Category Archives: What’s out There That’s Good

These posts focus on positive products and resources for parents, caring adults, tweens, and teens. These are things that promote positive, empowering visions of who kids can become rather than sexualized, stereotypical messages.

Positive Pick: Lottie Doll is a fashion doll you can feel good about!

Posted on November 16, 2012 by

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 →

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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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Mr. Rogers Remix: Television that promotes learning, creativity, and social skills

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

I love this remix of Fred Rogers’ work. What made Mr. Rogers special was his ability to bring deep knowledge about education and child development and learning into the mainstream and make it accessible. He met children with respect and … Continue reading →

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Learning to Flourish

Posted on May 10, 2012 by

“I am fundamentally an optimist. Whether that comes from nature or nurture, I cannot say. Part of being optimistic is keeping one’s head pointed toward the sun, one’s feet moving forward. There were many dark moments when my faith in … Continue reading →

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Katniss Everdeen: The First Post-Girl Power Hero

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

I loved this thoughtful article about Katniss from Rebecca Hains, a media studies professor who writes about children and media. I have cross posted it with her gracious permission. Rebecca’s point is that Katniss is not sexualized, she’s a normal … Continue reading →

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Positive Activism Ideas: More Fun Ways to Slam Media and Marketers Sexualizing Kids

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

In the post linked below,  Amy Jussel of Shaping Youth shows how New Moon Girls has come up with a virtual sticker, similar to those I advocated in the post Stick it To ‘em. It’s time for those of us … Continue reading →

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Positive Activity for Kids and Adults: Writing Your Own Once Upon a Time Story

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

Disney will be coming out with a new Princess, this one is younger and directed primarily at the pre-k audience. One has to ask, do we really need a new princess? The others aren’t enough? Taking a cue from Melissa from … Continue reading →

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See what girls say about STEM

Posted on March 4, 2012 by
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Positive Pick: Princess Recovery a great book for parents of girls

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

 In my positive pick today, I wanted to tell you about a book that was recently released by Dr. Jennifer L. Hartstein. Dr. Hartstein is a psychologist who works with clients to promote self-awareness and acceptance and she has written … Continue reading →

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Positive Pick: Hugo a Movie Full of Magic

Posted on December 12, 2011 by

Hugo Movie Trailer It can be difficult to find movies that are affirming for both boys and girls, and it is a rare film today that captures the imagination and pulls us into the magical world of cinema. As I … Continue reading →

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