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The Oprah Factor: Stop the Yo-Yo Dieting Messages

April 9, 2009 by Amy Jussel 12 Comments

April 8, 2009 Young women and their moms have been "under the influence" of Oprah longer than you can say “she’s gotta have it.” From cuddly bathrobes to kids' book club picks, when the grand dame of daytime speaks, people listen. Precisely the point that Director Darryl Roberts of America the Beautiful is making in his recent “open letter to Oprah” plea to curb the weight … [Read more...]

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Shaping Youth Co-Sponsors “Consuming Kids” Movie Premiere!

April 3, 2009 by Amy Jussel 7 Comments

April 2, 2009 Academic rockstars are descending upon U.C. Berkeley April 24th, as CCFC leaders speak in person on the commercialization of childhood and the impact on our culture!Shaping Youth is proud to be a media sponsor of the S.F. Bay Area Premiere of the movie Consuming Kids, and co-sponsor of this all-star panel in time for 'spring cleaning' 2009 to get rid of all this … [Read more...]

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Kids Green Science Shenanigans for St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2009 by Amy Jussel 9 Comments

Update March 15, 2016 Will you be celebrating the lucky lore and leprechauns/limericks of March 17 holiday hoopla? Hadn't seen this easy rainbow slime for STEM & STEAM sensory play and tactile discovery with wee ones; so I'm adding it to this helpful 2016 activities roundup from Playdough to Plato on the St. Patrick's Day project front for early learners 3-8. Also check … [Read more...]

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NPR: Do1Thing and Sell For A Cause Marketplace on Facebook

March 11, 2009 by Amy Jussel 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 at midnight tonight when Celebrities for a Cause kicks in on the Facebook Marketplace powered by Oodle…Want to help Shaping Youth make a difference in the world without opening your … [Read more...]

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Serious Fun! Making Media to Study for SAT Exams

March 10, 2009 by Amy Jussel 1 Comment

Mar. 9, 2009 I’ll admit I had my doubts. When Jack at MIT told all of us on the Classroom 2.0 hub that BrainyFlix was asking kids to make viral videos for pass around fun about SAT vocabulary words my first thought was reminiscent of Cosby’s comedy monologue with Noah and the Ark, “Riiiiiiight.” Even with cool prize payola (free iTunes download for every 5 referrals or … [Read more...]

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