Tag: gender norms
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My Daughter and Her Friends Chose Swimwear from the Boys’ Section This Year
Get Pregnant Fast A few weeks ago, my friends Lisa and Karen and I embarked on a swimsuit shopping trip with our five daughters, who range in age from 10 to 17. We headed to a local store that was offering significant discounts, as our girls had outgrown their swimsuits from the previous summer. Each…
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Mom’s Photos Celebrate the Joy of Allowing Kids to Dress Freely
Get Pregnant Fast In an inspiring showcase of modern parenting, photographer Rachel Monroe beautifully captures her five-year-old son, Leo, embracing self-expression through his fashion choices. Leo proudly wears dresses, defying traditional gender norms, while his mother wholeheartedly supports his journey to discover his unique style. Rachel shares that Leo has been experimenting with dresses for…
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Sarah Michelle Gellar’s Son Receives a Manicure, Sparking Controversy Online
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent social media post, actress Sarah Michelle Gellar shared a heartwarming moment from her holiday break, taking her children for a fun outing to the nail salon. However, the seemingly innocent gesture quickly ignited a firestorm of reactions online, with some individuals expressing outrage and labeling it as inappropriate parenting.…
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Halloween Public Service Announcement: Challenging Gender Norms That Will Tug at Your Heartstrings
Get Pregnant Fast A poignant new video has emerged, showcasing children donning their favorite Halloween costumes, and it carries an impactful message about breaking free from gender stereotypes. For some parents, this concept may seem difficult to grasp, but the commercial illustrates that encouraging our children to embrace their true selves is simpler than it…
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The Mask You Live In: Why You Should Stop Everything and Watch This Documentary Today
Get Pregnant Fast A few years back, after picking up my eldest son from a friend’s house, I was taken aback when he burst into tears the moment he got into the car. “What’s wrong?” I inquired, surprised. “Nothing,” he replied, through sobs. “Really? What happened?” I pressed. “He… he said I throw like a…
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When Your Son Admires Princesses While Society Expects Him to Prefer Trucks
Get Pregnant Fast Menu Parenting When Your Son Admires Princesses While Society Expects Him to Prefer Trucks by Jessica Monroe Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 Originally Published: April 5, 2018 I have a son who is enchanted by princesses. His top pick is Elsa, but he also has a fondness for Belle and Moana. He wraps…
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Brian Austin Green Stands Firm on His Son’s Fashion Choices
Get Pregnant Fast In a recent discussion with Hollywood Pipeline’s Straight From The Source, Brian Austin Green made it clear that he has no qualms about his son, 4-year-old Noah, wearing dresses. The actor addressed the occasional backlash he receives from the public regarding his son’s fashion choices, stating candidly, “I don’t care.” When interviewer…