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"My son is gay:" Mommy blogging gone too far?

I've expanded on my thoughts about Mommy-bloggers over-sharing for my column in The Orange County Register this week. It was a difficult but necessary piece to write. This is a discussion we need to have. Please read and share: "My son is gay:" Mommy blogging gone too far?

Tips & Resources for keeping kids safe online

My column for the Orange County Register this week is a helpful compilation of resources and tips for keeping your kids safe online. Enjoy!

Mamas, don't let your babies play with iPhones

Yesterday I broke my own rule. We took the twins with us into church and I let them play with the iPhone for a few minutes to keep them quiet. But as I wrote for the Orange County Register this week, I think it's generally inadvisable to let young children play with iPhones. iPhones are like sugar--best taken in small, rare doses. What do you think?

Video games aren't bad; excess is

My column for The Orange County Register this week deals with how I monitor and limit my sons' gaming time. I think a timer is a mother's best friend! What do you think?

Do you know who is watching you on Facebook?

My column for the OC Register this week addresses the recent revelation of yet more privacy breaches on Facebook. I think FB should be held accountable for these breaches. What do you think?

Why does your 10 year old have a cell phone?

My column for The Orange County Register today answers a question I often hear: why did you give your 10 year old a cell phone? Read about how my daughter having a cell phone actually benefits EVERYONE! :)

Cyber-bullying: what should parents do?

My column today for The Orange County Register is about cyber-bullying and how we, as parents, need to get involved. I would love to hear your ideas and thoughts as well. This is a conversation parents everywhere need to be having: Cyber-Bullying: What Should Parents Do?

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Failure to launch: is technology prolonging adolescence?

My column this week for The Orange County Register looks at the ways texting, cell-phones, email and communication technology have helped parents and college kids stay connected. But how much is too much? And is there a point where too much connectivity keeps kids from growing up? Read and discuss!

How to tone up without toning up!

My column this week is a playful, snarky bit on those ridiculous 'high-tech,' clod-hopping "toning shoes." 

Inasmuch as I'd like to lose weight without having to actually eat less and exercise more, the Skechers "Shape-Ups" shoes seemed like the technologically-advanced answer to a problem I deal with daily. Namely: My Booty.

Read more: Tone Up Without Toning Up? Yeah, right!

When Social Media & the Classroom Collide

Should parents friend their child's teacher on Facebook? Are there any risks associated with schools using Twitter? What should a parent do if the class email list is used inappropriately? Come find out: When Social Media & the Classroom Collide.