As a blogger I take it for granted that I will be able to write whatever I want, whenever I want to. I don’t have to worry about getting beheaded, gunned down or arrested for hitting “publish.” I live in America, but it’s alarming to me that everywhere, including in the United States, we have […]
Biracial kids and why race shouldn’t matter to loving families
“What is your background?” “What is your daughter’s background?” “Where are you from?” “Where is your husband from?” If you are like me, the parent of a biracial child whose better half is of a different race, then you probably field these questions on a fairly regular basis. And I’m absolutely fine with it. I […]
Getting into preschool is now harder than college, and more expensive
I am banging my head against the wall as I write. My daughter was just waitlisted at ANOTHER preschool. To be precise, we are actually applying for transitional kindergarten (TK), formerly known as Pre-K, but for all intents and purposes it’s part of preschool. My daughter has an October birthday, meaning she turns five just […]
Teaching with movies: Can contempt be animated?
I am delighted to bring you a fascinating post by award-winning filmmaker Ken Kimmelman. Ken’s articulate exploration of the concept of contempt in animated films shows what an impact movies can have as a teaching tool, especially for children. Ken brings insight into his delightful short film “Brushstrokes” and how his audience of children can […]
Lego movie has a long way to go when it comes to girl power
Lego has taken some flack lately for its skimpy offering of toys for girls, thanks to one very observant seven-year-old girl who had the courage to speak up and write them a letter. She pointed out that in the toy aisles the Lego toys targeted to girls are, how should I put this…lame. 7yo Charlotte […]
