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Read moreHow to save your daughter $300K+
It costs more to be a woman than a man but parents have the power to change that
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Read moreBound and Gagged on...Holiday Cards?: Welcome to "Peace on Earth."
Just in case you thought sexism was behind us
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Read moreIt’s All in Her Head (and It’s Exhausting)
The 'mental load' is hurting relationships. It's time for a cultural shift.
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Read moreWhy Your Daughter’s Version of Body Autonomy Might Look Different Than Yours
And how to bridge the gap
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Read moreMicrofeminism: Taking back (or giving back) power to girls and women
30 Small Acts of Resistance you can start using now! -
Read moreHere Is What We Are Going To Do
In the aftermath of the election, we will take steps to protect ourselves and our country -
Read moreIf you don't know it's sexist, does it even matter?
Yup. So here are three ways to help inoculate your daughter against the effects of gender bias -
Read moreOn Feeling Safe (& Whether to Warn Girls About Violence)
I went to a meditation retreat and got more than most women bargain for
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Read moreMale Bashing Is Not the Same as Female Empowerment
The troubling gender divide emerging among kids
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Read moreGross and Embarrassing — Teen Girls’ Misconceptions About Their Periods
Parents can help dispel confusion and misinformation and alleviate the anxiety and shame some girls may feel about menstruation. -
Read moreRewriting Motherhood
What if “women’s work” was recognized as the vital force it is?
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Read moreEyes Wide Open: How Women's Vigilance Could Spark Change
Preparing for a Misogynistic Political Climate
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Is The P-Word Just Feminist Rhetoric?
Creativity as Resistance: 7 quiet truths from working with clay
Dear Daughter (Part 3): The New Face of Patriarchy Wears Lip Gloss
Dear Daughter (part 2): When the World Is a Funhouse Mirror, Trust Your Reflection
Dear Daughter (part 1): Don't Be a Clone
Unfit Parent: Lessons from Disability Culture on Parenting and the Good Life
Dysfunctional Diplomacy: Zelensky, Trump, and Vance Through the Lens of Family Therapy
Why Living Under Narcissistic Leadership Feels So Personal
Selected Works
How to Address Sexual Harassment and Assault with Children
Taking these simple steps to prepare your kids for what to expect as their bodies develop can reduce harm and strengthen your relationship.
Goodbyes Are Important but We Didn’t Know to Say Goodbye
When things suddenly shut down in early Spring, there were no goodbye parties, stories, hugs, or mixed emotions measured in laughter and tears. How do we say goodbye to what was?
Men Really Want Emotional Intimacy
We must rethink how we teach boys about masculinity and manhood.
Parents, There’s No Vaccine For Sexism—But Diagnosis Goes A Long Way
When we don’t address sexism—the unpleasant and creepy experiences that are a girl’s inheritance—we do them a disservice and contribute to their confusion.
6 Common Misconceptions Of Therapy
Don't let them stop you from getting the treatment you need.
Brett Kavanaugh Missed his Moment to Shine
A psychologist’s perspective on how Brett Kavanaugh could have elevated himself in the eyes of men and women, Democrats and Republicans, victims and non-victims