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Why I am writing a book on raising girls

Here is why I am writing a book on raising girls in our highly sexualized society. This is my story. This book started about ten summers ago, on our family vacation. My wakeup call came on sunny peaceful afternoon dockside at the lake. My relaxing read was shattered by the ear piercing squeals of

I love this slam poetry

This is worth the watch. http://www.upworthy.com/watch-a-student-totally-nail-something-about-women-that-ive-been-trying-to-articulate-for-37-years-6

Why are so many books about boys?

Sad really that boys do not want to read girls books. What is it they find so boring or uninteresting? Why do girls enjoy reading about boys but not the reverse? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/soraya-chemaly/why-are-childrens-books-are-still-about-white-boys_b_4227163.html.

What your mother didn’t tell you

Here is my updated summary of the book I am writing. I am almost done and looking for an amazing publisher. I am sure it will be a best seller! (in all modesty!) WHAT YOUR MOTHER DIDN’T TELL YOU: 150 STRATEGIES TO RAISING GIRLS IN OUR HIGHLY SEXUALIZED WORLD A BOOK IN THE WORKS (A QUICK

You must watch Angelina LB and her amazing funny videos

Here is a great video explaining what I used to say in university to anyone who might listen, “Girls are so stupid and annoying.” I had no idea I was falling into a women-hating trap. Sad really. I promise to never say this ever again! http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/10/im-only-friends-with-boys/?

Daphne Bramham wrote a great article on UBC Sauder sexism scandal

The UBC students, while ignorant, can not be entirely blamed for their backward attitudes. What did their parents model or teach them about women? What did their teachers tell them about women in history? What do their professors teach them? What does the pornography industry teach them? What do the male-heavy media headlines teach them? What

A great short animation on the harm of child brides

Must read this on Myths about Feminists

This is critical reading for everyone. Its straight to the point and easy to understand. Send it to your boyfriends, sisters, husbands, daughters and sons. It is that important. And if you know any woman who tells you she is not a feminist and no longer thinks feminism is needed, print up the article and read it to her aloud then mail

Brave Girls invade Times Square

This sounds like a great way to start a movement! They plan to start a 7-day Times Square campaign on 11th of October, 2013, the 2nd International Day Of The Girl. http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/brave-girls-invade-times-square

Fifty shades perpetuates violence against women

It is critical for all of us to understand the harm of pornography. I urge all mothers to teach their sons about erotic healthy desire and not aggressive sex. But how are mothers to know what is healthy if they too are told that torture is cool and natural. Here is research showing how harmful one book can