{"title":"Virginia Mendez","description":"\u003cp\u003eVirginia Mendez offers insightful and heartfelt explorations into the complexities of parenting and family life. Her writing captures the challenges and joys of raising children, providing thoughtful guidance and emotional resonance for readers navigating parenthood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her work, including titles like \u003cem\u003eChildhood Unlimited\u003c\/em\u003e, Mendez invites readers to reflect on childhood as a time of growth and possibility. Her books blend warmth and wisdom, making them a valuable resource for anyone interested in nurturing family bonds and understanding early development.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"childhood-unlimited-by-virginia-mendez-9781529395389","title":"Childhood Unlimited","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2013, Disney released its most egalitarian film to date, but 59% of all the lines in \u003ci\u003eFrozen\u003c\/i\u003e are spoken by male characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e57% of children's books published annually have central male characters; just 31% have central female characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaising your child beyond the limitations placed on them by gender is, let's face it, an uphill battle. If you don't know where to start, or how to start, you will find inspiration, insight and plenty of practical strategies in \u003ci\u003eChildhood Unlimited\u003c\/i\u003e. From navigating the gendered constructs that dominate children's films, television and media generally, to choosing appropriate and stimulating toys beyond the binary divide, this accessible and relatable book will make the whole process much less daunting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBased on interviews with, and research by, some of the best thought-leaders from the fields of psychology, neuroscience and education, the insights in this book will not only open the eyes of any parent or caregiver, they will inspire you to help your child to look at the world in a critical, creative and empowered way. Free from the restraints of the stereotypes that surround gender, your child has the opportunity to reach their true potential — and this is the book that you need to launch them on that journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470256226540,"sku":"9781529395389","price":37.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781529395389-childhood-unlimited.jpg?v=1775214787"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/virginia-mendez.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}