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Parenting in a Social Media World

Parenting in today’s world has completely changed due to social media.  It has presented new challenges, twists and turns that parents of yesteryear couldn’t have even imagined. Think about the difficulties of getting a teen to communicate, to share what is going on in their life.  It can be like trying to pull teeth.  But spend some time on their Facebook page and you can learn all sorts of things. That can be good in many ways.  You might learn about some struggles your teen is having.  But it can also be bad in that you discover some things maybe … Continue reading →

The Good and the Bad of Social Networking

As with almost anything in life, social networking can have its good sides but it can also have its bad sides. Sometimes the decision to allow your teen to engage in social networking will depend on whether or not you think the bad outweighs the good or vice versa. We have to first acknowledge that social media is likely here to stay. It is not a fad that will die out anytime soon. Keeping up with the world is sometimes the only direction to go. In fact in my career as a writer, you usually need to have knowledge of … Continue reading →

Business Marketing 101: Using Social Media to Boost Your Business

With technology booming at breakneck speeds, you have a lot of opportunity for marketing your business. Social networking is just one of those ways. Facebook provides a way for you to connect with others. I use my personal Facebook page to connect not only with friends and family members but other writers. It has proven to be a great resource. But I also use Facebook for one of the places I write for, promoting it. It’s a great way to showcase my articles and connect to those who subscribe. You can easily use Facebook to create a fan page or … Continue reading →

The Economy and Airfare

The good news is that the economy is recovering after free falling into a recession. The bad news is that airlines are now jacking up their prices due to the economic recovery. So what does that mean for leisure travelers? Expect to dig deep for domestic flights this fall and winter. Or, in simpler terms, your Thanksgiving or Christmas flights home are going to cost you a ton. According to new reports, fares for domestic flights are 16 percent to 20 percent higher than they were a year ago, and the numbers are expected to rise as the busy holiday … Continue reading →

Good Parent Patrol

Twitter, Facebook, and other social networking sites have changed the way the world communicates. Technology has also made it much easier to blow the whistle on bad parents. Just ask local law enforcement officers, who respond to dozens of calls per day from concerned strangers, who witness alleged acts of parental neglect and child abuse. Acts of bad parenting are well documented, and these days it typically takes a story like this to raise eyebrows. This sad fact disturbed folks in Kalamazoo, Michigan so much that they decided to take matters into their own hands. Kalamazoo County Child Abuse and … Continue reading →

Blogging Your Health: Pros and Cons

The other day, I was thinking long and hard about blogging your health: what to say, how much detail to give, who gets to read your posts. It’s a tricky issue, to say the least. Let’s look at some positives and negatives. The advantages of blogging your health can include: Ease. Make one post/update to your social networking site of choice and all your friends get the news at the same time. It’s quick and easy — and that’s good at a time when you may not have a lot of time and energy to devote to keeping everybody updated. … Continue reading →

Balancing Business Concerns and the Holiday Party Season

It may seem a little early to start thinking about the holiday party season—but I was part of a “what are you doing for the Thanksgiving Holidays” conversation earlier this week. People are already starting to plan parties and gatherings and, depending on the nature of your home business, you will soon be in the throws of trying to balance work, networking, and family and social obligations. As far as I’m concerned, it is never too early to make a plan for how to make the most of the holiday season. I think it can be well worth the home … Continue reading →

Netiquette Part II: Be a Good Citizen in Your Online Community

Online communities can be a great place to share information and make new friends. But, like all other areas of internet subculture, there are unwritten rules that make their usage more enjoyable and beneficial for everyone, and others that will keep you safe. WWW Means WORLD WIDE WEB Message boards and other online communities (like here at families.com) often feel like safe, self contained communities of friends you know. Forget that thought. A public message board is available to anyone. They are archived by search engines and external sites like the Wayback Machine making them available long after the original … Continue reading →

Re-Evaluating your Family Media Boundaries this Summer

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While driving on a trip or around town do you find yourself yelling, “Look up! Baby cows, or bald eagle!” or pointing out some other exciting view out the window? The goal is for your kids to disengage and not miss the world passing them by. Take time this week to sit down and make a plan for your family digital diet.  For everyone.  In 2015 we struggle with all the media options we have starting at a very young age.  Take the time to set boundaries for this diet to keep your life balanced. Look for our upcoming series … Continue reading →

Are You an Oversharing Mom?

When it comes to social media, are you an oversharing mom? In other words, do your posts and pictures constantly feature your children? Are you always bragging about them? Well if you are a new mom, you just might become the victim of “UnBabyMe,” a tool on Facebook that will eliminate photos of your precious bundle of joy. Users who download this tool can swap out pictures of babies with other photos of their choosing. As of this writing, there are almost 30,000 users who are enjoying the ability to clear out baby pictures. Personally, I love to see pictures … Continue reading →