Lesbian Home & Family Life

Interview with Lesbian and Gay Parenting Expert, Dr. Abbie Goldberg author of Lesbian and Gay Parents and Their Children: Research on the Family Life Cycle.

Her mom won't acknowledge that her daughter is a lesbian and it's making her partner crazy.

Can two women make a baby that is biologically both of theirs? Yes, with advanced fertility technology and IVF lesbians can both contribute to the genetic make-up of their child.

Going to meet your girlfriend or lover's parents for the first time can be daunting, especially so for gays and lesbians. Here are some tips for meeting her parents for the first time.

A mom has some questions about how to set good boundaries with her newly out 15 year old lesbian daughter.

Some parents just won't accept the fact that you are gay, lesbian or bisexual. How do you deal with homophobic parents?

What is a chosen family?

Buddy G. is a new animated program for lesbian families. Two moms and their son Buddy G.

Here's a letter from a dad who is very upset that his daughter is gay. He thinks she's being influenced by other kids and is repulsed and angry at her.

A mom has some great questions about lesbian sex and her teenage daughter.

My daughter is in relationship with another woman, why won't she say she's a lesbian? I need some information about my lesbian daughter.

A lesbian couple already has three children and one of them wants another child, her partner does not. Can this relationship be saved?

Lesbian financial planner Anne Seelye is an expert in helping gay and lesbian couples plan their finances. In the first of a series of articles, Anne helps gives you the answers you need to know about getting out of debt.

Proof that lesbian parents are as good as straight parents: a study of teens proves children of lesbians are as well adjusted as children of straight parents.

Many professional organizations support the rights of lesbians, gay, bisexuals and trans people to have a adopt children. Who supports LGBT adoption?

Which states ban gays and lesbians from adopting children? These are the places where gays and lesbians cannot adopt children.

PFLAG is an organization for family and supporters of gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgender. They offer support for family members of GLBT and educational opportunities.

How do you react when you meet lesbian mothers for the first time? You want to be supportive and show that you understand lesbian mothering, but you don't want to seem intrusive or rude. Here are some ideas of how to approach lesbian mothers.

When lesbians are considering donor insemination from a known or unknown sperm donor, there are many things to consider for your protection and the protection of your child. Here is an article from an insemination expert about the legal issues of donor insemination.

For lesbians wanting to have children, sperm banks can be a good way to obtain sperm. Here is some advice on how to find a lesbian-friendly sperm bank.

One family tells what their experience at the White House Easter Egg Roll was like.

What is a power dyke?

What are the best cities and towns in America for lesbians? Here are my top picks for lesbian cities.

Is there anything specific that gays and lesbians need to know about preparing their taxes? Yes! These tax tips are for gays and lesbians, single, couples or with children.

For parents, it's hard to know what to do when your child comes out as lesbian, bisexual, gay or transgender. How do you support your gay or lesbian child? Where can you turn for support of your own? Here's what you need to know about when your child comes out of the closet as gay, lesbian, bisexual or trans.

What is second parent adoption? Second parent adoption is something that gay and lesbian couples should look into when having children or adopting children.

Artificial Insemination is one way for lesbians to get pregnant. Is artificial insemination for you? What are the pros and cons of using a sperm bank or known sperm donor?

A mother of a lesbian wrote to me to get some advice on how her daughter dresses. She does not have a problem with her daughter's sexual orientation, but with that she dresses in men's clothing.

Chelsia Rice grew up with lesbian moms. This is a speech she gave in Portland, Oregon's Marriage equality Day 2005 at City Hall. She talks about what it was like to grow up in a lesbian family during Oregon's anti-gay ballot measures.

A PBS epiosde of Postcards from Buster created quite a stir when the Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings denouced the the program and PBS for spending public dollars on a show that depicts two lesbian-headed families and their children in Vermont.

A look at both sides of the issue of same sex adoption.

Scientists have created mice pups from the eggs of two female mice. Can humans be next?

The holidays can be stressful, no matter what your sexual orientation. These tips for gays, lesbians, bisexuals and transgenders can help the holidays run a little smoother.

If you are a lesbian parent eventually you will want to come out to your children. Here are some tips, including the risks and benefits of coming out to your children.

About.com's Guide to Insurance helps you figure out domestic partner health insurance and benefits from your job.

A federal court in Florida ruled that same-sex couples cannot adopt children. Florida is the only state in the union with a ban on gay and lesbian adoption.

Queer Cents is a personal finance blog serving the LGBT community. Here you'll find great information about retirement planning, investing, saving and even interviews with gay and lesbian celebrities about money. Well written, fun and informational, this is a great blog!

Where would we be without Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays? PFLAG promotes the health and well-being of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered persons, their families and friends.

We 2 Have Parental Rights, is a website focused on bringing to light the on-going efforts for legal fairness when dealing with the gay and lesbian family.

This article published by the American Psychological Association concludes that there is no evidence that gays and lesbians make unfit parents.

View these beautiful photos featuring all kinds of families or bring the exhibit to your town.

The Family Pride Coalition provides a safe and vibrant place for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) parents and their children to gather in Provincetown, MA and in Michigan. The week long camps provide opportunities for children to meet other families with same-sex parents.

If your wife has come out as lesbian, you too need support. The straight spouse network is for men whose wives have come out as lesbian or bisexual, women whose husbands have come out as gay or bisexual, or anyone who has a spouse come out as transgender.

A new study finds that children of lesbians are actually healthier than their peers.

She found out her daughter is a lesbian and wants to know if she needs counseling.

Options for Lesbians Wanting To Get Pregnant - A discussion of different methods of pregnancy for lesbians.

Sharing stories and remembering lesbians who have passed on. See submissions

A lesbian teen's mom is unsupportive of her daughter being a lesbian and how she dresses. How can this lesbian teen get her mother to accept her?

What are the most lesbian-friendly places to live? Share with us why you think a particular town is lesbian-friendly.See submissions

Lesbian moms share their stories of how they became pregnant and had children.

Advice for a teen whose mom is keeping her from her girlfriend.

Advice for coming out to children. How to come out to your nieces or nephews or how to tell kids that their aunt is a lesbian or their uncle is gay.

Being a single lesbian during the holidays has it's benefits. Celebrate being single this holiday season.

A reader shares how she talked to her brother about his use of the word "fag."

Resources for Children with LGBT Parents: Rainbow Rumpus