From learning about the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg to reading Maya Angelou and patronizing female-owned businesses, there are a variety of ways to celebrate Women s History Month with your child. But it never hurts to lay the groundwork for a bigger conversation by beginning with the basics, and in this case, that might look like defining feminism in terms that are easy enough for an elementary or junior high school-aged child to understand. An image of a little girl on a beach.
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Although a majority of American women (61 percent) identify themselves as a feminist, according to a 2020 Pew Research study, which surveyed women across all ages and education levels, confusion remains around what it means to use the identifier. We asked experts to breakdown what feminism is, what it isn t, and what it means to embr
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My son just turned 6 years old and he’s often bullied and hit by his friends. Though we try a lot, we cannot teach him to stand up for himself. With school being shut for nearly a year now, things are getting more difficult for him despite most of his interactions being virtual, at least that’s what we feel. How can we teach him to protect himself?
Mom of Bullied Child
Dear Mom of Bullied Child,
One of the most disillusioning parts of parenting is watching how mean children can be, and when it s directed toward our own, it s downright heartbreaking. These peer interactions at young ages do matter for social development in the big picture, so I m glad you are reaching out and want to take action! Fortunately, you have several ways to approach the problem, and he s at a great age to make some changes.
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Earlier this week, struggling U.S.-based video game retailer GameStop made headlines when its stock jumped (and jumped again) after day traders that frequent WallStreetBets, a subreddit, an online community on the social platform Reddit, coordinated to get stock prices up.
We re talking a huge jump: From $17.25 per share at the start of the year to $159.18 on Monday. This caused a lot of chaos on Wall Street.
While most people know the stock market exists, not everyone knows how it actually works, especially when terms like hedge funds, short sellers, and options enter the equation.
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The instant that that inauguration wrapped up, the Biden-Harris administration got to work tackling some of the greatest issues that the U.S. is facing. On day 1, President Biden signed an executive order on preventing and combating discrimination on the basis of gender identity or sexual orientation. But within 24 hours, the order was met with backlash from conservatives using the hashtag #BidenErasedWomen and others sometimes referred to as trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs).
The uproar is a teachable moment for kids. Discussing issues relating to discrimination with kids is always a good way to teach inclusiveness, says Roseann Capanna-Hodge, Ed.D., a certified school psychologist and licensed professional counselor based in Ridgefield, Connecticut. In addition, creating a safe space for questions will help your child feel more comfortable discussing