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Dark Knight Rises: Resources to Reassure Kids

July 20, 2012 by Amy Jussel 10 Comments

July 20, 2012 “Some Joker has to ruin it all,” a young ticket holder shaking his head fumed as news of the Batman movie premiere tragedy shot through every media channel from mobile to … [Read more...]

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What Will Kids Learn About Dr. George Tiller? And From Who?

May 31, 2009 by Amy Jussel 8 Comments

May 31, 2009 When heinous acts of murder shake our nation to its very core, it brings out “the good, the bad, and the ugly” in media coverage, personal dogma and combative demogoguery. Whether … [Read more...]