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ters of confi dent, alternative-minded mothers. Where had we gone wrong?! My frustration at society and its Barbie doll–esque message to our daughters barely held in check, I leaned across the table and calmly responded, “Non- sense! It doesn’t matter what other people think; what matters is how you feel about yourselves. Do you feel beautiful?” Heads nod- ded yes. “Would you have fun going for tea all dressed up?” More nodding. “Well then, we’ll all dress up!” And off we went, all three of us ladies in our fi nest frocks, tiaras, fairy wands, mismatched purses, and pink tutus. I am proud to say that those girls marched happily through a store and a tea shop that day, learning that a girl’s most glamorous accessory can be self-confi dence.
AMORETTE PAYMENT
Soldotna, Alaska
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I’m so proud of my boyfriend for being such a good daddy. He is working, going to school, and compassionately raising our seven- month-old son. I would like to thank Mother- ing for giving us the encouragement to raise Cameron the way we feel is best. Because we are young, our parenting choices have been questioned and criticized by well-meaning family members. Mothering has helped us feel right about breastfeeding, cloth diapering, cosleeping, questioning vaccinations, and carrying our lovely son all day long.
STEPHANIE PASSANTE
Highland, New York
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24 mothering | May–June 2010
Reading “The Purple Princess Boy Bike,” by Eliz- abeth Henderson (March–April 2010), brought to mind a conversation I had last week with my daughter and her closest friend, both just barely past their fi fth birthdays. The three of us were sitting at my kitchen table having a snack, the dress-up box spilling its contents at our feet. Both little girls were decked out in all the fi nery they could layer on, pretending and giggling away. What a joy it was to watch their creativity and sheer amusement. When I proposed taking them on a special outing for tea and cookies, cheers erupted from the royalty seated beside me! That is, until I asked them if they would like to stay dressed up for our excursion. Wide-eyed, both girls looked at me with astonishment and solemnly responded, “We can’t go out like this. People might laugh at us.”
I love the support and connection I feel when I read your magazine. The ideas and philosophies really resonate with me and my husband. Parenting is the hardest endeavor I’ve ever pursued, but I fi nd encouragement through your articles. Here is a picture of my little pumpkin, Owen, and the giant veg- etables at the Alaska State Fair this past fall.
JENNIFER H.
Anchorage, Alaska
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