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Cindy Marie Jenkins

Cindy Marie Jenkins

Writer, Editor, Educator

https://outthinkmedia.com/

Florida’s new Social Studies standards sanitize the McCarthy Hearings

Shortly after I posted on Facebook that I was reading through all 30 pages of these standards, Stephana Ferrell of Florida Freedom to Read asked if I would be interested in talking to a reporter at the Tampa Bay Times,

Honor Jane Goodall's life by respecting our earth

Dr. Jane Goodall passed away while on an advocacy tour, her Institute has confirmed. Her name alone conjures the image of adventure, breaking glass ceilings, and an unparalleled devotion to saving and sustaining the earth.

Flashback: How to entertain your young children during a quarantine

So many stories center around 2020; having lived in Beijing since the summer of 2019, ours was particularly memorable.

Break the Fourth Wall of Advertising for Your Kids

As I cleaned out my files, I rediscovered this really lovely 2021 National Geographic article "Talking to Kids about advertising," where they used our Gatorade story as the introduction.

Kids Learn Consent: The Cat in the Hat

Ever wonder why “The Cat in the Hat” feels icky?

Civic Science, Kids' Media, and Me

What's the connection between neuroscience and kids' media, and how can families harness that knowledge for good?

Digital Literacy tips for families at Care.com

I always enjoy reading Meg St-Esprit's work, and contributing is an honor! Here she lays out an excellent roadmap for the different ways to approach Digital Literacy.

Burning to Talk About Inside Out 2? Here Are 2 Great Choices

Get an inside look into Inside Out 2 as we dissect themes of friendships, adolescence, and anxiety with experts.

What the Pink Shirt Couple Can Teach Us About Break Ups

The Pink Shirt Couple is just one of the latest YouTube couples who broke up after rising to fame - while dating. But why does my kid care?

Editor's Note: Jingkids Int'l School Choice Guide 2021-22

I have vivid memories of marking up the School Choice Guide back in 2018, cross-referencing disciplines and school visions against the map of the vast city I was soon to call my own. We couldn’t have foreseen the trials that our community would overcome last year,