LezBeMommies Radio | Lesbian Parenting

Danielle LoPresti and Alicia Champion are on the show discussing their new lesbian-family themed holiday music video "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus".  The video stars real life couple, Danielle and Alicia, and their four year old fost-adopt son Xander Lucian.  Says Danielle regarding the video, “As a multi-racial, same-sex, foster-adoptive family, Alicia and I are always seeking out examples in the media of other families like ours to share with our child. We looked online and per usual, didn’t find a single video of a family that resembled ours… so we thought that since we have access to the resources, we could have some fun helping to fill that void.”

Tune in to hear Danielle and Alicia discuss the video, activism in music, the fost-adopt process that got them little Lucian and their thoughts on what's next for lesbian-family themed media.

Catch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pasgHh4gBOI

Danielle and Alicia are the founders of San Diego Indie Fest (http://sandiegoindiefest.com/) and members/founders of the band Danielle LoPresti and the Masses.  Find out more about Danielle LoPresti and the Masses here: www.danielleandthemasses.com.

Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/danielleandthemasses

Find them on Twitter @DLPandtheMasses

Did you know there is a correlation between bra wearing and breast disease?  Did you know that wearing your bra less, or even not at all, could have a significant impact on your breast health including potentially preventing breast cancer? Medical anthropologist Syd Singer is on the show to discuss the findings from his studies showing a correlation between bra wearing and breast disease, which he presented in his book Dressed to Kill.  While correlation is not causation, these and other findings do indicate that breast health could be dramatically improved by reducing the amount of time women wear bras.  Tune in to why you may want to nix the bra and enjoy the freedom of bra free living.

Find out more about Syd and his work at http://www.killerculture.com/.

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As a two mom family in the South, Courtney and Mandy knew the importance of creating community.  On this episode, Courtney and Mandy share about being a gay family in the South and what they did to create a large and supportive community of two mom families in their area. They will share specific tips for how you can create a community of two mom/gay families in your area.

Find Courtney and Mandy on Instagram: @court12712 and @mandyb2400.

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Couple Angie and Jackie are documenting their conception and pregnancy journey on a new podcast, The Baby Mamas Podcast.  Tune in to find out how it's going and what it's like to share all your intimate details with the world.

Definitely check them out on iTunes or listen here:  http://thebabymamas.podbean.com/.

Facebook is: https://www.facebook.com/thebabymamaspodcast

Twitter is @babymamascast.  Or email them at [email protected].

The Reese's are a military family based in Washington state.  One this episode, moms Courtney and Korinne share about being a married military couple before and after the fall of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) as well as the adoption of their daughter Aela through the fost-adopt program. 

Follow them on Instagram at @courtreese817 and @korinnereese.

What's it like to raise a special needs child, specifically one with down syndrome? I know many of us have fear of that diagnosis during pregnancy, but is it something to fear or something to celebrate? Jaime Harman, a single lesbian mom is on the show to share her experience being a parent to beautiful Jaiden, a four year old born with down syndrome to Jaime and her ex.  Jaime has joint custody of Jaiden and shares their journey with the most adorable photos on Instagram (check her out at @jaisquared). 

Read Jaime's interview on the Promote Love Movement at http://promotelovemovement.com/2015/07/downsyndromepromotelove/.

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For some of us, the choice to become parents is not an easy one.  It's an enormous decision, a huge responsibility and there is a lot to consider.  Generation Baby Buster is a documentary by Terra Renton that explores the choice of parenthood.  Terra interviews authors, parents, professors and more in this eye opening documentary that explores the sacrifices and joys of parenthood.  It also examines some of the myths that exist regarding what's required of parents. It is her intention that you make the best decision for you--to have or not have children--and move forward happy with your choice.

Tune in to hear Terra share about her own decision making process in becoming a parent as well as a discussion of several of the topics explored in the documentary including:

The price of motherhoodImpacts on relationshipHaving balance as a parentBreastfeeding as a feminist issueBuilding a life around your kids vs. bringing kids into your lifeParenting guiltFree-ranging your kidsOver-parentingHow not to be one of "those" parents

Find out more about the Generation Baby Buster documentary at http://www.generationbabybuster.com/.

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As a single lesbian/queer woman that knows she wants children, have you ever thought about having a child on your own?  Ever wished you could talk to a women that's done this already and get your questions answered?  I mean, what's that like to go through the journey of conceiving without a partner?  How important is it to build a community around you when you go through that experience?  Then after baby comes, what tips would this wonder woman have for you on how to balance a job and single parenthood? And what's the lesbian dating scene like when you have a baby?  Lots of questions.  Of course it's managable--there are tons of single moms out there, but our situation is a little different, and great to get some advice, right?

Well you got it!  Bad ass single lesbian moms, Suzy Theron, is on the show tonight to share about her experience as well as some tips for other strong ladies looking to take the parenting plunge solo.

We all know that parenting is one of the hardest yet most rewarding "jobs" out there. But what about foster parenting?  As a foster parent, you're taking in children that have had tough situations, children that may challenge you, lie, and purposely be difficult as a result of the pain and/or instability they've often endured at such young ages.  And then there's the foster care system that sometimes seems to create more challenges for these kids than it solves.  The strength, committment and big heartedness required for foster parenting must be enormous--and the rewards likely are enormous as well.  Meet Diane and Kristin Ponist, foster parents to five children, who blog about their experience on TheNextFamily.com.  Tune in to hear about this lesbian family's experience caring for and loving some of our countries most vulnerable children and the difference they're making in these kids' lives.

Read about Diane and Kristin's adventures in foster parenting at http://thenextfamily.com/author/diane-ponist/.  Find them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DianeKristinPonist.

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As lesbian or two mom families, the cost of creating a family can be very costly.  Then once kids come into the picture, a whole new set of financial considerations and costs arise, like maternity leave, diapers, schooling, college.  All this on top of retirement planning.  How do we handle all that?  How much should we save?  Are there investment options that work particularly well for us? What if we're not legally married, does that impact which options we choose?

Peggy Garvin of Garvin Financial Group LLC is on the show to share financial planning tips to help you best set yourselves up to navigate the financial part of creating and having a family. 

Find out more about Peggy Garvin at http://www.garvinfinancial.com/.  Garvin Financial Group, LLC, is an independent firm with securities offered through Summit Brokerage Services, Inc.,  member FINRA & SIPC with advisory services offered through Summit Financial Group, Inc., a registered investment advisor.

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