KIDMAP - Issue #58

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Kids' Inclusive and Diverse Media Action Project

Mattel Introduces New Diverse Ken Dolls; Hopes To Reverse Sales Slump : The Two-Way

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The toymaker rolled out 15 new dolls Tuesday with an array of body types, hairstyles and skin tones.

Gender Stereotypes Are Messing with Your Kid

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A new Common Sense Media study shows that learning gender roles from movies and TV shows has real consequences on kids’ self-esteem, relationships – and even their future careers. Advice from Common Sense Media editors.

This creative new toy teaches kids about transgender identity

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Sam is a new toy that explains transgender identity to children. Funding on Kickstarter, the toy represents trans identity through stacking dolls.

Audio: New research: student well-being higher in diverse schools

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A study by University of California Los Angeles researchers published in the journal Child Development on Tuesday finds that students who attend more racially- and ethnically-diverse schools report less vulnerability, loneliness, insecurity and bullying.

‘Swim Team’ documentary for autistic kids makes splash

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The Jersey Hammerheads are featured in Swim Team, a documentary chronicling teenagers on the autism spectrum in the group.

KIDMAP, the Kids’ Inclusive and Diverse Media Action Project is a grassroots coalition made up of researchers, producers, educators and parents. We support the creation of more diverse and inclusive children’s media through research, best practices, and collaboration. We are committed to putting all kids on the digital media map. Join us at www.joinkidmap.org

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