Monthly Archives: September 2011

Positive Pick: Princess Free Zone

Posted on September 30, 2011 by

Looking for something new and different for your kids? Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to find cute clothes for girls that don’t have characters from TV shows or movies on them, don’t say things like “flirty” or … Continue reading →

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Sexism: Is it still an issue?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by

I recently read this article on The Current Conscience The Key To Success: Be A Man | The Current Conscience. In this article, the author talks about how the gender bias makes success easier for men than for women. Sure, … Continue reading →

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Does Media Matter: Media and the Self

Posted on September 26, 2011 by

One of the things that I hear quite often when I talk about why media matters is the idea that children and adolescents understand that media does not depict reality. Adults tend to think that children and adolescents understand media … Continue reading →

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Deciding if a Product is Right for You: Deconstructing Monster High

Posted on September 23, 2011 by

UPDATE: I published this post awhile back to help you walk through the process of deconstructing messages with particular products. As Halloween approaches and Monster High is front and center in the kids costume section, it’s a perfect time to … Continue reading →

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Girl-Caught & Day of the Girl: Be a Part of the Solution

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

In an effort to give consumers a more defined voice, New Moon Girls is launching Girl-Caught!  I love this campaign for a few reasons. First of all, it’s fun and creative, it gets us evaluating the ads and products that we … Continue reading →

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Does Media Matter? Celebs as social models

Posted on September 19, 2011 by

Adolescents are active media users. They do not simply soak up media content, but instead make sense of it from their own individual perspective and experience. For many adolescents, celebrities serve as social role models. This idea is linked with … Continue reading →

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Positive Pick: Shaping Youth Says, Media Change Your Influence!

Posted on September 16, 2011 by

Amy Jussel of Shaping Youth posted this thorough argument for why media needs to change its influence as well as sharing some great positive picks. Read on to see what Amy has to say: “Sept 12, 2011 After the ludicrous JCPenney … Continue reading →

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Does Media Matter: Media and Perception of Reality

Posted on September 14, 2011 by

Have you ever noticed that when you watch the news a lot, which is filled with reports of crime and violence, you suddenly become very paranoid, convinced that you would soon be the victim of a violent crime? Turns out, … Continue reading →

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Does Media Matter?

Posted on September 12, 2011 by

This week-end, I was at the soccer fields watching my 7-year-old play. As I watched girls of all different ages running, kicking, jumping, competing with ferocity, and cooperating with one another, I was struck by the difference between the girls … Continue reading →

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Remembering 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by

Ten years ago today, I was home with my 2-year-old and infant. A couple of weeks earlier, our family had moved back to the USA after living in Central Europe for 5 years, traveling through New York City on our … Continue reading →

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