raising girls

Comparing Notes: Learning To Value Gender Stereotypes

February 6, 2013

It’s a bonus week here at Oh Boy Mom because I am running a SECOND Comparing Notes post today, where a guest blogger shares her insight and observations while raising both genders. As a mom to all-boys, I welcome these posts because I always learn something new. This one is from Jane Marsh at Nothing […]

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Comparing Notes: Girls Versus Boys…In Fashion

February 5, 2013

I am really excited for today’s guest post by fellow blogger Kate over at Can I Get Another Bottle of Whine With My Morning Quiet Time? In my continuing series, “Comparing Notes,” I share stories from other bloggers who are raising both boys and girls and who can highlight the differences they observe when raising […]

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Comparing Notes: A First Pair of Eyeglasses

October 19, 2012

This will be my first post in a continuing series, “Comparing Notes”, where I (or a guest blogger) will discuss gender differences as it relates to some aspect of raising our kids.  Hope you enjoy it and if you’re interested in being a guest blogger for this series, please contact me at: ecappo@verizon.net or email me […]

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Why We Have A Girl Dog

October 5, 2012

It’s quite simple really.  We have a female dog mainly so I can use the word “girl” in my house.  In my house of boys, I can now say these phrases on a regular basis, thanks to Matilda, the other “woman” in the house: “C’mon girl.” “You’re such a pretty girl.” “Good girl!” “Hello girlfriend!” […]

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