“Come on, let’s go to the shop,” my Nan calls, “Put a coat on, you’ll catch a cold.” Eight years old, I refused to put a coat on. Dennis the Menace...
If you were a kid growing up in Britain in the late 80s/early 90s, you almost certainly read a lot of Roald Dahl’s children’s stories. I can’t think of anyone who didn’t like at least one of...
Who wants to be a Barbie girl? http://blog.hellodesign.com/2011/09/15/playtime-with-mattel/ Barbie: My Love-Hate Relationship with a Doll When I was little, I loved playing with Barbie dolls. My fondest memories of my sister include spending hours taking over the...
http://thebreastmilkbaby.com/ A baby doll for learning about breastfeeding can be seen as either innovative or creepy. I’m a fan of breastfeeding. I think it’s rolled up with the other gender-based issues in our society. Toy stores and many parents groom...
Girls today have many options when it comes to toys and play activities. Just look at any online retailer with a page labeled “girls” and find everything from electronics to arts and crafts kits. While these playthings can be...
