I came across an absolutely brilliant list of 10 things another blogger wants for today's children, here:
10 things I want for today's kids
It reflects so much of what I believe about childhood. And I feel a need to say more about a few of Grass Stain Guru's points, some of which I've addressed in my own posts in the past and some of which tap into my reservations about Australia's new national curriculum, the EYLF.
Advice and observations from a qualified carer and educator to help parents and childcare professionals maintain a loving, respectful relationship with their children.
Showing posts with label boys' play. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boys' play. Show all posts
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Is my little boy gay? He likes girls' toys!
It's a common misconception that boys who like to dress up in girls' clothes, play with dolls and do other things which are stereotypical 'female' activities are necessarily gay. Not so! I was just starting to write a kids' story about this very issue, and someone's saved me the trouble... one of my friends just shared this link on Facebook:
myprincessboy
Seeing I don't need to write that story, I'll spend the time sharing a few anecdotes to get your thoughts going about what little boys actually get out of playing with girls' toys.
myprincessboy
Seeing I don't need to write that story, I'll spend the time sharing a few anecdotes to get your thoughts going about what little boys actually get out of playing with girls' toys.
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