When I was a little girl the first toy a girl received was a baby doll that may or may not wet. We learned to fold diapers, how to 'cook' on a pretend stove in a pretend pot. My brother was given cool trucks, a microscope and a chemistry set he used to make disappearing ink. That … [Read more...] about Your Children and the Choice to Remain Childless
gender roles
Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Gender roles are often in the news but I wonder if we are talking about it enough with spouses and children. Back in May I discussed child discipline and child abuse with a fellow blogger in Scotland after my article Reporting My Husband to CPS Not Once— But Twice. He enjoyed … [Read more...] about Thoughts on Raising Gender-Able Children
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to