Well, loyal readers – if there are any of you left after my lengthy silence – I’m back on the blogging bandwagon as much as I can be with a baby in my lap. I took a break at the… Read more ›
I’ve been asked on many, many occasions to write a post about the most offensive things people have said to me during this pregnancy. Considering I’m officially halfway through it, now seems like a good time to oblige. Keep in… Read more ›
We did two really enlightening activities in Fearless Females yesterday, both of which left the girls and me feeling really great about ourselves and our place in the world. Wrinkled Heart This was an activity I picked up at a… Read more ›
As a teacher who fights every day against gender stereotypes and sexism, it offends me to the core of my being to hear stories like this one about kids who try to subvert gender norms and are punished because of… Read more ›
I love this. Sesame Street is so progressive! “Abby, pretending to be a princess is fun, but it is definitely not a career.” Featured Image Credit: seelensturm Related PostsPublic Schools Offer Amazing Opportunities – and Here’s an Example Small Changes… Read more ›
As many of you know, I started a group for girls at my high school. The girls come in and we talk about all sorts of things that pertain just to them. This is completely volunteer on my part –… Read more ›
Image from wikipedia.org If you follow me on my various social networks, you probably know that I’ve started a club at the high school where I teach just for girls. We meet every week and talk about issues in our society… Read more ›
I was talking to my pal, Jillian, a few days ago, and she brought up an interesting point. The strongest structure is a triangle; with three legs, for example, a stool won’t wobble as it would with four, and it… Read more ›
Behold, readers. A cute, little girl playing a modern woman: The Huffington Post seemed to think this is endearing. I happen to think it is disturbing. And not just because she is wearing an outfit I might actually sport, as… Read more ›
Tim and I spent some time at his grandfather’s birthday party this weekend. It was really fun to see all of his extended family, especially his 8-year-old cousin, Katie. She is awesome, and if I ever have a daughter, I… Read more ›