Posts by Paige Lucas-Stannard
Feminism and the Burqa
In 2009 France’s Prime Minister moved to outlaw the burqa – a head to toe covering worn by some Muslim women. But is taking away self-expression the best way to promote ‘”freedom”?
Read MoreRaising a Family on Food Stamps
It was universal the dehumanized way people on Food Stamps are made to feel so in that aspect it is difficult to live on Food Stamps. Well the stigmatization ends for me. I refuse to hang my head for supplementing my husband’s income with SNAP.
Read More5 Ways To Avoid Sexism In Your Kid’s Halloween Costume
Halloween is a parenting landmine. Halloween costumes have become their own labyrinth of sexism and over-sexualization of children. What’s a parent to do? Here are 5 ways to make sure your kids aren’t learning gender stereotypes from their Halloween Costumes.
Read More15 Tips for Raising Kids with a Positive Body Image
As parents we have a powerful influence in how our kids grow up feeling about their bodies and their relationship to food. Many of them are things we can say (or not say) that have a huge impact.
Read MoreAre Women Really Divided Into Stay at Home Moms and Work Outside of Home Moms?
The fact is that a fulfilled mother is a good mother. When we let the argument devolve into SAHM vs. WOHM we lose the opportunity to make valuable change.
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