OutThinkMedia
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I watch YouTube -- so you don't have to.
Kids Media Literacy through media
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https://outthinkmedia.com/
Kids Media Literacy through media
Posts more @cindyoutthinksmdia.bsky.social (Editor)
Podcasts: https://outthinkmedia.com/podcast-outthink-the-classics/
Follows do not necc = endorsement
https://outthinkmedia.com/
When we first moved to Orlando with two friends to our name, I knew that Maker Faire was a place where we could find community. Which YouTube Makers can you meet there?
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
November 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
When we first moved to Orlando with two friends to our name, I knew that Maker Faire was a place where we could find community. Which YouTube Makers can you meet there?
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
#MakerFaire #MakerFaireOrlando…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/08/meet-youtube-makers-at-makerfaire-orlando-2025-this-weekend/
Florida released new social studies standards that specifically re-examines Senator McCarthy and emphasized anti-communism messages for grades 9-12. Here are some of my thoughts.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
November 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Florida released new social studies standards that specifically re-examines Senator McCarthy and emphasized anti-communism messages for grades 9-12. Here are some of my thoughts.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/11/03/floridas-new-social-studies-standards-sanitize-the-mccarthy-hearings/
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."
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
October 25, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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."
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/10/25/takedown-kpop-demon-hunters-sing-along-hits-movie-theaters-this-halloween-weekend/
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
October 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
“Together we can make a difference; together we will make a difference, and that includes you.”
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
-Jane Goodall (1934-2025)
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 /1
Adolescence feels to many parents like a deep dive into the manosphere and online symbology, yet even this phenomenal piece of art could only scratch the surface. So what can we learn from this stunning…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
September 25, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Adolescence feels to many parents like a deep dive into the manosphere and online symbology, yet even this phenomenal piece of art could only scratch the surface. So what can we learn from this stunning…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/24/how-did-adolescence-grip-the-emmys-and-parents-psyches/
When your kids see violent images, when you worry they're getting radicalized, when you need help focusing, and when middle school is too much:
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
September 15, 2025 at 11:46 AM
When your kids see violent images, when you worry they're getting radicalized, when you need help focusing, and when middle school is too much:
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
what parents need to know in kids media for September 15th.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/15/how-youtube-affects-your-daily-life-september-2025/
In brighter news, Hank Green dropped a secret project: an app called "Focus Friend." Besides how adorable the illustrations by Honey B Games are.....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
September 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
In brighter news, Hank Green dropped a secret project: an app called "Focus Friend." Besides how adorable the illustrations by Honey B Games are.....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/09/09/a-good-app-to-help-kids-self-regulate-by-hank-green/
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.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/break-the-fourth-wall-of-advertising-for-your-kids/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/break-the-fourth-wall-of-advertising-for-your-kids/
August 23, 2025 at 7:18 PM
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.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/break-the-fourth-wall-of-advertising-for-your-kids/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/break-the-fourth-wall-of-advertising-for-your-kids/
Have you heard more about Roblox and its predators lately? That's thanks primarily to the YouTuber Schlep (real name Michael) and his tireless work over the years to find dangerous players on Roblox. Here's how parents can spot red flags in a Roblox game.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/8598/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/8598/
August 23, 2025 at 1:29 PM
Have you heard more about Roblox and its predators lately? That's thanks primarily to the YouTuber Schlep (real name Michael) and his tireless work over the years to find dangerous players on Roblox. Here's how parents can spot red flags in a Roblox game.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/8598/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/23/8598/
Back to School Books for Parents: Monsters to Menopause
I am under no delusion that Back to School means we have more time to read, but I can't keep quiet about these books for parents.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/15/back-to-school-books-for-parents-monsters-to-menopause/
I am under no delusion that Back to School means we have more time to read, but I can't keep quiet about these books for parents.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/15/back-to-school-books-for-parents-monsters-to-menopause/
August 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Back to School Books for Parents: Monsters to Menopause
I am under no delusion that Back to School means we have more time to read, but I can't keep quiet about these books for parents.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/15/back-to-school-books-for-parents-monsters-to-menopause/
I am under no delusion that Back to School means we have more time to read, but I can't keep quiet about these books for parents.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/08/15/back-to-school-books-for-parents-monsters-to-menopause/
Fortnite Follow-Up:
Fortnite is certainly a hot topic among families, and I hear people try to describe this thing that happens....this ethereal idea that Dr. Emily Edlynn, PhD, pinpoints exactly: The Fortnite Creep.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/23/fortnite-follow-up/
Fortnite is certainly a hot topic among families, and I hear people try to describe this thing that happens....this ethereal idea that Dr. Emily Edlynn, PhD, pinpoints exactly: The Fortnite Creep.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/23/fortnite-follow-up/
July 23, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Fortnite Follow-Up:
Fortnite is certainly a hot topic among families, and I hear people try to describe this thing that happens....this ethereal idea that Dr. Emily Edlynn, PhD, pinpoints exactly: The Fortnite Creep.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/23/fortnite-follow-up/
Fortnite is certainly a hot topic among families, and I hear people try to describe this thing that happens....this ethereal idea that Dr. Emily Edlynn, PhD, pinpoints exactly: The Fortnite Creep.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/23/fortnite-follow-up/
We've avoided Ali-A for a bit in our house, but every once in a while, he creeps back in. That's because he posts excellent and educational YouTube videos about Fortnite. However....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2023/12/23/youtube-review-al-a-is-great-at-fortnite-but-avoid-his-react-channels/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2023/12/23/youtube-review-al-a-is-great-at-fortnite-but-avoid-his-react-channels/
July 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
We've avoided Ali-A for a bit in our house, but every once in a while, he creeps back in. That's because he posts excellent and educational YouTube videos about Fortnite. However....
https://outthinkmedia.com/2023/12/23/youtube-review-al-a-is-great-at-fortnite-but-avoid-his-react-channels/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2023/12/23/youtube-review-al-a-is-great-at-fortnite-but-avoid-his-react-channels/
How the hell are we supposed to parent in 2025? or, What is Evil?
What the hell are we doing here? How do you parent through an onslaught of horrible news? How do we prepare our kids to face whatever the future holds for them? And where can we find community and hope?
What the hell are we doing here? How do you parent through an onslaught of horrible news? How do we prepare our kids to face whatever the future holds for them? And where can we find community and hope?
July 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
How the hell are we supposed to parent in 2025? or, What is Evil?
What the hell are we doing here? How do you parent through an onslaught of horrible news? How do we prepare our kids to face whatever the future holds for them? And where can we find community and hope?
What the hell are we doing here? How do you parent through an onslaught of horrible news? How do we prepare our kids to face whatever the future holds for them? And where can we find community and hope?
How I evaluate & review YouTube Creators
I purposely add nuance into my reviews, but when it comes to Rivera and other pranksters, it's hard. That's why I took a strong look at my system for reviews, to ensure I give…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/05/31/how-i-evaluate-review-youtube-creators/
I purposely add nuance into my reviews, but when it comes to Rivera and other pranksters, it's hard. That's why I took a strong look at my system for reviews, to ensure I give…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/05/31/how-i-evaluate-review-youtube-creators/
July 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
How I evaluate & review YouTube Creators
I purposely add nuance into my reviews, but when it comes to Rivera and other pranksters, it's hard. That's why I took a strong look at my system for reviews, to ensure I give…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/05/31/how-i-evaluate-review-youtube-creators/
I purposely add nuance into my reviews, but when it comes to Rivera and other pranksters, it's hard. That's why I took a strong look at my system for reviews, to ensure I give…
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/05/31/how-i-evaluate-review-youtube-creators/
I want you to take some quiet moments to read or listen these special encouragements on parenting from trusted mental health professionals.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/03/no-perfect-parenting/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/03/no-perfect-parenting/
July 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I want you to take some quiet moments to read or listen these special encouragements on parenting from trusted mental health professionals.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/03/no-perfect-parenting/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/07/03/no-perfect-parenting/
There is enough in the Mattel and AI toys announcement that concerned me about privacy and child development. Then a day after I post my interview with Dr. Dana Suskind of the University of Chicago, I see the ruling:
July 3, 2025 at 1:48 PM
There is enough in the Mattel and AI toys announcement that concerned me about privacy and child development. Then a day after I post my interview with Dr. Dana Suskind of the University of Chicago, I see the ruling:
With Anne Frank's birthday and also the anniversary of The Diary of Anne Frank being published on June 26th, I investigate a new road into how we learn history: memoir.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/12/the-role-of-memoir-and-anne-frank-in-how-we-teach-history/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/12/the-role-of-memoir-and-anne-frank-in-how-we-teach-history/
June 12, 2025 at 7:45 PM
With Anne Frank's birthday and also the anniversary of The Diary of Anne Frank being published on June 26th, I investigate a new road into how we learn history: memoir.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/12/the-role-of-memoir-and-anne-frank-in-how-we-teach-history/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/12/the-role-of-memoir-and-anne-frank-in-how-we-teach-history/
Something new! A calendar of important holidays and dialogue starters for families this month-- download & choose the monthly deep dive: outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/o...
#PrideMonth #AnneFrank #19thAmendment #Juneteenth
#PrideMonth #AnneFrank #19thAmendment #Juneteenth
June 2, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Something new! A calendar of important holidays and dialogue starters for families this month-- download & choose the monthly deep dive: outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/o...
#PrideMonth #AnneFrank #19thAmendment #Juneteenth
#PrideMonth #AnneFrank #19thAmendment #Juneteenth
Please enjoy a special Out Think Media calendar -- Here you can see which topics I'm covering in YouTube, Kids Media news, and online safety. Vote for the monthly deep dive YOU need the most.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/outthink-june-with-our-free-calendar/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/outthink-june-with-our-free-calendar/
June 2, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Please enjoy a special Out Think Media calendar -- Here you can see which topics I'm covering in YouTube, Kids Media news, and online safety. Vote for the monthly deep dive YOU need the most.
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/outthink-june-with-our-free-calendar/
https://outthinkmedia.com/2025/06/02/outthink-june-with-our-free-calendar/
Starting a Social Action Club for international HS students o give them context of #Homeslessness as a term and to prepare them for potentially studying in the US.
May 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Starting a Social Action Club for international HS students o give them context of #Homeslessness as a term and to prepare them for potentially studying in the US.
On my way to #OrlandoKidsFringe it's our second year with an activity table and we have our first Taming of the Screens workshop for families today! Come see us and tons of other great shows between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
May 17, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On my way to #OrlandoKidsFringe it's our second year with an activity table and we have our first Taming of the Screens workshop for families today! Come see us and tons of other great shows between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Tardy today, but still want to spread warm welcomes to all teachers on #NationalTeachersDay ! We are indebted to you for our literal futures. May your compensation one day match your value (or at least try).
May 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Tardy today, but still want to spread warm welcomes to all teachers on #NationalTeachersDay ! We are indebted to you for our literal futures. May your compensation one day match your value (or at least try).
When all your Book recommendations are for research....... #WriterProblems
May 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
When all your Book recommendations are for research....... #WriterProblems
Last year at Orlando Kids Fringe, we asked our guests which YouTubers to review next! In the weeks leading up to #KidsFringe2025 , we will revisit and share this list!
🕵🏻♀️Who would you add?
🗣️Have an opinion?
🕵🏻♀️Who would you add?
🗣️Have an opinion?
April 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Last year at Orlando Kids Fringe, we asked our guests which YouTubers to review next! In the weeks leading up to #KidsFringe2025 , we will revisit and share this list!
🕵🏻♀️Who would you add?
🗣️Have an opinion?
🕵🏻♀️Who would you add?
🗣️Have an opinion?