A Tale of Two Daddies by Vanita Oelschlager

Short Summary

“A Tale of Two Daddies” by Vanita Oelschlager is a children’s book that celebrates the diversity of family structures by showcasing the love and support within a family with two fathers.

Age Group

Suitable for children aged 4 to 8 years.

Topics Discussed

LGBTQ Families

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What this book is about

  • The content is a review of the book “A Tale of Two Daddies” by Vanita Oelschlager.
  • Cath Hakanson from Sex Ed Rescue hosts the review, focusing on helping parents discuss love, sex, relationships, and growing up with their children.
  • The book is about a family with two dads and aims to normalize diverse family structures.
  • It highlights the importance of showing children that families can have different makeups beyond the traditional mom and dad.
  • The book features illustrations by Kristen Blackwood and Mike Blanc, and there is also a version about two mummies.
  • The storyline revolves around the roles both dads play in a child’s life, emphasizing love and support regardless of family structure.
  • The book is described as powerful and important for promoting inclusivity and understanding of different family dynamics.
  • A common concern addressed is that children may grow up in predominantly heterosexual environments and perceive different family structures as unusual.
  • The book aims to prevent discrimination by fostering awareness and inclusivity among children about diverse family types.
  • It provides a foundational principle for raising children to be inclusive and accepting of all family structures.
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Cath Hakanson is a qualified family sex educator, sexual health nurse and author with 30+ years of clinical and education experience. As an AuDHD parent of two neurodivergent children, she creates clear, practical sex ed resources that help parents talk about bodies, puberty, consent, porn, relationships and sex without shame or judgement.