Monthly Archives: August 2012

Gendered Marketing and Children: Why does it matter?

Posted on August 29, 2012 by

  A comment I heard recently made me think about the consequences of living with stereotype threat. We were discussing the ways that stereotype threat affects kids. One woman said that she had not experienced bias because of her gender … Continue reading →

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Letting Go of Perfect

Posted on August 27, 2012 by

This past couple of weeks have been big ones for my family, and for me as a mother. My oldest daughter became a teenager, embarking on a course that she’s already begun toward independence, but it feels more official with … Continue reading →

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Disney Princess Prom Gowns and Cradle-to-Grave Marketing

Posted on August 26, 2012 by

Reblogged from Rebecca Hains: Just a few months ago, I wrote about how Disney Princess-styled extravagance among toddlers reflects the extraordinary extravagance of today’s proms, which now cost families an average of $1,000 to $2,000. But until Mouse on the … Continue reading →

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Tips for Starting Off the New School Year Right

Posted on August 15, 2012 by

Ah, the beginning of a new school year. There’s excitement, anticipation, anxiety, fear, and everything in between. As parents and children prepare for the new school year, here are some tips for starting off the new school year in a … Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Exploring the World with a Conservation Scientist!

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

I met Heather Reed through my Facebook Page, Dr. Jennifer Shewmaker’s Operation Transformation. I often talk about women and girls and the fields of science, engineering, technology, and math. What I’ve loved about getting to know Heather is that she … Continue reading →

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