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Girls and Agency: You are more than how you look
“This subject is old but I have never answered it in its entirety. And even with this post it will remain incomplete. The question why I would LET Willow cut her hair. First the LET must be challenged. This is … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, For Teens and Tweens, Recognizing
Tagged child development, Objectification, Willow Smith, women and power
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Positive Pick: Lottie Doll is a fashion doll you can feel good about!
Today I want to share a product with you that I think you’ll love. It’s the Lottie doll by Arklu. Arklu is in what they describe as a David versus Goliath fight against toy giants like Mattel and Disney. Their … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, What's out There That's Good
Tagged child development, Fashion doll, identity, Lottie, media and children, thin ideal
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For Kids who Love STEM: The Rise of Coding
Do you have kids in your life who like science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM)? They might like the info from this graphic from OnlineCollege.org. Share it with them and see what they think. OnlineCollege.org
Posted in For Teens and Tweens
Tagged child development, gender stereotypes, STEM fields, STEM for girls
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The power of words: Don’t call her b@!$%!
My 6th grade daughter recently asked me what I thought of girls and women calling each other the “b-word.” She had heard some girls at school calling each other that when they passed in the halls, and she wondered why … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, For Teens and Tweens
Tagged child development, media and children, media and girls, women and power
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