Media – My Kid Is Gay

Interviewing Michelle Badillo from Netflix’s One Day at a Time: Part 2

Part 2 of our interview with Michelle Badillo is here! This time, we’re talking about Lydia’s character, and the topic of coming out + religion.

You And Your Kids Should Watch “Steven Universe.” Here’s Why.

Representation matters, and we love seeing queer media for kids on mainstream television channels. Here’s why both you and your kids can benefit from watching “Steven Universe.”

Navigating Censorship of LGBTQ Media for Kids

A teacher is coming up against pushback for trying to put books with LGBTQ themes and representation in their school library. How should supportive parents talk to their children about this censorship?

3 years ago

Coming Out on Social Media

Social media is second nature for kids today, but what if your kid comes out on social media without giving you any warning? Sarah Simon offers her perspective.

Books + TV

3 years ago

LGBTv: A Helpful Guide to What’s Gay on TV This Fall

TV is a hugely influential media source has the potential to educate its audience on LGBTQ experiences and promote understanding by exploring the stories of LGBTQ characters. Audrey Benedetto makes some recommendations from this fall’s lineup!

Books + TV

3 years ago

Not Just Song and Dance: Why Glee Matters for You and Your LGBTQ Child

Fox’s Glee has gained a reputation for being silly and over the top, but its representation of LGBT characters is not something to be dismissed.

3 years ago

5 Awesome LGBTQ-Friendly Books for Kids

Many parents wish to communicate the many structures of family, and the many identities in the world around them with their children… but just aren’t sure how. A great place to start is by making sure your kids library has books that show variety.

Personal Stories

3 years ago

‘My First Year As An Openly Gay Musician’

One year ago, Jenny Owen Youngs came out publicly on Everyone Is Gay–and announced her engagement to Kristin! We were proud of her then, and we are proud of her now. Read her anniversary-article, in which she reflects on her first year as an out, proud musician!

3 years ago

Family Movie Night

Author Whiskey Blue answers the question, “Are traditional ‘boy meets girl and they fall in love’ Rom-Coms unappealing to lesbians/gays on a base level?” and offers suggestions for age-appropriate LGBTQ-friendly films.

Books + TV

3 years ago

Parenthood: The Do’s and Don’ts (But Mostly Do’s) of Coming Out

Audrey Benedetto sheds light on the main takeaways from Haddie’s coming out moment in the recent season finale of NBC’s Parenthood.

Helping Families Understand Their LGBTQ Kids

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5 months ago

Interviewing Michelle Badillo from Netflix’s One Day at a Time: Part 2

1 year ago

You And Your Kids Should Watch “Steven Universe.” Here’s Why.

2 years ago

Navigating Censorship of LGBTQ Media for Kids

3 years ago

LGBTv: A Helpful Guide to What’s Gay on TV This Fall

3 years ago

Not Just Song and Dance: Why Glee Matters for You and Your LGBTQ Child

3 years ago

5 Awesome LGBTQ-Friendly Books for Kids

3 years ago

‘My First Year As An Openly Gay Musician’

3 years ago

Family Movie Night

3 years ago

Parenthood: The Do’s and Don’ts (But Mostly Do’s) of Coming Out