Long before becoming a parent, I became fascinated with messages society sends to kids solely based on their sex. As a…
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Shopping Guide to Swim Suits for Girls, Without the Glitter and Frills
Swimsuit season can be tough. And no, I don’t mean that many of us feel out-of-shape and pasty as winter…
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How to Create a Gender Neutral Nursery
When I was pregnant, I was determined not to know the sex of the baby. I imagined this perfect little…
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Why Saying “You’re OK” is Harmful to Boys
“You’re OK!” You see it about to happen. The little kid slips on a toy, and in seemingly slow motion…
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Not All Girls Like Pink
Society has a pink obsession. In the last 15-20 years, marketers and advertisers have slipped into a lazy, but intentional…
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How Kids’ Birthday Cards Perpetuate Gender Stereotypes
We need to talk about the blatant gender stereotypes that permeate greeting cards, especially kids’ birthday cards. A few months…
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