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My daughter is upset by Justin Bieber’s behavior, how can I help her cope?
 My daughter is upset by Justin Bieber’s behavior, how can I help her cope? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 12-year-old daughter is devastated by what has been happening with Justin Bieber. She has been a fan of the pop star “forever” and she and her friends fervently follow his career and personal life. I originally supported my daughter’s obsession (allowing her to buy his music, hang posters in her bedroom, attend a…

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What should I do if my six-year-old is afraid of children’s TV–but his younger sisters aren’t?
 What should I do if my six-year-old is afraid of children’s TV–but his younger sisters aren’t? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I have a 6-year-old son, and he is very fearful of children’s television. For instance, when his younger sisters watch Winnie The Pooh and the bees start chasing Pooh Bear, my son screams in terror and runs out of the room. This does not scare his two younger sisters at all. Do you have…

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When should I talk to my girls about media and body image?
 When should I talk to my girls about media and body image? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: At what age should I teach my daughters about the ways media idealize thinness and display a narrow view of beauty? I want to reach my girls before their opinions are shaped by media influences, but I don’t want to alarm them about something that doesn’t seem to bother them yet. They’re in 4th…

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Do you have any tips on good gifts for kids?
 Do you have any tips on good gifts for kids? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Help! I’m shopping for kids of all ages this year for the holidays, and don’t know where to begin. What are your thoughts about the kinds of toys that are good for kids?
A: This year, focus on the CHILD–opt for Creative gifts you’ve decided upon after doing your Homework on the recipients’ interests, keeping in mind the importance of Imagination, Learning, and making Donations.

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Is my daughter’s Halloween costume too sexy?
 Is my daughter’s Halloween costume too sexy? 150 150 Mediatrics

A: It’s likely you’ll get “But it’s just a book, Mom. She’s just a character.” You can respond by talking with her seriously: What is it about this costume that she likes? Does she realize how people will respond to her in it…
Answered by Dr Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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How does pornography impact boys’ ideas about women and relationships?
 How does pornography impact boys’ ideas about women and relationships? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Boys in my daughter’s 8th grade class were looking at pornographic images on one of their phones during lunch. How do these images affect boys’ ideas about sex?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®

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Do models in ads affect how girls feel about their own bodies?
 Do models in ads affect how girls feel about their own bodies? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: My 10 year old daughter loves reading teen magazines but I don’t want her to think she has to look like just the tiny models in the ads to be valued. How can I talk to her about this?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician®

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How are toys marketed differently to boys and girls?
 How are toys marketed differently to boys and girls? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Can you tell me more about how toys get marketed differently to boys and to girls?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician ®

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Racy magazine covers seem to be everywhere — how can we object?
 Racy magazine covers seem to be everywhere — how can we object? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: I am shocked to see the cover photos of popular magazines bordering on soft-porn. How do I object without sounding like I’m overreacting?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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Do negative portrayals of Black women in movies affect how teens view them?
 Do negative portrayals of Black women in movies affect how teens view them? 150 150 Mediatrics

Q: Do the negative portrayals of Black women in movies affects how teens view Black girls and women?
Answered by Dr. Michael Rich, The Mediatrician

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