Gender

What Life Is Like For Transgender Children Now

What Life Is Like For Transgender Children Now

Meet three lucky trans kids who are living the lives they’d always hoped for.

Rachel Giese

A five-year-old wearing spaghetti straps isn't scandalous

A five-year-old wearing spaghetti straps isn't scandalous

Emma Waverman thinks school dress codes—like the one imposed on a young girl in Houston, Texas—police girls' bodies.

Emma Waverman

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

It's ridiculous that in 2015 we need #IncludeTheGirls!

After another campaign calling for fair gender representation in kids' toys goes viral, Emma Waverman wonders when manufacturers will finally wake up.

Emma Waverman

Lego's beauty tips reinforce gender stereotypes

Lego's beauty tips reinforce gender stereotypes

Lego Club magazine sparks controversy with "Emma's Beauty Tips!" column that suggests haircuts based on a girl's face shape.

Emma Waverman

In defense of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum

In defense of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum

With the release of Ontario's new sex ed curriculum, Tara-Michelle Ziniuk applauds the decision to make updates—even though it took 17 years.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

Transgender kids not confused about identity: Study

A new study reveals that transgender children are fully capable of understanding their gender identity, even at such a young age.

Emma Waverman

New Lego ad step in the right direction

New Lego ad step in the right direction

While it may not be perfect, the new Lego ad geared towards young girls is a good start.

Emma Waverman

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Did the princess F-bomb video go too far?

Some parents are cringing at t-shirt company FCKH8 latest viral video featuring little girls dropping F-bombs in the name of feminism.

Emma Waverman

Halloween: Skimpy costumes for little girls a disturbing trend

Halloween: Skimpy costumes for little girls a disturbing trend

As the father of two daughters, Ian Mendes is outraged at the growing popularity of inappropriate Halloween costumes aimed at young girls.

Ian Mendes

Mom hates making dinner for her kids? Too bad!

Mom hates making dinner for her kids? Too bad!

One mom responds to Virginia Heffernan’s New York Times piece about her disdain for making dinner for her kids.

Ceri Marsh

Princess culture and the stay-at-home mom dilemma

Princess culture and the stay-at-home mom dilemma

Does being a stay-at-home mom mean falling into princess culture stereotypes?

Jennifer Pinarski

Are you talking to your kids about Malala Yousafzai?

Are you talking to your kids about Malala Yousafzai?

At 17, activist Malala Yousafzai is the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize. Here's why sharing her story with your kids is important.

Emma Waverman

Sexist superhero shirts appear in popular retail chains

Sexist superhero shirts appear in popular retail chains

Target Canada, Walmart and The Children's Place all recently featured sexist superhero shirts in their stores. What message does this send our kids?

Emma Waverman

Revenge of the teenage girl

Revenge of the teenage girl

Maclean's latest article looks at a new wave of teenage girls who are fighting back against stereotypes, social pressure and our sexed-up culture.

Anne Kingston

Emma Watson and feminism: Discussing her speech with your sons

Emma Watson and feminism: Discussing her speech with your sons

Emma Watson's powerful UN speech on gender equality—and the ensuing backlash she received from some—opens the door for us to discuss feminism with our sons.

Marci O’Connor

What girls really hear when we call them pretty (video)

What girls really hear when we call them pretty (video)

What do girls really hear when we call them pretty? Check out the Verizon ad that has gone viral.

Emma Waverman

Transgender kids: Families pushing the boundaries

Transgender kids: Families pushing the boundaries

Transgender children are increasingly featured in the news as parents and kids fight to be recognized and treated with respect.

Emma Waverman

Can you choose your baby's sex?

Can you choose your baby's sex?

Trying for a boy? Really want a little girl? Find out if it's possible to choose your babe's gender.

Lisa van de Geyn

Lego releases female scientist set: Finally!

Lego releases female scientist set: Finally!

Lego is set to release a female scientist mini-figure collection—without a pink stripe in sight.

Emma Waverman

School dress codes: Are bra straps offensive?

School dress codes: Are bra straps offensive?

A Labrador high school sends dozens of teen girls home for visible bra straps.

Emma Waverman