‘GREENS WAR ON BARBIE’ the headline roared. It was the perfect front-page story in the lead-up to toy consumerism on steroids – also known as Christmas.
GoldieBlox makes a comeback
Remember Kony 2012?
Are kids’ stories suffering from Hermione syndrome?
Something got my back up this week, but it’s made me even more determined to fulfil my latest goal. I want to write a children’s television show.
Lego ladies in labs
Woo hoo! Lego has announced it will be releasing a new female mini-figure series of scientists including a chemist, palaeontologist and an astronomer.
Embracing health
I just donated to a project that encourages women to live happily with their bodies the way they are. At the same time I’m on a 30-day health kick.
Top 10 girl sites
I’ve had a few inquiries lately asking for advice on good girl empowerment-themed websites/blogs . Here’s 10 of my top picks in no particular order (ie they’re all great.) 1) A Mighty Girl – this is very much consumer-driven, but it’s an absolute treasure trove of products that don’t perpetuate girly stereotypes. The creators say it’s ‘the world’s largest collection of …
The Body Image Movement
Apparently I’ve been hiding under a rock, because I’ve only just discovered Taryn Brumfitt and The Body Image Movement.
Why we need International Women’s Day
“Is it my turn with the handsaw?” “How about you sweep up the sawdust, love.” – Me, age 13, and school woodwork teacher.
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