Author Archives: Quinn

About Quinn

Twentysomething mentalist, transgender, queer radical feminist parent with disabilities. Open University student and tea addict. Bakes the world's greatest banana bread. Lives with far too many animals.

Parenting Against the Patriarchy

Posted on May 13, 2013

You may have noticed that the site title, Twitter name and Facebook page have changed! Don’t worry, we’re still the same blog you’ve always loved, we’ve just expanded our ethos a little. I don’t really identify as a mother (I … Continue reading →

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We’re coming back!

Posted on May 11, 2013

Sorry for the long hiatus, but hopefully Mothers For Women’s Lib will be back really soon! Here’s your chance to request a post. You tell me what you’d like a feminist parent’s perspective on, and I’ll make sure it happens. … Continue reading →

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Apparently women of “childbearing age” shouldn’t be allowed psych meds…

Posted on October 25, 2012

Philippa wrote a post at The F Word about a “psychiatrist and Professor of women’s health” who has said that women of childbearing age shouldn’t be given antidepressants or antipsychotics in case they accidentally get pregnant. Philippa deftly covers the … Continue reading →

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Talking to kids about sex

Posted on October 16, 2012

A couple of years ago I wrote a post about how to teach a child about sex. Now The Mamafesto has written a post in a similar vein which raises some really important thoughts, called Let’s Talk.

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Cool collection of Halloween costumes for girls (and boys)

Posted on October 16, 2012

Reblogged from Reel Girl: Tired of sexed-up, “cute,” and endless princesses and rainbow fairies marketed to your daughters on Halloween? A Mighty Girl has put together a great collection of awesome costumes. My three year old is super- psyched to … Continue reading →

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Teaching children about their right to bodily autonomy

Posted on October 8, 2012

Jane Murphy has written an excellent post over at Offbeat Mama. Autonomy doesn’t automatically mean enlightenment. Responsible ownership must include education — seat belts and bike helmets must be worn, vegetables need to be eaten, hands must be held in … Continue reading →

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“That’s sexism against fathers!”

Posted on October 6, 2012

I feel like I’ve heard this argument a hundred thousand times. “When a couple divorces, the mother always gets the kids. That’s sexism against men!” It’s usually trotted out by ‘men’s rights activists’ but I’ve heard it from seemingly ordinary, reasonable … Continue reading →

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“…ordinarily they are not allowed to correct adults…”

Posted on October 1, 2012

Hi! Welcome back to Mothers For Women’s Lib! I originally wrote this as a post for my other blog but before I posted it I realised it would be much better posted here, and as I’ve been planning the return … Continue reading →

Posted in adult privilege, children's rights | 9 Comments

Twelfth Carnival of Feminist Parenting

Posted on July 15, 2010

Welcome to the twelfth edition of the Carnival of Feminist Parenting! Sorry it’s late – I intended to get working on it on Saturday but my computer’s graphics card chose that day for its capacitor to burst open rendering my … Continue reading →

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How do you teach your child about sex?

Posted on July 5, 2010

I can’t believe I forgot to post this here at the time! I wrote a post for The F Word titled How do you teach a child about sex? discussing the ways in which I am doing sex education with … Continue reading →

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