Tag Archives: Raising girls

Wherein I Utterly Fail As A Parent

Posted on January 12, 2012 by

If I was a teacher grading my parental performance, I would have to give myself an F. No….an F-. If I was the principal of parent school I would expel me. I keep on running the events of yesterday through … Continue reading →

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A Mighty Fortress Is My Butt….

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

This morning Leo decided to sing some songs. Cordelia was not amused. “Jingle butts, jingle butts,” he sang as I handed him his hot cider. “Snow got on….my butt!” “MOM!” Cordelia said. “Make him stop singing.” I hadn’t had any … Continue reading →

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On Raising Beautiful, Butt-Kicking, Feminist Girls (or, How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Love The Girl Scouts)

Posted on April 18, 2011 by

Before I launch into this post about my eleven-year-long quest – nay, struggle - to raise girls who trust themselves, and honor themselves – and more importantly who trust and honor the other girls in their lives-  and who wouldn’t think … Continue reading →

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