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Don't conform..Transform

English - Media, Children, Parenting Teens
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Don't conform..Transform · 6d ago

10 year old girl responds to sexualized media and marketing: GIrls these days

As I was working with some tween girls to develop critical media literacy, we decided to make our own media to share our thoughts on sexualized media and marketing. I wanted to share one of the products with you. One … Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 1W ago

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 →
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Don't conform..Transform · 1W ago

Put the technology down and connect with your life

Last week I was in beautiful Malibu, California at the Pepperdine Lecture Series. I attended a talk by a colleague of mine, Brady Bryce, who talked about how to live in this increasingly connected world. I was struck by both … Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 2W ago

Learning to Flourish

“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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Don't conform..Transform · 2W ago

Are Princesses Really so Bad?!

If you read the review or information about the book Cinderella Ate my Daughter, you may be wondering, are princesses really that bad? Are they evil? Is it wrong to let my child play with anything princess related? People also … Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 3W ago

Fight the Power: Children and Adolescents as Consumer Activists

Using social media and word of mouth, adolescents and caring adults can work together to fight for their rights and advocate against companies that put a bulls-eye on their childhood. Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 3W ago

Sexualization of Children: A Person’s a Person, No Matter How Small

“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” 
— Dr. Seuss (The Lorax) As the mother of three children and a professional educator who’s worked with children for many years, I … Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 1M ago

Katniss Everdeen: The First Post-Girl Power Hero

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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Don't conform..Transform · 1M ago

Remember This: 8 Things I want to tell my 8 Year Old Daughter

My youngest daughter turned 8 years old this week. This means that she has moved into the world of tweens. Tween marketing is commonly focused on kids between the ages of 8-12 years, and it has become a stage in … Continue reading →
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Don't conform..Transform · 1M ago

Women in Leadership: The Importance of Inspiration

When I was a college student in the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, there were few women leaders on the campus of the religiously affiliated school that I attended. Rooted in a church system that was very focused on the … Continue reading →
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