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What's New in the World of Kids and Media
Privacy advocates ask policymakers to take action against Google, schools explore the...
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By Julia Plonowski
(2.22.12)
current events, new this week, pop culture
Teachable Moments
Boys Don't Cry
My 5-year-old is one of those stereotypical boys. He loves cars, sports, bugs, burping,...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.21.12)
media influence, sex in the media, stereotypes, violence
Teachable Moments
When Good Role Models Go Bad
There seem to be only a few short years between the time a child star makes it big and...
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By Caroline Knorr
(2.13.12)
media influence, role models, sex in the media
Teachable Moments
How TV Can Save Your Daughter (Sort of)
When my 6-year-old daughter told me she hates her “fat thighs” the other morning, part of...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.13.12)
role models, teachable moments, tv
Teachable Moments
Watch Out! Family Movies with Surprisingly Sexy Scenes
During a recent evening of channel surfing, I was pleasantly surprised to come across...
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By Betsy Bozdech
(2.13.12)
movies
Teachable Moments
10 Worst TV Role Models -- Part 1
What Are Kids Learning from TV Characters? When it comes to sex, violence, drinking,...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.6.12)
family media, pop culture, stereotypes, teachable moments, tv
Teachable Moments
10 Worst TV Role Models -- Part 2
By the time we're adults, most of us have figured out the difference between the kind of...
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By Sierra Filucci
(2.6.12)
family media, pop culture, stereotypes, teachable moments, tv
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