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Grayson Perry on Gendering & Cultural Pressures

Click on the link for this useful clip of Grayson Perry talking to Jon Snow on the extent to which gender and masculinity are culturally defined for children before they are even born. We notice at this service the huge … Continue reading

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An Open Letter of Hope to Parents – Hand in Hand Parenting

http://www.handinhandparenting.org/2015/12/an-open-letter-of-hope-to-parents-around-the-world/ Message of hope forĀ families feeling the pain and fear of some of what is happening in the world. This lovely site is full of helpful resources for parentsĀ and adults who want to find new, more helpful ways to relate … Continue reading

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