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Shaping Youth at Sundance: Film Finds +Parenting Perspectives

February 21, 2014 by Amy Jussel Leave a Comment

Feb. 21, 2014 For the first time ever, Sundance Film Institute added a Sundance Kids division, to introduce and inspire youth with indie films...alas, I couldn’t find anyone who knew about it.It's … [Read more...]

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GLTR Girls: Girls Learn to Ride Creates Oceans of Self Esteem

November 20, 2008 by Amy Jussel 14 Comments

Surfing. Wakeboarding. Snowboarding. Skateboarding. Skiing. All are ‘wannabe’ favorites of GLTR girls that opt for ‘X-treme’ sports over the ‘girly girl’ … [Read more...]

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