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Beyond Catfights: TV That's Good for Girls
Do you remember when you were a kid, about 9 or 10, and your best friend was everything...
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(2.27.12)
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When Good Role Models Go Bad
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Caroline Knorr
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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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Sierra Filucci
(2.13.12)
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10 Best TV Role Models
Bob the Builder, Dora the Explorer, iCarly -- these are the characters our kids are...
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(2.6.12)
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What We Love: Books That Boost Kids' Self Esteem
Most kids aren't made of Teflon, so you've probably heard yours utter put-downs like "I'm...
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Caroline Knorr
(4.7.11)
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