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Fighting the Beauty Epidemic for Our Daughters

She showed up at our place around Christmas. A gift from a relative for my two year old daughter, who at the time gave her little interest. This past month she was rediscovered in a pile of toys and suddenly became the “mommy” to go along with our “dad.” I was recruited to play along, and… Continue reading Fighting the Beauty Epidemic for Our Daughters

Daughters · Inspirational

True Beauty

“Boston, do you know you are beautiful?” I ask. “Yes!” she boldly responds. “Boston, do you want to wear to wear your pink tennis shoes today?” I ask. “Yes!” she enthusiastically replies, “The teacher will tell me, ‘You look so cute!’” “Mom, look at me!” she exclaims, while proudly waltzing about in her dress up… Continue reading True Beauty