Category Archives: Series

I’ve written a few different series that tackle complex subjects through the course of several posts. These posts are grouped into different series that you may find helpful.

Does Media Matter: Media and Perception of Reality

Posted on May 22, 2013 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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Why Merida Matters: The great makeover debate

Posted on May 19, 2013 by

My friends and colleagues have written much and well about the Merida redesign by Disney. But others have wondered why it’s a big deal for Merida, the strong and feisty heroine of Disney’s Brave, to get a makeover that brought … Continue reading →

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Does Media Matter: Media and the Self

Posted on May 8, 2013 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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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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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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Are you ready to change?

Posted on July 25, 2012 by

“Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.” George Bernard Shaw Are you ready to consider changing your mind? When someone presents an idea that conflicts with your own, do you automatically shut … Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Overcoming Tragedy and Finding Hope

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Serge’s message to children and adolescents, “Fight hard to unite the whole world. The past must teach us but it must not affect us negatively. We as human should continue to love one another for the sake of making a better world for the generation to come to enjoy.” Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Playing to Learn with Game Designer Jason Haas

Posted on January 27, 2012 by

In our See It & Be It post today, I wanted to feature a person who has a cool job that many kids may not even know exists! They all play computer games, but have they ever thought about designing … Continue reading →

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Does this pink miniskirt make me look stupid? Stereotype Threat and Kids

Posted on January 17, 2012 by

Have you ever walked into a room and become immediately aware that something about you makes you stand out in the crowd, makes you different, might lead others to believe certain things to be true about you before you’ve even … Continue reading →

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See It and Be It: Finding Meaning in Pain

Posted on December 17, 2011 by

Recently, I was working to raise awareness about a key issue that I felt was leading to unfair treatment of many and to inappropriate decisions being made. As I talked to others about this and attempted to rally people to … Continue reading →

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