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Gender stereotypes
While it is often stressed that one should raise children open-minded and tolerant, reality unfortunately is that it is made harder than you would think and not necessarily for the obvious reasons. Many things in our society are based on and/or promote gender stereotypes, some consciously, some subconsciously, but all too often parents are faced with criticism or even inability to break these stereotypes. You can find stereotypes virtually everywhere, in people’s minds, in stores, in … Read entire article »
How parenthood changes your perception
OK, think back to your PPL (aka pre-parenthood-life). Chances are that back then you went to a restaurant or maybe even a grocery or department store, right? Now think back at somebody walking in with one or more little children and what you thought at that moment? I am pretty sure that at least for a fleeting moment the words “noise”, “crying” or “mess” came to your mind, right? Be honest, I will not hold … Read entire article »
The great pretender – why pretend play is so important
Children are known to pretend play many of life’s every day situations and I know that there are many people out there who think that it is stupid, because it, to them, does not amount to anything, since there are no rules involved in the play and whatnot. Needless to say that the vast majority of these people either are far away from parenthood as I am from reciting “War & Piece” backwards in Kisuaheli, or if they are actually parents do not care or do not get it… In an earlier post in our “Thoughts” category I had referred to investing into your children and how important and easy it sometimes is to concentrate on the basics. If you look at your children, they are like a sponge, they absorb … Read entire article »







