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Confessions of a Virgin Meebo User at YPulse…
Youth mobile activism? Media mashups? M-commerce? M-trends?Heads up…I’d say keep your eyes peeled on Meebo for...
Youth mobile activism? Media mashups? M-commerce? M-trends?Heads up…I’d say keep your eyes peeled on Meebo for...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Using Mobile to Mobilize: Tapping Into Youth Info Needs
If you still think Cha-cha is a dance step and Isis is a bird, it’s time to mobilize your mindset and get a glimpse of mobile...
If you still think Cha-cha is a dance step and Isis is a bird, it’s time to mobilize your mindset and get a glimpse of mobile...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Shaping Youth Joins EcoLiteracy Coalition: No Child Left INSIDE
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan consortium, I’m always keenly aware when I’m being ‘played’ by both the ‘right and...
As a nonprofit, nonpartisan consortium, I’m always keenly aware when I’m being ‘played’ by both the ‘right and...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Using Media to Inspire All Ages: Lia Neal to Dara Torres
The Olympics have been the siren call for many a teen athlete, whether it’s fantasy role play to make workouts more fun (I...
The Olympics have been the siren call for many a teen athlete, whether it’s fantasy role play to make workouts more fun (I...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Going Green With Red, White & Blue Celebrations
Green Mary, who runs ‘zero waste events’ with biodegradable, compostable greenware, should supply our annual island 4th of...
Green Mary, who runs ‘zero waste events’ with biodegradable, compostable greenware, should supply our annual island 4th of...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Teens and Technology: Countdown to YPulse National Mashup ‘08!
“There are people who believe that for-profit marketing and non-profit youth media or education can’t exist in the same...
“There are people who believe that for-profit marketing and non-profit youth media or education can’t exist in the same...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Teen Talk Equals Ticketing, Even Driving Hands-Free
Well, it’s D-day for driving, teens.Much like the KFF study on teen media multitasking, lawmakers in California, cellphone...
Well, it’s D-day for driving, teens.Much like the KFF study on teen media multitasking, lawmakers in California, cellphone...
24 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Advertising, Consumerism, Growing up too..., Marketing Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Advertising, Consumerism, Growing up too..., Marketing Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Media Rules! Shaping Youth Interviews Brian Reich
We interrupt this series on product placement and the quest for FCC media rules to add a very pertinent voice into the mix,...
We interrupt this series on product placement and the quest for FCC media rules to add a very pertinent voice into the mix,...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
This Vacation is Brought to You By…(Part 2: Branding Partnerships)
Cruise news, trip tips, kids’ brand loyalty pitches at cheerleading camps, sports and spa getaways…Who’s...
Cruise news, trip tips, kids’ brand loyalty pitches at cheerleading camps, sports and spa getaways…Who’s...
28 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Advertising, Branding Kids'..., Consumerism, Marketing Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Advertising, Branding Kids'..., Consumerism, Marketing Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
This Vacation is Brought to You By…
Oh, how I wish I were 12 again…Apple Camp Workshop is a three-hour FREE hands-on media camp for kids 8-12, in slick...
Oh, how I wish I were 12 again…Apple Camp Workshop is a three-hour FREE hands-on media camp for kids 8-12, in slick...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
My Daughter Drank the Kool-Aid: Media Moments in Adolescence
Media’s power has an odd way of sneaking up on you at unexpected moments…Remember this one I wrote about preteen...
Media’s power has an odd way of sneaking up on you at unexpected moments…Remember this one I wrote about preteen...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
New Moon Girl Media: Orb28 Gives Rise to Teen Voices (Part 2)
Ready to tap into the ‘inner sphere’ of the upcoming teen site Orb28?Continuing yesterday’s post about youth...
Ready to tap into the ‘inner sphere’ of the upcoming teen site Orb28?Continuing yesterday’s post about youth...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
New Moon’s Rising For Girls Media: Orb28 For Teens 13-15+ (Part 1)
Orb28 Let’s see: Orb: “A sphere of influence, a collective body”…28: numeral referring to the...
Orb28 Let’s see: Orb: “A sphere of influence, a collective body”…28: numeral referring to the...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Manga Makeovers and Other Body Image Cartoon Capers (Part 2)
It’s devil’s advocate day here, as I try to flush out my bias and take a centrist point of view on the cartoon character...
It’s devil’s advocate day here, as I try to flush out my bias and take a centrist point of view on the cartoon character...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Facelifts for Kiddie Characters: Rebranding ’80s Icons?
Last week’s New York Times article on 21st century ‘facelifts’ for kiddie characters gave me the willies on a variety of...
Last week’s New York Times article on 21st century ‘facelifts’ for kiddie characters gave me the willies on a variety of...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Media Unplugged: Shaping Youth Off the Grid
As I mentioned earlier in this post, I’ve been needing to ‘unplug’ in a big way judging from my “828...
As I mentioned earlier in this post, I’ve been needing to ‘unplug’ in a big way judging from my “828...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Peter Coyote Lends His Voice to Dads & Daughters New Video
“Is your daughter more influenced by media images than you’d like her to be?” Um…understatement of the year, here....
“Is your daughter more influenced by media images than you’d like her to be?” Um…understatement of the year, here....
44 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Zrii & the Tao of Healthy Beverages: What’s IN This Stuff?
Raised predominantly in Hawaii, packaging like Fiji water and Zrii always catches my eye, as do lofty health claims like, “a...
Raised predominantly in Hawaii, packaging like Fiji water and Zrii always catches my eye, as do lofty health claims like, “a...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Defending Pretending: The Need for Prominent Play (Part 2)
When’s the last time you unplugged to take time, space, and silence to reconnect with yourself and just play? It’s no...
When’s the last time you unplugged to take time, space, and silence to reconnect with yourself and just play? It’s no...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Heads Up, Screen Fiends! The Case for Make Believe (Part 1)
So, you think junior’s getting a jump start with baby media, electronic pacifiers, and the cell phone as a rattle, eh?...
So, you think junior’s getting a jump start with baby media, electronic pacifiers, and the cell phone as a rattle, eh?...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Girls Rock! Movie: Banding Together Across the Country
They’re baaaaack! Girls Rock! (the movie) is playing a reprise role in S.F. (this time at The Red Vic MovieHouse in the...
They’re baaaaack! Girls Rock! (the movie) is playing a reprise role in S.F. (this time at The Red Vic MovieHouse in the...
51 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Rock & Roll Camp for Girls; Tween Talent Hits the Virtual Stage
After a grueling jan-kan-po match last night to see if I’d land in the Haight for the Girls Rock! reprise, or on the...
After a grueling jan-kan-po match last night to see if I’d land in the Haight for the Girls Rock! reprise, or on the...
51 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Emerging..., Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Emerging..., Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Teen Triplets Create Polar Bear Nation: Clothing for a Cause
Speaking of Young People Who Rock, next time adults get in a funk about the future of our country, or need re-energized and...
Speaking of Young People Who Rock, next time adults get in a funk about the future of our country, or need re-energized and...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Virtual Healing: War Torn Teens Face Reality Post-Iraq Duty
As I said last year in my Memorial Day post, it’s odd that kids play online commando games with glamorized military might,...
As I said last year in my Memorial Day post, it’s odd that kids play online commando games with glamorized military might,...
60 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Show & Tell Tactics That Stick In Kids’ Brains
This rubbery, anatomically correct representation of one pound of fat (about the size of a coffee mug) works wonders to toss...
This rubbery, anatomically correct representation of one pound of fat (about the size of a coffee mug) works wonders to toss...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Waffling A Bit On Snacks: Food for Thought
Yesterday when I wrote about the oxymoronic sounding ‘healthy vending’ of YoNaturals (in Washington Post photo gallery...
Yesterday when I wrote about the oxymoronic sounding ‘healthy vending’ of YoNaturals (in Washington Post photo gallery...
67 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Consumerism
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Consumerismshapingyouth posted a blog entry
Making Change With Vending Machines: Yo Naturals, Organics
To vend or not to vend: one of many school nutrition and cost/accountability conundrums…Is there such a thing as...
To vend or not to vend: one of many school nutrition and cost/accountability conundrums…Is there such a thing as...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Precedent Setting Cyberbullying Indictment for Missouri Mom
“The world would be a better place without you.”Just think about that phrase for awhile. Let it sink in. Feel the pain.I...
“The world would be a better place without you.”Just think about that phrase for awhile. Let it sink in. Feel the pain.I...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Adina’s Deck Gives Kids A Clue on Solving Cyberbullying Mysteries
In the wake of yesterday’s federal grand jury cyberbullying indictment of a twisted MySpace hoax which resulted in a teen’s...
In the wake of yesterday’s federal grand jury cyberbullying indictment of a twisted MySpace hoax which resulted in a teen’s...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Beyonce’s Deréon Divas: Pop-Tarts & Sesame Streetwalkers
Just as I was thinking I wouldn’t have time to post today because of Shaping Youth’s film screening fund-raiser of Two...
Just as I was thinking I wouldn’t have time to post today because of Shaping Youth’s film screening fund-raiser of Two...
72 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Media Shaping..., Marketing Shaping..., Emerging..., Shaping Youth
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Media Shaping..., Marketing Shaping..., Emerging..., Shaping Youthshapingyouth posted a blog entry
Breaking the Color Code & Princess Power
One of my favorite ‘stereotypes in media’ moments is when I get to use my own background to instill critical thinking...
One of my favorite ‘stereotypes in media’ moments is when I get to use my own background to instill critical thinking...
73 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Misogyny &...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Misogyny &...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Digital Media in Education: First Annual Sesame Symposium
On Friday, digital education dominated the kidsphere, spanning from my own NextNow collaboratory peer, Claudia L’Amoreaux of...
On Friday, digital education dominated the kidsphere, spanning from my own NextNow collaboratory peer, Claudia L’Amoreaux of...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Moms Who Inspire & the Non-Moms Who Support Us!
A bouquet of thanks to all of the mothers out there who are sharing their knowledge and tips for making the world a better...
A bouquet of thanks to all of the mothers out there who are sharing their knowledge and tips for making the world a better...
75 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, People Shaping..., Viral & Buzz..., Marketing Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, People Shaping..., Viral & Buzz..., Marketing Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Childhood Matters: Moms Speak Out On Food and Love
Our ‘sneak preview’ screening of Two Angry Moms was lightly attended in San Mateo tonight, but it was still great to kick...
Our ‘sneak preview’ screening of Two Angry Moms was lightly attended in San Mateo tonight, but it was still great to kick...
76 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Consumerism
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Consumerismshapingyouth posted a blog entry
Envirolution! Green Society Gets the Red Carpet Treatment
Shaping Youth’s fellow semifinalists in the 2008 Echoing Green competition are founders Tim, Alex, and Antuan, of...
Shaping Youth’s fellow semifinalists in the 2008 Echoing Green competition are founders Tim, Alex, and Antuan, of...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Stuffing the Story: Ignoring Media As A Coping Tactic
Last night I was with my three preteen godkids, whose mom worked for Radio Disney for awhile; so of course, the topic turned to...
Last night I was with my three preteen godkids, whose mom worked for Radio Disney for awhile; so of course, the topic turned to...
82 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Viral & Buzz..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Viral & Buzz..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Preteen Tips on Nutrition, Body Image & “How to Say it To Girls”
“Faced with conflicting messages from parents, peers, and media, many preteens — both boys and girls — develop...
“Faced with conflicting messages from parents, peers, and media, many preteens — both boys and girls — develop...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
The Miley Mess & Role Model Reverb: What to Do
Before I turn part two of yesterday’s preteen post on the pop culture hypefest of Miley Cyrus over to Dr. Robyn...
Before I turn part two of yesterday’s preteen post on the pop culture hypefest of Miley Cyrus over to Dr. Robyn...
87 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Growing up too...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping..., Growing up too...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Parents and Preteens Aren’t Too Smiley About Miley
It may be ‘vanity’ but it’s certainly not ‘fair.’ I’m speaking of course about the...
It may be ‘vanity’ but it’s certainly not ‘fair.’ I’m speaking of course about the...
88 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Viral & Buzz..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Viral & Buzz..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Common Sense Media Forms Moms On Media Community
Promise I’ll finish my Earth Day eco-posts on Dizzywood’s Arbor Day Foundation digital alliance, Zookazoo’s...
Promise I’ll finish my Earth Day eco-posts on Dizzywood’s Arbor Day Foundation digital alliance, Zookazoo’s...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Dr. Robyn Silverman Joins Shaping Youth As Our Body Image Pro
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Robyn Silverman as our new body image expert here at Shaping Youth, where I’ll no doubt also...
We’re thrilled to welcome Dr. Robyn Silverman as our new body image expert here at Shaping Youth, where I’ll no doubt also...
95 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Marketing Shaping..., Emerging..., Shaping Youth, Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Operation Teen Book Drop Supports YA Lit With Street Teams
Never fails…Every time I try to pre-slate a feature it gets bumped to the backburner because something pops up with...
Never fails…Every time I try to pre-slate a feature it gets bumped to the backburner because something pops up with...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Best Practices For Kids Social Media: Profile Settings
How can we help kids’ learn to configure their profiles so they have fun on social media sites, while protecting themselves...
How can we help kids’ learn to configure their profiles so they have fun on social media sites, while protecting themselves...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
“My Data is My Data:” Putting Choice Back into Social Media
My Data is My Data.org is a plug-in for those of us who are not so wild about social media hubs tracking our every move for...
My Data is My Data.org is a plug-in for those of us who are not so wild about social media hubs tracking our every move for...
105 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Product..., Shaping Youth, Viral & Buzz..., Marketing Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Product..., Shaping Youth, Viral & Buzz..., Marketing Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Virtual Worlds Are Still Unwritten: Can We Move Beyond Consumption?
Natasha Bedingfield’s performing in Habbo’s teen virtual world April 10th and her hit song ironically correlates to the...
Natasha Bedingfield’s performing in Habbo’s teen virtual world April 10th and her hit song ironically correlates to the...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
The Attention Factor Applies to Kids, Celebrities, Spouses
Alice Aspen March was my “celebrity commercial break” in my Shaping Youth workshop about using the power of media...
Alice Aspen March was my “celebrity commercial break” in my Shaping Youth workshop about using the power of media...
108 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping..., Growing up too...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping..., Growing up too...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Role Modeling Resiliency: How Are Kids’ Coping Skills?
“We regret to inform you,” no one wants to hear that opener…Tonight I came back from a celebratory dinner with fellow...
“We regret to inform you,” no one wants to hear that opener…Tonight I came back from a celebratory dinner with fellow...
111 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping..., Growing up too...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping..., Growing up too...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Nim’s Island: Shaping Youth Through Imagination & Adventure
“Be the hero of your own story.” Ooh, I’m likin’ this one already…and Nim’s Island doesn’t even open in theatres...
“Be the hero of your own story.” Ooh, I’m likin’ this one already…and Nim’s Island doesn’t even open in theatres...
115 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: EcoKids-En..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: EcoKids-En..., Shaping Youth, Marketing Shaping..., Media Shaping...shapingyouth posted a blog entry
When Green Gets Jaded: Marketing Hope to Kids
I thought about doing a full deconstruction of Earth Hour because as this Wall Street Journal article says, “numbers may...
I thought about doing a full deconstruction of Earth Hour because as this Wall Street Journal article says, “numbers may...
shapingyouth posted a blog entry
Earth Hour & Kids: Darkness Becomes A Companion
Countdown to Earth Hour, which I wrote about earlier here in a post on virtual events and World Water Day last week....
Countdown to Earth Hour, which I wrote about earlier here in a post on virtual events and World Water Day last week....
118 days ago
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, EcoKids-En..., Emerging..., Marketing Shaping...
Shaping Youth
| Topics: Shaping Youth, EcoKids-En..., Emerging..., Marketing Shaping...