We’ve reached a rather awkward milestone in this household, one that makes me feel very uncomfortable. I’ve had several conversations with my kids – both of them daughters – and I’ve found myself feeling incredibly dismayed at the male entitlement and misogyny they’ve both had to tolerate.
I think us mums and dads owe a huge debt of gratitude to Mumsnet. It’s one of the few organisations with the muscle to put together a coalition of parent-focused institutions and successfully survey 20,000 mums and dads about the real costs of childcare.
Will you commit to taking action to improve gender? This is the question being posed by the United Nations-backed HeForShe movement, which has launched a new campaign called ‘I Do.’
Who would have thought it was possible to start a profitable business that challenged gender stereotypes? This is exactly what Clare Willetts did when she launched Not Only Pink and Blue, a website that sells clothes, toys and books for all children.
Helping children navigate the online world is a massive part of 21st Century parenting. One particular issue is helping youngsters recognise and challenge gender stereotypes.
