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Fisher-Price Disappointingly Assumes Hammers, Saws and Wrenches Only Appeal to Boys

April 15, 2015 Uncategorized

I have a very, very good friend named Tali who is pregnant right now. (This is quite amazing because her friends, family and beloved fans NEVER ever, EVER thought she would have children!) Because...

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Daily Letters of Love

March 4, 2015 Uncategorized

Dear W, I have decided to start this email account FOR you FROM me. The idea is that I will try to write you an email every day, or as many times a week as...

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A Letter to My Daughter During Puberty

February 16, 2015 Uncategorized

Dear Gallant Daughter, I know that puberty is an extremely confusing time in a young girl’s life. I know you’re going to hear a lot of adults say that, and websites/books about puberty start off...

Are Our Smartphones Making Us Socially Rude and ‘Dumb’?

January 18, 2015 Uncategorized

Gallant Girl, I am a mom to a preteen. All her friends have phones and she is always asking me when she will get one. I have a lot of reservations about getting her a...

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Expect the Best From Everyone Without Fearing the Worst in Everyone

January 7, 2015 Uncategorized

1/7/15 – Things I’d Like to Tell My Daughter Going Into Adulthood: I have always said that my favorite quote is from the X-Files (yes, your mom is showing her geekdom): Trust no one. — Fox...

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Gallant Gifts for Your Gallant Girls & Guys

December 28, 2014 Uncategorized

Now that the holidays are over (well, until New Year’s, that is!), I can blog about all the super nifty gifts I got my children for Chriskwanzaakkuh. Other than what my 11-year-old daughter asked Santa...

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Elf on the Shelf CAN Defy Stereotypes, Traditions & RULES!

December 17, 2014 Uncategorized

So, I have a little too much fun with this whole seasonal Elf on the Shelf thing. ::smirk:: We *just* got our first Elf on the Shelf doll last year, but I have gone a...

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Go GALLANT with Random Acts of Kindness

December 15, 2014 Uncategorized

Yesterday was my birthday (I turned 40!). As my birthday wishes were pouring in through Facebook, email, texts and phone calls, I was struck with something: Why do we wait for special occasions to tell...

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Dear Gallant Girl: When Love Completes You

December 9, 2014 Uncategorized

Dear Gallant Girl, This doesn’t have anything to do with feminism, but I was wondering if you think it is possible to be in love with 2 people at one time? I will tell you...

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Dear Gallant Girl: Some Empowering Book Ideas for Holiday Gifts

December 2, 2014 Uncategorized

Dear Gallant Girl, This is not really an advice column email but I do need some advice! I am not a mother, but I am an aunt to 4 young girls. I am originally...

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