Poll: Should Little Boys Dress Like Girls?
A hot debate is brewing among parents and among our readers: Would you let your little boy dress in girls’ clothing? Cheryl Kilodavis is the mother of a 4-year-old boy who loves wearing sparkly and...
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10 Controversial Toys That Won’t Be On This Year’s Wish Lists Ten toys that reached the market over the past few years that probably never should have seen the light of day. [Wallet Pop] Diaper...
View ArticleWatch: ‘My Princess Boy’ on the Today Show
A few months ago, we shared a story about one mom’s decision to let her son wear a princess costume for Halloween. The mom, Cheryl Kilodavis, wrote and self-published a book titled “My Princess Boy”...
View ArticleIs Your Baby a Boy or Girl? (Try: Either…or Neither)
The first question new parents are asked when they’re expecting a baby is: Boy or girl? A Canadian couple is challenging society’s idea of gender identity by keeping the gender of their new baby a...
View ArticleThe Gender Identity Debate Continues
This past weekend, The New York Times published an article about the gender identity/gender confusion debate that has been an ongoing national focus this year. While it’s nothing new that little boys...
View ArticleSome Girls Like Superheroes, Some Boys Like Princesses
An awesome, articulate, and very passionate young girl rails against gender stereotyping in toys: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CU040Hqbas Amen, sister! Get that girl a superhero action figure, pronto!
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Sex-Changing Treatments Are on the Rise in Kids A small but growing number of teens and even younger children who think they were born the wrong sex are getting support from parents and from doctors...
View ArticleWhat Barbie and Ken Taught Us About Stereotypes
Editor’s Note: In a post for an ongoing series, Dr. Harley A. Rotbart, a Parents advisor, will be guest blogging once a month. He will be offering different advice, tips, and personal stories on how...
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