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Where The Wild Things Are! Media, Mamas & More

May 9, 2009 by Amy Jussel 2 Comments

May 9, 2009 My original title for this post was “Wild Babies & Squirrelly Mamas” but just imagining the trash that would find its way to my spam filter deterred! This new headline gives me the … [Read more...]

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When Art Meets Earth: Wyland’s Ocean Murals Inspire Kids to Care

April 23, 2009 by Amy Jussel 18 Comments

April 23, 2009 Wyland unveiled his latest original art at the world premiere of Disneynature's Earth where it will remain on display through May at the historic El Capitan Theater in … [Read more...]

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Shaping Youth Teen Team Reflects On Disneynature EARTH Premiere

April 22, 2009 by Amy Jussel 13 Comments

April 22, 2009 Talk about a ‘circle of life.’ Disneynature, the first film label to be released by Disney in 60 years, truly DOES represent a full rotation of EARTH, by going back to their studio … [Read more...]

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Daily Good: Media That Can Fuel Kids’ Souls: Bella & Tarra

January 6, 2009 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Many of us have seen the classic Stuart Brown National Institute of Play viral video of the polar bear and sled dogs making the rounds many times over as the quintessential ‘odd couple’ … [Read more...]

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Hand Up Congo: Send Your Old Cellphones, Honor Gregoire!

December 19, 2008 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

Children have a way of connecting with animals more than people sometimes, and it’s not often that I have an opportunity to help out both in one media-based nugget to unite the … [Read more...]

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A Bear Votes.org: Flash Animation Eco-Messages Kids Love!

November 3, 2008 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Yep. Free Range Studios (once again!) produced this cute little animated critter tale. (Pretty soon I'm going to sound like I'm shilling for them!) I've already covered their Uncaged" pig-tale for … [Read more...]

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