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Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

When my daughter eats, it is with joyful abandon. Her behaviour is helping me unlearn toxic standards for women | Lea Antigny

Young girls often display natural, unselfconscious comfort with their bodies and appetites, while cultural pressures teach older girls to suppress visible hunger or desire.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

As a former teacher, I saw just how many kids were behind in reading. Now I want to help parents set their kids up for success.

Early, active parental involvement in reading builds children’s confidence, deep knowledge, and a lifelong love of books, enabling academic success.
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