Goldiblox, Lego Friends and the likes are harmless enough - trying to entice girls into STEM and all, but as a woman Engineer, I sometimes wonder if we're trying too hard. I give you exhibit A, my Norah who is having a grand time with a set of K'NEX that Matt picked up at a yard sale, long before she could use them.
She has been having a blast, creating things with motors and gears - all this with nary a sequins to be found (aside from her accessories, of course!). No one loves pinka-pretty-princess stuff more than Norah, but she's also a curious, determined little girl. Once she makes her mind up to do something, she really digs in until she gets it. I've noticed it lately with skating, and with reading. Getting her to put her mind to something can take some doing (hello, making your bed!) but even these things can be mastered.
I like to think she has a good role model, but in truth this is only a small part of the story for this girl... look out world, Norah's coming at you!
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