By: Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra Look at the picture on the right. This is a snapshot from the only fairytale book I bought my five-year old daughter. I bought it, because even though I dislike the prince-rescues-princess gender stereotype, I wanted… Read More ›
Parenting
Parenting rarely works on advice, but here’s one: don’t lie to your child
By: Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra At my daughter’s school, to drop her off, I saw one of her classmates miserably clinging to his mother. As we waited for the kindergarten teacher to come and take the kids, I politely inquired if… Read More ›
Reject “girl things” and “boy things”. Sex organs don’t dictate nurturing or adventure
By: Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra “Look mom, Kabir is pretending to be a mommy”, my then four-year old daughter pointed enthusiastically at her year-old brother, who lovingly pushed a doll stroller around the living room. He had carefully placed a toy… Read More ›
I have a womb, breasts and brains. Now give me the freedom to make my choices
By: Anupreet Sandhu Bhamra Epidural or natural? Natural or elective? Breast or formula? Co-sleeping or crib? Lose the pounds before the stitches heal or let the kangaroo pouch be? Stay-at-home, go-back-to-work, or negotiate part-time week? Six-inch heels or I-love-my-back-shoes? With… Read More ›