It feels as though a new sexual misconduct allegation arrives in my news inbox each morning. Inevitably, these stories are followed by people crying, "No. Not him!" and perpetrators half apologizing while they insist that they didn't know any better. Crime report data tells us … [Read more...]
Teach Kids to Stand Up to Bullying
You've probably been bullied or harassed at some point in your life. You've certainly witnessed bullying at school, on the street, in public transportation, even at home. Bullying happens regularly, perpetrated by kids and adults, and it's likely our kids are exposed to it too. … [Read more...]
Support Small Business: Give Customer Service a Chance
Did you know that a warranty question about your LilleBABY carrier will often be answered directly by the Customer Service Coordinator, Keely? If you have a question, concern, or problem, give customer service a chance and support a small business. If you call the customer … [Read more...]
Teaching Kids to Rewrite the Life Script
There's a script many of us hear from birth about our roles as men and women. It often begins in churches, but the message is ingrained in our schooling, our homes, our sports, and our workplaces. It goes like this... A woman's life often is often described in terms of … [Read more...]
Feminism: Why it’s for my Sons Too
When I speak up about gender inequality, sexism, and media bias through a feminist lens, it's natural to frame this as "for my daughter." After all, things that have irked or bothered me throughout my own life are now influencing my daughter. She is growing older … [Read more...]
