Tag Archives: parenting and the internet

Guest Post – Keeping Kids Safe from Social Networking Sites

Posted on October 31, 2012 by parentwin

Today I have a guest blogger talking about social networking and what parents can do to keep their kids safe. Social networking has taken over the world and has redefined the way that we interact with the people around the … Continue reading →

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Facebook, in all its Infinite Wisdom, on Spanking

Posted on September 15, 2011 by parentwin

Facebook strikes again. Have you seen this in your feed? “Have to laugh at people who are against smacking. My parents sometimes smacked me when I was naughty. . .I didn’t hate them. . .I didn’t have trust issues with … Continue reading →

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The Mom Pledge – Guest Blog

Posted on June 22, 2011 by parentwin

Becoming Supermommy alerted me a while back to the Mom Pledge, an idea I really like and needed to know more about. She graciously agreed to write a post for me explaining the pledge and what it means to all … Continue reading →

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Kiki’s Courage

Posted on April 27, 2011 by parentwin

When should parental concern overrule internet fame, money-making ability and childlike dreams of grandeur?  Where’s the line between understandable public outrage and victim blaming?  Who is at fault for the life Kiki Kannibal is living and does fault matter here? … Continue reading →

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Playing on Facebook Can Get You a Job

Posted on February 9, 2011 by parentwin

Playing on Facebook can get you a job – I’m not talking about Farmville, though I’m sure there must be something for which those skills can be used.  While Facebook is thought of by many as a way to pass … Continue reading →

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Social Media and Moms – An Introduction

Posted on February 8, 2011 by parentwin

Social media has revolutionized what it means to be a mother.  Sure, the basics of mothering remain the same throughout the ages, but with all the information of the internet at our fingertips, new theories catch steam quickly, unsafe practices … Continue reading →

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Parenting Online – Part 2

Posted on November 16, 2010 by parentwin

While there are dozens of articles and resources you can google on the internet to find out more information on any parenting topic you’re interested in – or be validated in any decision you’ve made – sometimes, you come across a specific … Continue reading →

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Overcoming Inertia

Posted on October 27, 2010 by parentwin

Get up.  I’m serious, get up right now.  Or, maybe after you finish reading this blog, but certainly after you check your email – wait, what’s the New York Times’ top story today?  And didn’t you want to check that … Continue reading →

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Parenting Online – Part 1

Posted on October 26, 2010 by parentwin

As a first-time parent, I did a lot of research online.  I looked at Kelly Mom, at Dr. Sears, at the World Health Organization.  I joined parenting groups and forums, baby groups and pages.  We have the internet’s boundless knowledge, facts … Continue reading →

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