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Entries Tagged as 'Media'

Momager: Favorite Kid Stars and Moms in Show Biz

October 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Welcome to a secret view into the world of the net-generation. I love writing to you (maybe a little too much) so enjoy, stick around and be sure to tell me what you think…and, duh, get on my email list quick! (on the right, “subscribe via email”). Or subscribe to my RSS feed. [...]

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Tags: Media · News · humor

Techno Perfection: Teens Need to Be Perma-Hot

October 9th, 2008 · No Comments

Oh, good title right? I know, I like it too.  Dum dah dah, what is techno-perfection? (sorry with the sassy typing, I am in a mood today).
Techno Perfection: n An individual’s personal desire to look good and be in flattering poses and styles at all times based on the new ability to edit, crop, color [...]

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Tags: Girls · Media · Relationships

10 Ways to Make Teens More Grateful

September 11th, 2008 · 3 Comments

Today is September 11th.  7 years ago today I was getting ready for a regular day as a Junior in High School eating Cheerios as I watched the second tower fall.  Today, in honor of the heroes and victim’s memory, I wanted to write a post about being grateful.
Being grateful is one of the most [...]

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Tags: Media

What Moms Need to Know About Sarah Palin

September 10th, 2008 · 38 Comments

To all of my mom readers: You need to start talking and thinking about this issue–because you are the important vote.  Whether you are republican or democrat, for McCain or an Obama fan, I am afraid of Sarah Palin.
I hope this article will lay out some of the issues and her stances.  I try [...]

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Tags: Media · News

A Parent’s Guide to Watching 90210 with Your Teen

September 2nd, 2008 · No Comments

Did you watch 90210 Tuesday night with your teen? Or maybe they watched it without you.  If they watched it alone, you missed a great opportunity.  I have mentioned before I will be providing some parent viewer guides to some of the teen drama’s this TV season because I think that watching TV with your [...]

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Tags: Media