Welcome to my monthly feature in which I share some of my favourite online articles for the month. I read a lot of blog posts and articles online and whilst I share a lot of them through tweets, it’s easy to miss them and hard to come back to them at another time. This is a list of my top ten reads for the month, a mixture of formal news articles and blog posts. Enjoy!
One: 13 Lessons I think children need to be taught
These ‘lessons’ covered in this post really resonated with me. They are all so obvious once written down but probably not things I had specifically thought about. Talking Mums sums them up really well though.
Two: A Hidden Cost to Giving Kids Their Vegetables
This article I came across on the New York Times site actually really shocked and upset me. I’m not naive to the financial struggles some people go to. But the realities people face – having to choose between trying to get their children to learn to eat vegetables vs. just making sure they eat the little food they have – is chilling. It’s made me very grateful for my situation in life.
Three: Fussy-eating toddlers ‘not the fault of parents’
Following the eating theme, this study shows that fussy eaters are not caused by parents. It goes on to say that parents can help discourage fussy behaviour by gently persisting in offering rejected foods. But we can all take solace in the fact that when the toddler throws the cooked meal on the floor and demands yoghurt…it’s not our fault! Phew.
Last Christmas dinner on the floor.
No fault of mine!
Four: The green eyed Mumster
On a more amusing note, this blog post from Mum Muddling Through so wonderfully sums up the feelings of mum jealousy we all experience from those instagram-ed filtered photos of beautifully groomed children on a sunny holiday!
Five: Lessons Learned From Living With A Threenager
Little H is rapidly approaching 2 but I’m pretty sure she hit the Terrible Twos a month or so ago. Or more likely, as this hilarious post about parenting a Threenager has shown me, I’ve got a lot more dramas and tantrums to come! Thanks to A Mum Track Mind for sharing her sister’s experiences!
Six: What I want my Daughters to know
I love this post from Winnettes. I worry about how I will raise Little H in the complex world we live in. I want her to feel equal to those around her, be they male or female. But I also want her to feel free to do what is right for her and free to speak her mind without being inconsiderate to others. This post really hit the mark for me!
Seven: The Domestic Feminist
Where the previous post talks about raising girls in the modern world, this post from Island365 brilliantly captures the challenges of women today. The instinct for many to be with their children but the need to show they aren’t ‘conforming’ to old stereotypes by staying at home. When in reality, it’s all about choice. If you haven’t read it then really do!
Eight: Pinksourcing With Kristen Bell
Okay, I’m cheating slightly with this because it’s actually a video. But I came across it in a Huffington Post article so I figure I can get away with it. Following the ‘feminist’ theme of the previous post this is an amusing little sketch showing the unequal treatment women get in the workplace!
Nine: What if there were more women in tech?
My entire career has been in Technology. My company actually has a better-than-average number of women. But it’s still small, especially in more technical disciplines. I’m a massive supporter of getting more girls into STEM subjects. Before having Little H, I taught a computing class at lunchtimes to 9 – 10 year olds at a school near my office. I never gave a second thought to studying Maths at Uni and then moving into Tech. But for some it’s daunting and unappealing. I love these perspectives from leading women in STEM about what the world would be like if we had more gender balance.
Ten: Be a fountain, not a drain
Picture used with permission of What My Fridge Says
To end on a positive note, I love this post from What My Fridge Says which is a great reminder to try and excude happiness and positivity; Rather than looking at the negative and pulling peopple down with you. Look at your life and I’m certain there are things to be happy about so focus on those and let the bad stuff wash by you!
21 comments On My Top 10 Online Reads #6
Only read one of these posts, so will be checking out some others later. #FamilyFun
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Hope you enjoy them! Thanks for reading x
What a lovely summary of posts. I have a toddler who has just turned two and she’s certainly stamping her authority on the world (“Me do it! Me do it!”). Also I think it’s great that you used to teach kids IT in your spare time. My hubby is a web developer and, being a daddy to 2 girls, talks a lot about trying to encourage girls and women into the sector #FamilyFun
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Thank-you for your lovely comment! That’s great to hear your hubby is also flying the Women in Tech flag. The more people that do it the better. You may have some little coders in the making x
These sound fab I’ll be sure to check out some of these. I am a big fan of Emma’s form island living and Sarah from mum muddling through. I allso love the sound of the the lessons piece -thanks for sharing these at #familyfun xx
Hope you enjoy them! x
Oh I love that from what my fridge says. Be a fountain not a drain! I like to think I ouse positivity so I think I’d fit in well! Thanks for linking up to #familyfun
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It’s great isn’t it. Nobody wants someone bringing them down all the time. I’m certain you’d fit in! I think I would but I’d be the sarcastic one… Thanks for reading x
Thank you so much for including me in your monthly round up! I was very proud of that post so it is lovely to hear that it struck a cord with someone else too. Plus I am up with some excellent other posts. I think I will have to read number 3. Our eldest is just coming out of the fussy eating stage but our youngest is just entering it. I know she eats absolutely everything, even spicy food, but she is starting to refuse things for no apparent reason. Nice to know its not my fault. Thank you again lovely!
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You’re more than welcome. I really enjoyed your post! Hope you find some of the other articles interesting. Thanks for stopping by and commenting x
It is like picking from a virtual magazine rack, really enjoyed it. The vegetables article was particularly good.
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Thank-you, that’s kind of you to say. I’m glad you enjoyed some the articles and posts. The think the vegetable one was really informative and gave me some real perspective! Thanks for reading x
A GREAT list of reads, but especially the brilliant Mum Muddling Through – I love her post! xx #MarvMondays
thanks and yes MMT is always so funny even with the most serious topics! Thanks for reading x
Thanks for including me in this fab round-up and I love that film!
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It’s funny isn’t it! Well apart from the fact there is a sad truth behind it… Thanks so much for reading x
A good range of posts here. The healthy eating vs eating full stop post struck a chord wih me and we are so lucky to be able to try our children with such a huge range of food. Thanks for joining us for #marvmondays
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I know, I find myself grumbling that I can’t get the right sort of fruit for my daughter. But there are parents out there who can’t even afford the fruit for their children full stop. Has made me more grateful. Thanks for reading x
A great list, thanks for getting them together – I’ve managed to find some new reads 🙂 x #MarvMondays
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Hope you enjoy them! Thanks for reading x
Lovely list of articles. Really liked the positivity of nr 10! Thanks for linking up #fortheloveofBLOG. Claire x
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