Playground Follow-Up
FU1: Help femininity be accepted
For me it starts at home — making sure my kids see me valuing feminine things, not apologizing for them. If I'm excited about a sparkly decoration or a pink sweater, I say so. If my son wants to paint his nails, we do it together. These small things add up.
FU2: Support children to value femininity
I've started gently redirecting when I hear kids dismiss something as 'girly.' Instead of letting it pass, I'll say something like 'I actually think that's really cool — why do you think people say it's only for girls?' It opens a conversation without shaming the child.