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Friday, September 3, 2010

Hot Pink Topic

School Bus Safety School Bus Safety

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Back to school season is filled with anticipation, excitement,... 


The Pros and Cons of Letting Your Teen Daughter Blog The Pros and Cons of Letting Your Teen Daughter Blog

By: Erik Fisher, Ph.D. These days, it seems like everyone’s got their own blog.... 


New Study Proves Girls are Maturing Too Fast New Study Proves Girls are Maturing Too Fast

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Our daughters are growing up fast – too fast according... 


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Featured Contributors

Character in the Cafeteria: The Four R’s of Building Character During Lunch Character in the Cafeteria: The Four R’s of Building Character During Lunch

By: Laura Pulido, CEO and Jocelyn Woo, CCO of The Protocol Institute. Remember the... 


When Your Daughter Leaves For College: 5 Ways to Stay Connected When Your Daughter Leaves For College: 5 Ways to Stay Connected

By: Janine Sherman. As I prepare to send my second child to college, I feel somewhat... 


No Second Chance With Teen Suicide No Second Chance With Teen Suicide

By Mary Jo Rapini, Med, LPC. We saw the news reports and heard about it on the radio.... 


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THINK PINK! Get Inspired.

Lessons from Dad: Becoming a better parent Lessons from Dad: Becoming a better parent

By: Elliot Katz. When my father died several years ago at the age of 92, I was going... 


Green on the Go Green on the Go

By Michele Boom. Most of us agree that the time has come to make green living a priority.... 


Celebrate National Skin Cancer Awareness Month with a FREE baby shirt from UVSkinz! Celebrate National Skin Cancer Awareness Month with a FREE baby shirt from UVSkinz!

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Chances are you and your daughter will be hitting the... 


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Great Books for Girls

Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel

Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel by Ruth McNally Barshaw (Bloomsbury USA Children’s... 


Frankly Frannie by AJ Stern Frankly Frannie by AJ Stern

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. Frannie Miller is ready for anything and would like... 


Sandwich Swap Sandwich Swap

Reviewed by author, Pam Allyn. Written by the Queen of Jordan, this book shows how... 


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All About Parenting

Mothers and Daughters: Boundaries are a Good Thing Mothers and Daughters: Boundaries are a Good Thing

By Linda Perlman Gordon and Susan Morris Shaffer. If Robert Frost is right and good fences make good neighbors, are they good for families as well? The boundaries in the mother/daughter relationship are complicated because our daughters expect to be taken care of and also need to individuate. These boundaries evolve as our daughter grows-up, but they... [Read more of this review]


When Should You Buy Organic for Your Family? When Should You Buy Organic for Your Family?

By: Joanna Dolgoff, MD. “Organic” products and organic foods have become a buzzing topic as of lately. Not surprisingly, consumers are often confused as to what organic really means. This article will look to answer some of the most common questions about buying organic and the benefits of choosing certain organic foods over non-organic foods. What... [Read more of this review]


Why Therapy Doesn’t Work on Your Own Children Why Therapy Doesn’t Work on Your Own Children

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M. A. It’s not as bad as it sounds, not really. It’s just that since summer vacation began, my daughters have made it their mission to make sure I remember why I love September so much. That’s not to say that we don’t have our good times – we’ve had plenty of those from running naked in the... [Read more of this review]


Great Painting Techniques for Girls Rooms Great Painting Techniques for Girls Rooms

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Painting was not something that came naturally to me, at least not until I had my daughter and became a homeowner. Then, like many do-it-yourselfer’s, I began to dabble in what I like to call “creative and colorful” painting techniques. Not only has it saved me time and money, but with my daughter’s... [Read more of this review]


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Giveaway Goodies

MathGirl Number Garden App and $20 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway! MathGirl Number Garden App and $20 iTunes Gift Card Giveaway!

These days girls are into gadgets – and that’s a good thing. Technology is often the key to empowering our daughters and making them self-sufficient…especially in math! Math, you say? Yes. Math. Study after study has shown that girls begin to lag behind boys in math beginning as early as 4th grade. So, when I heard about iTunes fabulous... [Read more of this review]


UV Skinz Ultimate Swimsuit Giveaway, value $47! UV Skinz Ultimate Swimsuit Giveaway, value $47!

Summer’s not over yet, so grab your sunscreen, daughter, and a UV Skinz swimsuit and head to the beach! UV Skin, Inc. is a fantastic company that boasts well-made, fashionable, and completely fabulous swimsuits with an eye toward comfort AND skin protection. Each swim suit offers UPF 50+ swim protection, chlorine resistant, built-in UVA and... [Read more of this review]


Klutz “Fashion Origami” Craft Book Giveaway! Klutz “Fashion Origami” Craft Book Giveaway!

Klutz new Fashion Origami book If you have a daughter, then chances are at some point along the way you have already (or soon will) become familiar with a wonderful line of craft items by Klutz. Girls can chose from a variety of craft items and Klutz’s famous “how-to books” that come packaged with everything your daughter needs to... [Read more of this review]


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PINK Product Reviews

Kimochis™ – Educational Toys with Feeling Kimochis™ – Educational Toys with Feeling

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Welcome to the world of Kimochis™! These plush little pets are no ordinary stuffed animals. In fact, they may hold the key to helping your daughter remain emotionally healthy and happy. Kimochis™ were created in response to the Columbine High School incident as a way to help kids get in touch with their emotions... [Read more of this review]


Hatley Store: Special Promotion for Girls Going Back-to-School Hatley Store: Special Promotion for Girls Going Back-to-School

Hatley is a wonderful family owned company famous for specializing in super cute and comfortable lounge wear, pajamas, and clothing for adults and children. Hatley’s line of clothing is featured in many upscale stores and boutiques as well as available directly through their official website. In addition, Hatley has a BIG social conscience and... [Read more of this review]


Rock & Roll Playground CD presented by Putmayo Kids Rock & Roll Playground CD presented by Putmayo Kids

Summertime is a great time for your daughter to “let loose” and what better way to have her burn off lots of energy than to get rockin’ to Rock & Roll Playground?! This new CD by celebrated children’s music label Putumayo Kids, is schedule for release on June 29, 2010 just in time for those long road trips on summer vacation!... [Read more of this review]


The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band CD The Best of the Laurie Berkner Band CD

By: Elizabeth Donovan, M.A. Just in time for summer road trips, singer/songwriter Laurie Berkner – famous among the 8 and under set- has a greatest hits CD out! “The Best of The Laurie Berkner Band” has it all from classic, popular tunes like “Bumblebee” and “We are the Dinosaurs” (my daughter’s personal... [Read more of this review]


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