Why the #boymom fad hurts girls and boys alike

If you haven’t been living under a rock this past year, you’ve probably seen the emergence of the #boymom movement. I’m about to rant about why it’s harmful not only to girls boys but also boys. Hear me out. You may say “this is harmless and for moms who are trapped at home with boys […]

Part Three: Society and Gender

We’ve talked earlier in this series about how gender norms are influenced by parents first. I took issue with the idea that we can completely insulate our kids. While it’s a great goal to always strive for equality in the household, this is pretty impossible for most people. In fact, I would say […]

Part Two: Gender and Family

This is part one of a series on gender equality in children. It’s targeted to smashing the patriarchy but it’s not just about our daughters. It’s also, perhaps, more important to those raising strong boys. Because without men realizing that women are human beings worthy of the same rights, women don’t stand a chance. […]