Tag Archives: Parenting
Feminist Parenting : What it means and why I (try to) do it.
Sometime ago I , rather loftily , began referring to these ramblings as a ‘ feminist parenting’ blog. Why ? And what does it even mean ? Other than rolling my eyes whenever people call my daughter a princess ? Advertisements
Whether childfree or regretting motherhood, we all deserve the freedom of ambivalence.
I read an article earlier this week about women who regret having children. I’ve also just read an article by a woman who is childfree. The thing that struck me as the common theme in the two pieces was ambivalence. You can be a mother and be unsure of the rightness of your choice, just […]
Gender stereotypes are damaging, not ‘political correctness gone mad.’
This morning I have read articles about Paw Patrol pyjamas designed for boys, with the girl character removed. I have also read about girls’ school shoes called ‘Dolly Babes’ and shoes for infants with wedge heels.
Short notes on the power of the mammy blogger.
Out of sheer boredom, just over a year ago I started a parenting blog and in doing so I started to connect with other bloggers, other mothers. I connected with people I never would have otherwise met “in the real world” and immediately felt welcome and understood.
Poetry: Advice
To every new parent who’s been on the receiving end of unsolicited advice, which is everyone, let’s be honest.
Complaining about Motherhood is a Feminist act.
Surprise, surprise the Daily Mail published a horribly misogynistic article slamming a number of parenting bloggers who choose to be honest, and possibly a little tongue in cheek, about motherhood as they experience it.
Belated life lessons of a thirty-something.
This last year has been a great time for my ‘personal growth.’ I do feel a bit gross saying that but there it is.
Fathers & Feminism: Daddy Pig and Leaning Out
Feminism, at its core, is about equality. In patriarchal society women have been , and are, at a disadvantage. How does this society also disadvantage fathers?
Honest Parenting and Overwhelming Normality
Before this blog turned into a big ol’ feminist party, it started off as a place for me to complain about how hard it is being a mother, but the two things aren’t completely unrelated.
Understanding Autism – Is it possible?
I haven’t written about Autism for a while. To be honest, I felt a bit of a fraud, because my son has taken such great strides this year.
