Kids – Page 6

Olympic Life Lessons: Go For Your Personal Gold

March 2, 2010 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

March 2, 2010 Do you miss the Olympics already? I know I do, as it’s one of the rare times I tune in to the tube regularly to witness the spectacle, the quests, the rivalries and glitches that define drama in life’s own reality TV show...I mean, really. You can’t get more ‘central casting’ than this… ...Wholesome looking athletes, intriguing back-story baggage, triumphant … [Read more...]

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Sexy Broccoli, Saucy 6 Year Olds & Why SexEd is a Must: SexTech Pt.3

February 21, 2010 by Amy Jussel 3 Comments

Feb 21, 2010 Last night I snapped this lousy iPhone shot from Draeger’s deli as I scanned the takeout selections to treat myself to a quiet Sat. night feast. I did a double-take when I saw “sexy broccoli” thinking some wry night shift worker with a droll sense of humor was slipping in a “sex sells” snippet on the ol’ Bush broccoli-hating spree of yesteryear. Alas, I … [Read more...]

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Project Happiness: How Are YOU Faring?

February 14, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Mar. 20, 2015 Update It's evidently #International Day of Happiness on Twitter which ironically takes up most of the 140 characters as a hashtag, so I'm reprising this post to give people some ideas about the latest Project Happiness challenge to launch 'circles of happiness' in sustainable ways. It's also apropos to reprise Media That Uplifts and Inspires: Positive Picks for … [Read more...]

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Author Rosalind Wiseman Brings Youth Editors Into YA KidLit Process

February 8, 2010 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

Feb. 8, 2010 I bought a copy of the new YA novel by renowned author Rosalind Wiseman of Queen Bees & Wannabes bestseller fame, called “Boys, Girls & Other Hazardous Materials” ...As soon as it hit my home front, my daughter and her ‘BFF’ clamored to snag it from me, lured in by the cover visual alone. Mean Girls writer and co-star Tina Fey had a snarky testimonial on … [Read more...]

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Grammy Glitz and Gimmicks Galore: Did Kids Watch? Did You?

February 1, 2010 by Amy Jussel 4 Comments

Feb.1, 2010 Promise I’ll leave the 52nd Annual Grammy music deconstruction to the review pros, but just wanted to comment on the media and gadgetry of 21st century events in new media style. Where else would you see social media integration of Imogen Heap's Twitter Dress composed of photos sent by fans in real-time using the hashtag #twitdress? Purpose? To let fans … [Read more...]

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