It's impossible to give life and not feel that your own has been affected. Each mother has hopes and dreams — for herself and her children. Part of that list may be something she wishes to reclaim and other aspirations are born of responsibility, but there are lots of things every woman should consider. Here are 60 of them!
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As the mother of two boys, I feel like an expert in the world of dinosaurs and superheroes and have an app on my iPhone to find the latest sports scores at any time of day. While I find myself spending much of my day battling my older son about the use of balls inside our home, I already foresee a future of teaching him what it means to respect women and how to channel his strength into activities beyond what society deems right for boys.
My friends with daughters say they are already tussling with their tots about the clothing choices, have concerns about body image issues, and are worried about the difficult preteen years when their daughters will disregard much of what their parents say.
LilSugar's lists of 10 things moms should teach their sons and daughters got me thinking. Which is easier to raise: a son or a daughter?
There are many differences between men and women, but it all starts when they are boys and girls. Lately, I've noticed how differently my daughter and son accomplish the simplest of tasks. And, I attribute it more to their sex than age.
Open a door
Daughter — Drags a sturdy step stool to the door, climbs up and unlocks it.
Son — Stacks up his cardboard block tower, tests it out with one foot and then daringly climbs it to reach the lock.
Shut a door
Daughter — Shuts the door and checks to make sure it is closed.
Son — Takes a running start down the hall and swings it shut with a bang.
Take a bath
Daughter — Relaxes, plays with bath toys and suds herself up.
Son — Stands in the water while peeing and laughing hysterically, floods floor.
Get a snack
Daughter — Gets a paper towel and puts the snack on it.
Son — Risks bodily harm as he slips a glass Pyrex of brownie crumbs off the counter, empties the remnants on the floor, grabs a spoon from the silverware drawer and eats off linoleum while smiling and saying, "Mmm."
Do you notice differences in the way your children do things?
