I have learned this week that a lot of people are interested in positive, non-sexualized images of female athletes. I’m glad. What else? Read on:These states have legislation pending to allow ads on school buses:Florida, Idaho, Kentucky, Ohio, … [Read more...]
Movement to restore playtime
January 10, 2011 by
Children in their natural learning environment!I read this line in a New York Times article last week, and felt sad:"She still remembered her own kindergarten classroom from 1985: it had a sandbox, blocks and toys. But this one had a wall of … [Read more...]
New report puts numbers to sexualization of girls on television
December 22, 2010 by
You already know that television is full of inappropriate and unhealthy sexual content for children and teens. If you need any more reasons to turn it off and speak out, take a look at a new report by the Parents Television Council that documents the … [Read more...]
Friday reading list
September 17, 2010 by
I came across a few good reads this week that I wanted to share: Your Tango: Is TV biased against female sexuality? The message in the ad discussed here is that “women deserve sexual satisfaction.” Now that’s a much different message than the … [Read more...]
It came in through the mail slot
September 13, 2010 by
This piece of advertising entered my home uninvited this weekend, and that really annoyed me. I called the 800 number immediately and asked to be taken off the mailing list. And then, even though they didn’t ask, I told them why. We … [Read more...]
Still a virgin?
September 3, 2010 by
Don't like the barrage of unhealthy sexual messages to your pre-teens and teens? Just turn off this giant billboard (advertising a movie) that reinforces the idea to young people that there might be something wrong with them if they aren't … [Read more...]
It’s so easy to block out prevailing cultural norms
September 3, 2010 by
This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics issued a statement, Sexuality, Contraception, and the Media, that was published online and in the September print issue of the journal Pediatrics. The barrage of inappropriate and damaging exposure the … [Read more...]
Latest news on marketing of beverages to kids
July 27, 2010 by
There are two interesting developments regarding potentially deceptive beverage marketing practices. VitaminwaterA federal judge has decided that a lawsuit over the health claims made about Vitaminwater could go forward. The Center for Science in the … [Read more...]
Talking with boys about pornography
July 13, 2010 by
Since I have posted previously about the problems of ready access to pornography on the internet, I wanted to share this discussion from Ask the Mediatrician, which may help you when talking with your kids. This comes from the Center on Media and … [Read more...]
Friday reading list
July 2, 2010 by
Two interesting reports on: teen alcohol consumption, and obesity1. Partnership for a Drug Free America report finds teen girls are drinking more than boys, to relieve stress and worries. From the story in Newsweek: "But girls may be less … [Read more...]
Marketing, Media and Childhood 