parenting
Mommies & Murder: "Big Little Lies" Roundtable for Two
We gathered for a roundtable on schoolyard scandal, parents, and murder predictions.
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Three Things I Learned Talking to my Parents About Raising a Feminist Daughter
There were some hilarious misses, but so much of who I am and the things I value came from my parents making intentional choices to instill confidence, creativity, and curiosity in me.
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What Just Happened?: A Day Without A Woman
Don’t assume that one person’s strike bolsters another person’s freedom.
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We've Always Been Here: One Mujerista Talks Back to Intersectionality and White Feminism
When I see the word “intersectionality” being used, I want to see a sincere invitation to the table (it’s accessible right?) in a genuine attempt to build community. And if I do decide to show up, I expect to see the more privileged, abled parties willingly give up their seats for us Brown queer... Read more »
Talking to Your Kids About Trump: Don't Sugar-Coat His Bigotry, They Need to Know the Word "Racist"
While we teach him about things like racism and sexism, we also teach him about empathy, compassion, and consent.
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The Kids Are Not All Right: Ideas for How Our Next President Should Fix Our Screwed up Childcare System
Childcare is a reproductive justice issue. Right now, it’s not affordable for many Americans.
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Ask Bear: I'm a Queer Femme Woman—Can I Call Myself "Papa"?
A queer parenting conundrum.
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Egged On: The Commodified Altruism of the Assisted-Reproduction Industry
Paid egg donation is often framed as a miraculous, even selfless, act when in reality it is a big business that hinges on well-oiled marketing and recruitment practices.
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Ask Bear: My Kids Are Now Adults—But They Still Don't Get Along
Advice columnist S. Bear Bergman fields a question about frustrating family dynamics.
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