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We weren’t going to assign a gender or disclose their reproductive anatomy to people who didn’t need to know, and we were going to use the gender-neutral personal pronouns they, them and their.
No matter your kid's age, it's not too early (or late!) to talk to them about gender. Here's how to start the discussion, and keep it going as they grow.
Parents often experience less closeness with the teenager than with the child.
While it’s true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here’s the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It’s okay not to do something “just because your mom did it.”
The world puts limits on girls, telling them what they can't do because they are girls. As a result, girls learn to play it safe, look pretty and smile. Instead, we can teach her to use phrases such as "I will try," "I can improve," and "I am going to do this."
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You’ve probably heard of culture shock, the feeling of disorientation a person feels when faced with another culture, way of life, or set of attitudes. For me, it was twofold: I was in a new country and I was a new mom, two ways in which my own life suddenly felt utterly unfamiliar.
Beyond positive phrases offered here, It can be helpful just to listen to advice givers, to accept that their reaction has nothing to do with you and your parenting, but is about their own history.
The transition from actively parenting children to a quieter life without children in the home can be difficult for any dedicated parent. For single parents, the transition may prove especially challenging.
The funniest thing in the world just might be someone without kids sharing their "wisdom" on how they will be upon becoming a parent.
“We’re raising our girls to be perfect, and we’re raising our boys to be brave,” Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani has argued in a viral TED Talk. The difference is important.
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