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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Why Toxic Masculinity Hurts Boys Too: Jameis Winston’s Message about Gender Roles
Last week, a professional football player spoke to a classroom of fifth-grade kids and basically told the girls to sit…
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3 Ways to Help Your Kid Take Risks
Whoa…be careful! I’m a little cautious when it comes to physical activities. Some might call me a wimp. I’ve been…
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