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Does Media Matter: Media and Perception of Reality
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
On Mother’s Day: The Beauty and Challenge Of Mothering
Ah, Mother’s Day. Some argue that it’s just a day created by marketers to get more sales while others see it as a sentimental favorite. Whatever your views, today is a great time to think about the beauty, strength, and … Continue reading
Screen-Free Week is Here!
Did you know that it’s been estimated that children between 8-18 spend almost 11 hours a day engaging with media (Rideout et al., 2010)? Adolescents who consume media most heavily are at risk physically, socially, and emotionally. Children develop creativity, … Continue reading
Steubenville and Sexualization
I am haunted by the case described in this article in the New York Times of a high school girl who, while unconscious, was reportedly dragged to different parties and sexually assaulted by several high school boys. As the mother … Continue reading
Posted in Acting, For Teens and Tweens
Tagged child development, identity, media and children, Objectification, parenting, Sexualization
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A Very Sexy Halloween to You
Halloween has become a very sexy holiday. The costumes have become reminiscent of the adult entertainment industry, promoting girls and women as sexual objects. Let me tell you a few stories. A friend of mine took her high school aged … Continue reading
Fear and Loathing in Middle School: Stepping outside of gender norms
One of the reasons that gender stereotyped media and marketing bothers me is that it sets expectations for acceptable behaviors regarding gender. Given what we know about how media shapes our expectations about reality, without a doubt these highly gendered … Continue reading
Posted in For Teens and Tweens, Talking
Tagged Adolescence, child development, Gender role, gender stereotypes, identity, media and children, parenting
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Letting Go of Perfect
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
Tips for Starting Off the New School Year Right
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
