
I have been carrying around the 2009 Target toy catalog with me since I received it in November, showing it tofriends and just delighting in the fact that this post would write itself. Guest blogger Monica at Sociological Images beat me to it, however,with this fantasic critique. Girl: I am a girl...

Parents for Ethical Marketing Why Disney should "lead such a debate [about commercialized media for children], not try to quash it, and it should stop leveling puffed-up accusations at [critic Susan] Linn."
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By Maxwell King Ever since little David smote Goliath and the mighty giant fell with a thud to earth, he has served as the symbol of small, overmatched combatants who are somehow able to defeat much greater powers. ...

Parents for Ethical Marketing New blog from one of the authors of "So Sexy So Soon," Diane Levin.
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Many early childhood directors are worried about the ways they see young children trying to be sexy, and have bought copies of So Sexy So Soon for their resource libraries. They hoped that parents in the ...

Somehow I survived my once-a-year trip to a mall and even had the joy of discovering a new Disney Princess product: Copy reads: Do not apply “. . . to nails that are thin, damaged or infected. For children ages 5 +.” Most five-year-olds’ nail are naturally thin. I wo...

Enough with the gift guides. If you’re looking for a gift — eco-friendly, BPA-free, safe, local, gender neutral, fair-trade, all-natural or small-enough-to-fit-your-budget — the internets are full of guides to help you. You don’t need another from me. What you may need is some inspiration. Perhap...

Parents for Ethical Marketing A different kind of gift guide. Thanks, Annie Fox!
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The year our daughter turned 15 she announced that she didn’t want us to buy her any “stuff” for Hanukkah. Huh? Did I hear that right? No

The FTC recentlyissued Marketing Violent Entertainment to Children: A Sixth Follow-Up Review of Industry Practices in the Motion Picture, Music Recording & Electronic Game Industries...

I would so love to attend this FTC forum in D.C. that I am almost willing to snack on [fill in name of food industry sponsor]’s deliciousproducts all day long. While standing in the front of the room. Andpassing out coupons. ...

Parents for Ethical Marketing Interesting new research on when girls begin to be affected by media images.
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If you live in Minnesota you’ve undoubtly been solicited to contribute to a worthy nonprofit tomorrow,November 17, onGive to the Max Day. ...

This morning I had the honor of participating on a panel for the Minnesota Public Health Association,Unhealthy Influences: The Impact of Advertising on the Health of Children...

Parents for Ethical Marketing New Moon Media, who produces ad-free New Moon Magazine and supports on online community for girls 8 - 12, is in danger of going out of business. Please consider a gift subscription for a girl you know -- or donate one to a library or classroom! If you know New Moon, you know it is vital to keep this resource available to girls.
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New Moon Girls is an inspirational magazine and online for girls ages 8 to 12 to engage in self-discovery, creativity, and community.

Kudos to all the smart parents who knew that Baby Einstein videos would not make their babies smarter: If anyone believedDisney had cued into a magic, painless way to create babies guaranteed to test into the Gifted and Talented Education program by third grade, their children’s bigger problem w...

A thrilling success for CCFC: Parent alert: the Walt Disney Company is now offering refunds for all those “Baby Einstein” videos that did not make children into geniuses. Th...

Parents for Ethical Marketing A stunning victory! Pass the word to parents far and wide!
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We've got great news. CCFC's ongoing campaign to stop the false and deceptive marketing of baby videos has had a stunning success. We've persuaded the Walt Disney Company to offer a full refund to anyone who purchased a Baby Einstein DVD in the last five years. The refund is only available for a ...

















