Daniel Leaderman

Daniel Leaderman is a former journalist. He lives in Baltimore with his wife and daughter.

Raising Ellen Ripley

Before my two-year-old daughter was born, I found myself thinking a lot of about princesses and “Aliens.” Princesses, because I was noticing — really noticing with fresh eyes — the Cult of Disney Princesses that dominates the baby/toddler clothing and accessory industry. Elsa, from a film that I admittedly have …

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