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  • Weight-Loss Ads and Young Girls

    Media literacy and deceptive advertising are hot topics lately, as is the fact that people are getting heavier and adult models are dying weighing 88 pounds. In the United States the sales of weight-loss products and dietary supplements nearly dou...

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  • Thank You: Grand Rounds 3.46

    I want to thank Hsien-Hsien Lei at Eye on DNA for hosting Grand Rounds 3.46 this week and including my post about regulating junk food advertising to kids. I loved the beach house theme and the wonderful posts.Photo credit: web_guy94301Tags: Healt...

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  • Total Momsense by Anita Renfroe

    Sometime Monday mornings just need a good laugh - so grab your tea or coffee and enjoy this new video and song from Anita Renfroe.Here are the lyrics:Get up nowGet up nowGet up out of bedWash your faceBrush your teethComb your sleepy headHere's yo...

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  • Abusive Relationships

    A recent report from Teenage Research Unlimited that was sponsored by Liz Claiborne and loveisrespect.org included some disturbing findings last week. The findings stated that young females are at risk for being abused in relationships, particular...

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Dr. Brown is a developmental psychologist specializing in adolescent health.

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