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Campaign For A Commercial Free Childhood
Campaign For A Commercial-Free Childhood is a national coalition of health care professionals, educators, advocacy groups and concerned parents who counter the harmful effects of marketing to children through action, advocacy, education, research, and collaboration. We support the rights of children to grow up and the rights of parents to raise them without being undermined by rampant commercialism. CCFC is headquartered at the NonProfit Center in Boston.
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Disney to Debut First Branded-Entertainment Program Online
Clorox-sponsored Disney program 'The Possibility Shop' aims to market to co-viewing parents and children, say the authors.
Countering the Sexualization of Your Youth
"From 'naughty and nice' shoe ads featuring a schoolgirl clad, lollipop licking pop star to 'wink wink' thongs sized for 7- to 10-year-olds, big business is out to sexualize your youth."
New Congressional Bill: Smackdown On Kids' TV Ads
Looking to lessen childhood obesity, the legislation would place limits on ads targeting children and adolescents for foods with "low nutritional value."
New Brand-Based Online World for Kids: 'Kung-Fu Panda World'
DreamWorks' new virtual world designed for ages 8 to 12 aims for kids to cozy up to the brand.
Losing the Limo: New Fashion Dolls
This article reviews the latest trend in girls' dolls: Moxie Girls. Better for girls than Bratz? You decide.
Kids' Programming Disproportionately Heavy on Junk Food Ads
Childrens television networks show 76 percent more food commercials per hour than other networks and most of them are for high-fat, high-sugar foods, according to a new study.
TV May Increase Aggression in Toddlers
Study finds that the more watched, the more aggressive the behavior.
House Health-Care Bill Would Require Restaurants to Post Calorie Counts; Separate Bill Would End Tax-Deduction for Children's Ads
Rep. Dennis Kucinich sent a letter to congressional colleagues announcing that he plans to propose legislation that eliminates the tax deductibility of advertising directed at children.
Critics Blast Kellogg's Claim That Cereal Can Boost Immunity
Kellogg is being called to task by critics who object to the swine flu-conscious claim now bannered in bold lettering on the front of Cocoa Krispies cereal boxes: "Now helps support your child's IMMUNITY."
Vigilant Parents Say They Are Often Unaware of Marketing Techniques That Draw Kids, Teens
The food industry is spending millions of dollars on slick digital marketing campaigns promoting fatty and sugary products to teenagers and children on the Internet, on cell phones and even inside video games -- often without the knowledge of parents.
Disney Isn't Smart About Baby Einstein Response
MediaPost Commentary: "Disney should dump Baby Einstein. It's a loser in ways far more important than money."
Doctors Resign from American Academy of Family Physicians over Coca-Cola Alliance
A family doc near San Francisco encourages members of the AAFP to resign in protest of the organizations alliance with The Coca-Cola Co., saying: This is reminiscent of when the tobacco industry enlisted doctors to endorse cigarette brands as mild.
Trend of Sexy Halloween Costumes for Young Girls is Downright Frightening, Say Moms
While racy Halloween costumes are nothing new, these costumes are for young girls, and many of them are available starting in 4T.
CCFC Urges Baby Einstein to Come Clean with Parents; Advocates Document Years of Educational Claims
Baby Einstein says, "We have not claimed that we are educational." But an examination makes clear that Baby Einstein has built its brand on the premise that its videos have educational benefits for babies and toddlers.
Kids Watch More Than a Day of TV Each Week
The latest figures from Nielsen have children's TV usage at an eight-year high. Children's health advocates warn of adverse effects.
Study Finds Least Nutritious Cereals Most Heavily Marketed to Kids
A new study confirms what savvy consumers have long suspected: Most breakfast cereals advertised to kids are chock-full of sugar and low in fiber.
Targeting Tots Could Build Lifelong Brand Recognition: Study
Consumer Psychologists recommend that marketers of adult-oriented products such as perfume, cosmetics and toiletries begin targeting children before they turn five in order to build lifetime brand recognition.
No Einstein in Your Crib? Get a Refund
CCFC makes the front page of the The New York Times when Disney offers refund on Baby Einstein videos.
Disney Expands its "Baby Einstein" Refunds
CBS News interviews CCFC Director Susan Linn for a story on Disney's refund offer to parents who purchased Baby Einstein videos.
Disney Expands Refunds on 'Baby Einstein' DVDs
The Associated Press releases story about Disney's Baby Einstein video refund.
