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Are there too many sexy messages in media aimed at kids? Yes! Inappropriate messages are everywhere. Somewhat - but no worse than ten years ago. Somewhat - and it seems to be getting worse. Nah. It's the way the world is. Kids' media is OK. I don't worry about it.

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Giving Back Read in-depth articles on amazing organizations in our community and the firsthand tales of dedicated volunteers who are making a difference. Giving Together Partners  Date Item Title Author Mar, 2009 ParentMap Giving Together Partners 2009 ParentMap Staff Jan, 2009 Wisdom Commons: a sprout from Seeds of Compassion Valerie Tarico Sep, 2008 Taking Treehouse to school Janis Avery, Treehouse executive director Jun, 2008 Supporting our most vulnerable children Victoria Helm, executive director, Northwest Children’s Fund Mar, 2008 Empowering families and caregivers Nina Auerbach, founding CEO, Child Care Resources Sep, 2007 Getting boys to read Susan Waller, development director, Page Ahead Children’s Literacy Program Sep, 2007 Positive change in child care Kim Karu and Annie Cubberly Dec, 2006 PEPS reaches out to new parents Mary Gentry Nov, 2006 The Foundation for Early Learning ParentMap Staff Oct, 2006 Hopelink celebrates 35th year ParentMap Staff Aug, 2006 GambiaHELP focuses aid on women, children Laura Fine-Morrison Apr, 2006 Great Starts: Birth education for the whole family Tera Schreiber Jan, 2006 Debra Sullivan pursues her passion for early childhood education Elaine Bowers Dec, 2005 CEO: Zoo plays key role in getting kids outdoors Rhonda Aronwald Sep, 2005 Project Permanency helps families overcome struggles ParentMap Staff Sep, 2005 Mom's passion is working with teens Teresa Wippel Jun, 2005 Baby Boutique serves families in transition ParentMap Staff Jun, 2005 2005 ParentMap Favorites -- People & Organizations Teresa Wippel Apr, 2005 Large and small gifts make big impressions Steve Winter Feb, 2005 Family experiences inspire Watt's early learning work Teresa Wippel Jan, 2005 Morningsong: helping homeless kids cope with change Steve Winter Dec, 2004 Giving Back: Two families tell their stories Teresa Wippel Nov, 2004 Couple committed to building 'loving communities' Laura Fine Morrison Oct, 2004 One dad's crusade: Know signs of postpartum depression Sally James Sep, 2004 Businesses that offer school contributions Audrey Van Buskirk Sep, 2004 Teen heads auction aimed at finding disease cure Teresa Wippel Aug, 2004 Ella Gunderson: a champion for modest fashions Laura Fine-Morrison Jul, 2004 2004 ParentMap Picks -- People and Organizations Virginia Smyth Jan, 2004 Making a difference with a community scholarship fund Virginia Smyth