Mar. 25, 2016 Just back from a 'spring break' social media hiatus reprising our unplugged trip to Catalina Island, albeit only day tripping vs a leisurely week away, as we tried to 'recreate' and … [Read more...]
Sexy Broccoli, Saucy 6 Year Olds & Why SexEd is a Must: SexTech Pt.3
February 21, 2010 by 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 … [Read more...]
Grammy Glitz and Gimmicks Galore: Did Kids Watch? Did You?
February 1, 2010 by 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 … [Read more...]
Our Body Image Pro, Dr. Robyn Silverman on The Tyra Show Oct. 5!
October 2, 2009 by 3 Comments
October 2, 2009 Many of you know the irony that I’m ‘press phobic’ and camera shy despite a journalism and ad/media background plus a Communications degree, so it always amazes me when people LIKE the … [Read more...]
FCC Chair Receives Our Coalition Letter on Product Placement
September 24, 2009 by 2 Comments
Sept. 24, 2009 Shaping Youth is part of this coalition (15pp pdf here) joining over 50 signatories on "FCC Docket 08-90." As a nonpartisan, non-censorship, nonprofit recall I support two key … [Read more...]
BlameAThon: Tweet Your Troubles to Fight Cancer Today!
September 9, 2009 by 4 Comments
Sept. 9, 2009 School class schedule not what you’d hoped? Coach call you out in front of your teammates? BF ran off with your BFF? Or just need a dose of perspective? Whatcha waitin’ for? “Blame … [Read more...]
NPR: Do1Thing and Sell For A Cause Marketplace on Facebook
March 11, 2009 by 2 Comments
Mar. 11, 2009 Heads up on two youth-focused National Public Radio blurbs this week: First is the NPR Weekend Edition clip, 'What's For Sale? Check Facebook all about our ‘Sell for a Cause' launch … [Read more...]
One Week Countdown! Vote For Your Favorite Ashoka Youth Venture!
January 2, 2009 by 2 Comments
What better way to kick off the New Year than a quick click to put fresh faces of change to work on the world’s big issues? Ashoka’s Youth Venture, a global network of over 2,000 … [Read more...]
FitBit At TechCrunch 50: Launching Exercise Through Media
September 9, 2008 by 4 Comments
Watching the TechCrunch 50 conference of selected startups LIVE on my laptop as my dog swims off the dock reminds me of my dad’s theory that you can see a football game better at home than in … [Read more...]
Young Innovators: Get Out of the Garage and Into the Marketplace!
September 5, 2008 by 9 Comments
Calling all social media wünderkind, changebloggers, and humanitarian twitterati and digerati of the millennial set (yes, this means you, Alex Steed) there’s ‘gold in them thar’ … [Read more...]
Shaping Youth Joins EcoLiteracy Coalition: No Child Left INSIDE
July 9, 2008 by 38 Comments
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan consortium, I’m always keenly aware when I’m being ‘played’ by both the ‘right and left’ of a political hot potato, and I strive to … [Read more...]
Facelifts for Kiddie Characters: Rebranding ’80s Icons?
June 17, 2008 by 15 Comments
Last week’s New York Times article on 21st century ‘facelifts’ for kiddie characters gave me the willies on a variety of fronts, despite the fact that I’ve personally ‘freshened’ many a brand in my … [Read more...]
