We can thank the Wayan Brothers and an upstart FOX Network (ah, happier memories) for transforming the dull Super Bowl Halftime shows to a pop culture event that often overshadows even its famed commercials. Continue reading Thank the Fly Girls for the Super Bowl Halftime Show – A Media History Treat (2/8/2026)
Another round of K Pop Demon Hunters Sing-Along screenings is scheduled for Oct. 30th-Nov 2nd. Rumi, Mira, and Zoe slammed through our entertainment siloes last summer, resonating across gender and age borders faster than most parents could say “Saja Boys.” Continue reading Takedown! KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along hits movie theaters this Halloween weekend
Stephanie Mitchell believes that stories create empathy, and empathy is how we change the world. Continue reading Anne Frank & the Impact of Memoir in History w/Stephanie Mitchell
With Anne Frank’s birthday and also the anniversary of The Diary of Anne Frank being published on June 26th, it unlocked a new road into how we learn history: memoir. Continue reading The role of Memoir & Anne Frank in how we teach History (Out Think Media History bonus)
I want to share a special Out Think Media calendar with you all- see which topics I’m covering this month and vote on the dep dive. Continue reading Grab our new June calendar
When our kids started reading on their own, I knew we would need to focus on including diverse voices like Native American and Indigenous Booksellers and Authors. Continue reading Support Native American Booksellers & Artists Today
We’re on to minisodes around Representation and Love in pop culture. We’re thrilled to begin with an exploration of Dads, with special guests Shannon Carpenter (Author and Stay-at-Home-Dad) and Dan Jenkins (Creative Director, themed entertainment). Continue reading Bandit Dads: The Good, The Bad, and the Pop Culture Dad (an Out Think the Classics Minisode)
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We know the most important part of gift giving is that it’s personal and meaningful. So for gamer kids, what are the best gifts? Here’s our guide! Continue reading Gift Guide for the Gamers in Your Life 2023
My son was three years old when he watched commercials for the first time. So when he said he needed Gatorade out of the blue, a drink he’d never known before that day, I asked him why. Continue reading Tis the Season: Kids and Advertising
Use different forms of media to get them to see what you mean. If you’re naming a feeling “disappointed,” that doesn’t mean anything to them. But if you can see Charlie Brown does not get invited to any Christmas parties, they can see that and empathize with him. Especially if they’re not getting invited on playdates Continue reading Using Kids’ Media to Teach Emotional Language: Charlie Brown
