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Lottie Dolls: Positive Picks for Healthier Play

December 15, 2014 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Jan. 4, 2016 About a year after I wrote this initial post, Lottie dolls have reached the stars, with recent accolades as the first doll in space designed as Stargazer Lottie by a six year old Canadian … [Read more...]

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“Brave Girls Want” Marissa Mayer to Lead, Not Follow

August 23, 2013 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Aug. 22, 2013 Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has posed a vast public health problem in the latest edition of Vogue……Literally and figuratively.That can be a good thing if it helps ignite a media conversation … [Read more...]

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