I wanted to share some of my thoughts that came from a project that I was asked to do for a psychology of women’s course I was taking a few years ago. We were asked to explore different issues that come from the media or our society and how they relate to girls or women. I chose to tackle the task of toys since I am a mother of two girls now eleven and five (soon to be six!!) Here is some of what I wrote about as a result of my research and findings. I feel it is very appropriate and something…See More

Image-Teen Girls Costume (Maid Perfect) found online under the Teen Girl "Career Section"Last week, my two daughters (ages 5 and 11) and I went on our annual adventure to find a halloween costume. Last year when we did this my then 10 year old daughter picked a halloween pirate costume that included a short skirt and fishnet leggings.. since when do pirates not wear pants???? Needless to say after much begging I let her get that one but added my mommy touch by adding a long sleeved leotard and…See More

Image-Teen Girls Costume (Maid Perfect) found online under the Teen Girl "Career Section"Last week, my two daughters (ages 5 and 11) and I went on our annual adventure to find a halloween costume. Last year when we did this my then 10 year old daughter picked a halloween pirate costume that included a short skirt and fishnet leggings.. since when do pirates not wear pants???? Needless to say after much begging I let her get that one but added my mommy touch by adding a long sleeved leotard and…See More