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Watch: “Just Another Beautiful Family” Tells Story of Trans Dad, Queer Mom, and Their Five Kids

October 7, 2019

For those of us of a certain age, any large, blended family brings to mind television classic The Brady Bunch–but Nick and Katherine North are a very real family, whose award-winning, 20-minute documentary tells how they fell in love, became a blended family with five kids, and navigated Nick’s gender transition from female to male. Watch it free, in full, right here. It just might be the sweetest thing you’ll see on the Internet today.

Documentary Continues Story of Three Queer Families

October 2, 2019

A new documentary now on the film festival circuit follows three sets of queer parents and their teenage children more than a decade after they were first profiled by the same filmmaker. Watch a trailer and learn more about the families.

LGBTQ Parenting Roundup

September 19, 2019

Personal stories, political news, entertainment tidbits, and more that I haven’t covered elsewhere! A buffet for your reading pleasure!

Children’s Book About Boy Writing Love Song for Another Boy Is Now an Award-Winning Film

September 17, 2019

A children’s book that tells of one boy creating a love song for another, carrying on the Mexican serenata tradition of serenading one’s beloved, is the inspiration for an award-winning new short film.

Watch: New IKEA Video Features Two Men in Bed (Trying to Sleep)

September 4, 2019

A new video from furniture giant IKEA shows two men struggling with the discomfort of their too-small bed. It’s part of a faux-nature docuseries, createdÂ in partnership with National Geographic, “to capture and document the human species in one of the most challenging habitats the world has ever seen—the bedroom.”

“L Word: Generation Q” Trailer Already Raises Parenting Questions

August 23, 2019

The first trailer for The L Word: Generation Q is here—and it’s already giving me parenting feels. As with the original series, I’ll be taking a close look at any and all storylines related to parenting, so let’s start with the trailer.

“The Two Princes” Podcast Gives Teens a Sweet and Snarky Queer Fairy Tale

July 19, 2019

Podcast series The Two Princes is a queer fairy tale for teens (and up!) with an all-star cast. It’s a definite delight and adds to a growing genre!

Kids’ Coloring Pages & Activity Sheets from Hulu’s Two-Dad Show, The Bravest Knight

July 5, 2019

Hulu’s new animated children’s series, The Bravest Knight, stars a young girl training to be a knight with the help of her two dads. It’s a charming and fun show with an all-star cast—and Hulu has just released a bunch of coloring and activity sheets to go with it!

“Toy Story 4” Includes Two-Mom Couple and Their Child

June 25, 2019

Toy Story 4, the latest movie in Disney Pixar’s mega-franchise, includes a two-mom couple and their child. They’re background characters, but the fact that they are no big deal is in fact a pretty big deal.

Creator Shares Origins, Future of Hulu’s Two-Dad Fairy Tale Series

June 20, 2019

The Bravest Knight, a children’s television series that centers on a family with same-sex parents, is premiering on Hulu June 21—the first such series on a mainstream network. I spoke with creator Daniel Errico about the show, his motivations, and working with the all-star voice cast.