When I was pregnant, I made a promise to myself. I promised that for the first 3 years, I will focus my energies entirely on our little one. I would give her time and my attention, help her gain autonomy and with that taken care of, gradually reclaim and consolidate my new self. In 2016, … Continue reading Of New Beginnings
Embracing Difference
An atypical child enters the swimming pool and ALL the other children in the pool scurry away. The lonely child feels lonelier and is unable to even say it. A child with a divorced mum is teased and bullied at school because “his dad left him”. The bullied child hits back with punches and kicks. … Continue reading Embracing Difference
Introducing EqualiTee – gender-cool merchandise for kids
Today I am excited to share with you EqualiTee, my awesome new collection of gender-cool merchandise which challenges flawed stereotypes we inherited and lets our little boys and girls be whoever they wish to be. The Story I am a parent of a 3 year old. In these 3 years of being a parent, I have found myself overwhelmed … Continue reading Introducing EqualiTee – gender-cool merchandise for kids
HOW TO MANAGE A TRUCE WITH SCREEN WARS WITH TEN EASY (not really) RULES
Picture this- Your living room at 7pm: You are reading a book. Your child is engrossed in cutting out pieces of cardboard to make colourful spinning wheels. The room is littered with bits of paper, toys, an upturned box of circuit making for kids, clumsy hand -made paper bands that say ‘Spiderman’, colour … Continue reading HOW TO MANAGE A TRUCE WITH SCREEN WARS WITH TEN EASY (not really) RULES
