Posts by Kelsey Lueptow
Why Yoga Is A Lifestyle Choice For Me
Everyday I’m reminded that others see me as the caricature of a young single mother. Most days, these messages only fuel me to silently and efficiently demonstrate the falsehoods in these stereotypes. But sometimes, it sinks in and I can’t breathe. But somehow when I finish my yoga practice, I am able to overcome those thoughts and prevent an anxiety attack. I can breathe again and give thanks.
Read More5 Gender-Based Myths about “Good” Parents
Society says a lot of things about gender and parenting and these stereotypes just make it more difficult for both men and women to be good parents. So let’s unpack some of these myths.
Read MoreHow To Respond To People Who Put Your Child Into Narrow Gender Boxes
I believe shoving children into the culturally created gender binary can be crippling and try to do gender neutral parenting instead. So when someone gives my 1 year old son a toy hammer and tells him it’s time he toughens up or insults a toy vacuum as girly, we have issues. Here are a few methods I’ve developed to help alleviate the stress that our gendered society can pose on a family.
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