feminism – unschooling mama

The feminist cause

Growing up I was not really aware of feminism. It wasn’t a topic of discussion in my house. In my early university days, I came across it a little but it wasn’t until I became a mother that I began reading more in earnest. Gloria Steinem’s documentary on SBS called ‘Women‘ is fantastic and I’veContinue reading “The feminist cause”

Turning 37

This week I am turning 37 and I was reflecting on what I’ve learned thus far in life and what that would mean to a 17 year old me. In our world heavily influenced by busy lives, media portrayls of perfection and the ‘good life’, I wondered, what would I do differently if I couldContinue reading “Turning 37”

The rebel, the black sheep

Growing up, the black sheep of the family was always considered a rebel and not a favourable person to be within an extended family. Looking back on people I’ve known to be the rebel, I feel a respect for their confidence in eschewing social norms, the things that are expected of them. Perhaps being aContinue reading “The rebel, the black sheep”

Feeling less than when you’re at home with kids

Getting ahead cannot be the only motive that motivates people. You have to imagine what a good life is. Henry Giroux Being a stay at home parent is hard work, it’s beginning to feel thankless and it’s relentless. It’s not valued much by society. Everyone asks me what I do for work, and everyone isContinue reading “Feeling less than when you’re at home with kids”

The unequalness of household chores after baby

Listening to Weekend Life Matters on Radio National (via podcast) on my way to Toy Library duty this morning, I was inspired to share how minimalism has enabled our household to more fairly share the household chores since we began our family in 2015. I am absolutely a type A personality and have always pridedContinue reading “The unequalness of household chores after baby”