Toy ads would have us believe that all girls are happy and love sunshine and cupcakes, while boys are active and busy building and smashing things. When was the last time you sat and watched cartoons on a Saturday morning? Recently, I snuggled in bed with my husband and 9-year-old daughter to watch some ‘toons. […]
This originally appeared on The Princess Free Zone. Republished here with permission. When Michele Yulo expressed her frustration that all of the clothes for baby girls were pink and flowery, someone told her, “Girls like pink. Get the f-ck over it.” Why is it that there are those who feel the need to be hateful, mean-spirited, or […]
This originally appeared on The Princess Free Zone. Republished here with permission. Asking girls to always be clean, proper, and pretty sets up an unrealistic expectation that hurts their ability to play side-by-side with the boys. Here’s a news bulletin: Little girls sweat. Oh, and sometimes they even stink. Yep, they play hard and get […]
