"Feminism isn't about making women strong. Women are already strong. It's about changing the way the world perceives that strength." —G.D. Anderson I have been reading all of these powerful messages from women in response to yet another MeToo moment. At the same time, this is both disheartening and uplifting. Disheartening because more heart-breaking stories of men/boys not respecting the person/space/rights of a girl/woman. Uplifting because of the unbelievable bravery of

The boys vs girls discussion could go on ad nauseam. I don’t know that much about raising girls, other than what I experienced growing up with two sisters. There did seem to be a lot of drama, though. Now, raising boys, I’ve had some practice. What I have learned about parenting, though, is that when young, they are very very different animals. Here’s what I’ve noticed about boys: Sticks. If we kept every stick my boys have found, we would be able to build ourselves a

The boys vs girls discussion could go on ad nauseam. Is one gender better/easier/more angst-filled? Is one smarter/faster/more grey-hair-inducing? I don’t know that much about raising girls, other than what I experienced growing up with two sisters. Raising boys, though, I’ve had some practice. What I have learned about parenting the different genders through practice and observation is that when young, boys and girls are very very different animals. Here’s what I’ve