Vlogging barefoot! Helen and I kick off our shoes and socks this week in honor of the k.d. lang concert we just attended, advise when not to sport a fauxhawk, and then discuss some financial ideas for parents. Thinking about starting a family or already planning for your childrens’ college educations? We share what’s worked […]
Helen and I start our vlog this week by explaining the difference between parenthood and lesbian Turkish oil wrestling. Our main topic, however, is storytelling. We discuss the surreal and whimsical works of Caldecott-winning author David Wiesner, which force parents to become storytellers, and recommend a book featuring a boy with two moms that celebrates
This week in our video blog, Helen and I rant about “Evil Lesbian Moms,” bemoan the Cashmere Mafia’s tired storyline about sperm-seekin’ lesbians, and tell you why in fact a show about two straight, philandering, male plastic surgeons—Nip/Tuck—has some of the most intriguing portrayals of lesbian parents on television. On a brighter note, we recommend
This week, Helen and I use Tasha’s storyline on The L Word as an excuse to share the story of an actual LGBT officer raising children with her partner, and to explore the impact of the military’s “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy on the children of LGBT servicemembers. (Read the full story in my original
Helen and I cover an assortment of parenting items this week, including Mary Cheney’s new job and the advantages of being a working mom with a Secret Service escort. We also caution viewers against repeating Tina’s big faux pas on The L Word if dating as a single mom, and attack the foolishness of the
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, Helen and I look at the low-tech but still entertaining world of board games. We review two brand-spanking new kids’ games from Cranium, including one that works for all types of family configurations. We also recommend a bevy of
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, Helen and I step into an alternate universe and imagine what the upcoming season of The L Word might be like if parenting (but not pregnant lesbians or sperm) played a larger role. Bette with mashed peas on her
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, Helen and I use Jodie Foster’s increasing openness about her personal life as an excuse to talk about why it’s important for parents to be honest about their families. How does being out (or not) impact children’s sense of
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, my partner Helen and I offer a few specific ideas and some general advice for parents and others buying gifts for children over the holidays. Plus: tattoos of your children’s names, regendered dolls, and sparkly boas! Online Videos by
In this edition of our weekly video blog, brought to you in partnership with After Ellen, my partner Helen and I use Exes & Ohs insemination storyline as a jumping-off point to discuss similarities and differences between lesbian and straight parents. We also try to figure out which of us is the bio mom, debate
