Monthly Archives: October 2011

A Very Sexy Halloween: Why Enlightened Sexism (aka Postfeminism) is BAD for Girls

Posted on October 31, 2011 by

A friend of mine took her high school aged daughter to a Halloween party last night. She was shocked to walk in and discover girls under the age of 18 dressed in hardly any clothing. Now listen, this friend of … Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Woman in the Science Lab!

Posted on October 26, 2011 by

In today’s See It & Be It post, I want to introduce you to Dr. Sarah Lee, a biochemist who studies cellular transcription. I love talking with Sarah because while she is super smart, she’s also fun, enthusiastic, and social. … Continue reading →

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Positive Pick: Music to make your heart sing!

Posted on October 21, 2011 by

In my post on the music industry, Be Sexy or Shut Up, I talk about how female artists are often pressured to promote themselves through their sexuality rather than their musical talent. For my positive pick today, I wanted to … Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Nurturing Children can be a Man’s Job!

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

“It truly has been a privilege to serve in this occupation, and I have a sense that I’m doing something important, that will long outlive me. I’ve been able to touch the future, and I hope that the example that I have been, and will be, will make tomorrow a better place for all.” Continue reading →

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Marketing and Kids: Can ethics beat out profit?

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

In this insightful article, David Sirota points out that since the 1970s consumer activists have had an on again off again battle with marketers on the issue of advertising to children. Regulations come in that limit them, and then are swept … Continue reading →

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Positive Pick: Struggling with your Tween? Check out TweenParent.com!

Posted on October 14, 2011 by

As parents of tweens, those interesting years between approximately 8 or 10-12, we’re often left floundering for resources to help us understand the stages that our children are going through. Got a baby or toddler? It’s easy to find all … Continue reading →

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Sexualization and Boys: Inside the Pressure Cooker

Posted on October 10, 2011 by

This is an important question for us to ask. We’ve talked about how viewing yourself as an object and focusing on your value only in terms of your sexual attractiveness can impact girls. But what about boys? Do the messages … Continue reading →

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Be One of the Crazy Ones: Tribute to Steve Jobs

Posted on October 7, 2011 by

I wasn’t planning to write a tribute to Steve Jobs for my positive pick today. But, as the news of his death spreads around the globe, it seemed fitting to take a moment to remember the man who encouraged us … Continue reading →

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Halloween Costumes or Kiddie Lingerie?

Posted on October 3, 2011 by

I went into a local Halloween store to look at the costumes with my daughters; BIG MISTAKE!! These are pictures of the actual costumes that were on offer for girls ages 8-14 years. As I looked at these costumes, I … Continue reading →

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