Nov. 1, 2010 Everyone’s buzzing about getting out the vote, but if you’re under 18, what’s a kid to do, besides prodding parents to find their nearest voting spot? Google Election Center's gadget … [Read more...]
Reverse Trick or Treating? Isn’t That, Um, Marketing?
October 31, 2008 by 7 Comments
As one who is always looking for an easy ‘twofer’ (whether it’s a sunscreen that moisturizes, an inside-out raincoat, or a trick or treating door-knock to recycle unused toys) I started pondering the … [Read more...]
Media Simulations Where Kids Cast Their Vote: Silly or Sage?
October 14, 2008 by 7 Comments
I vote sage. But you probably figured that. Sunday's Kids Pick the President Nickelodeon News special fell off my radar...even with Linda Ellerbee’s encouragement to get in the practice of … [Read more...]
Sensationalist Slop: “Dear Media, Please Do Your Job…”
September 19, 2008 by 3 Comments
Further to this week's article on ‘what sells’ in sensationalized media coverage, need we remind kids that the same thing applies to our upcoming election season? As children try to … [Read more...]
