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7 Positive Things We Can All Learn about Getting Older—from Picture Books

Posted on September 24, 2013 by lindseymcd

  “Birthdays are good for your health. The more you have the older you’ll get,” so goes the quote—from Anonymous. Well…that Anonymous is onto something, something important to all of us—by embracing positive attitudes about getting older, amazingly, we can … Continue reading →

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Fighting Stereotypes

Posted on June 11, 2013 by lindseymcd

A PBS article, Children and  Media, highlights 7 Ways to Fight Stereotypes. This list does include stereotypes about age which is  frequently left out of many lists of “isms” such as racism. Avoiding race and gender stereotypes are often mentioned … Continue reading →

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Research on Age Stereotypes

Posted on April 23, 2013 by lindseymcd

Last week I was privileged to meet the Yale University scientist who, along with the late Dr. Gene Cohen, sparked my own small effort to change children’s attitudes to aging. Becca Levy, Ph.D., an associate professor of epidemiology and psychology, … Continue reading →

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As We Age: The Power of Our Beliefs

Posted on January 17, 2013 by lindseymcd

What is easier than enticing young children to eat more vegetables, and even better for their health? Actually, simply changing the way they think about aging could help them live longer and better. A recent article in the New York … Continue reading →

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