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Feminism Isn’t Just For Little Girls
Feminism. It’s that other f-word. It’s hard to define, carries a distinct connotation, and quickly divides people. Our culture has a very clear concept of what feminism is and whom feminism serves. Usually, when a woman classifies herself as a feminist, she’s thought of as prizing femininity and despising masculinity. She’s a fierce competitor to…
10 Things Happy Moms Do Differently
“Today’s feminism isn’t about women doing it all. It’s about women NOT having to do it all.” -Gloria SteinemI began buying into the myth of “doing it all” at an early age. In my 20s, I had my checklist life in mind: start a lucrative career right after college, meet someone and fall in love, get married by age 30, get my career to a successful enough point that I could …
Holiday Eating When Your Child Has An Eating Disorder
Turkey. Pumpkin pie. Hannukah gelt. Eggnog. Christmas cookies. Sounds delicious, right? Essential elements of holiday joy? Except when your child has an eating disorder. When you have a child with anorexia, bulimia, overeating or orthorexia, even ordinary meals are torture sessions. Your child gets anxious if you watch what they eat (or don’t eat) too…
Not All Women Want To Be Moms
It’s no secret that we tend to choose our friends based on who we have things in common with. We like to share visions of our personal and professional goals with people who are similarly striving for achievements, and meeting people who are working toward the same goals you are can be inspiring in many…
Removing Gender Bias in Children’s Clothing
When one mom's letter to the Land's End clothing company went viral last year after discovering the brand didn't offer science-themed T-shirts for girls, only boys, it brought a lot of attention to the gender-neutrality movement that so many have been working on. According to Today, New Jersey mom Lisa Ryder told the company that…