Sexism In Schools

“It’s of the utmost urgency that we educate our young women and men about the consequences of objectification and sexist language."

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29 February, 2016

Are Girls Sexualised At Dance Class?

Inbar Niv challenges the sexualisation of young girls in dance classes....

20 November, 2015

The Impact Of Emotional Neglect And Abuse

Emotional neglect and abuse have serious impacts on children’s development and social functioning....

22 October, 2015

How Can I Help My Daughter Stand Up To Queen Bees?

What can I do to help my daughter to create positive, healthy friendships and stand up to the queen bees? ...

25 September, 2015

Losing Your Identity In Parenting

Becoming a parent doesn’t mean giving up who you are. Mother Suvi Mahonen shares her story of finding her identity and learning from her mistakes....

19 August, 2015

How Girls Can Create Healthy Female Friendships

Gossip, the silent treatment, social exclusion…how can girls learn to create healthier female friendships?...

29 July, 2015

Book Review: The Amazing True Story Of How Babies Are Made

The day our kids ask us, “Where do babies come from?” can be a confronting one. Most of us aren’t keen to talk to our children about reproduction or sex, and hope to avoid addressing such questions for as long as possible....

20 July, 2015

What’s Your Parenting Style?

Picking your way through the maze of parenting styles can get confusing, but one evergreen style comes out on top in the research....

16 July, 2015

Bikers Against Child Abuse

Despite their media image as lawless and scary, bikers are a surprising source of strength for sexually abused children....

08 May, 2015

5 Common Parenting Taboos

Many of the subjects considered taboo in modern parenting are remarkably common. Perhaps you're ‘guilty’ of a few? ...

05 January, 2015