I have to be honest. I'm a bit nervous about my son starting Middle school this year. We have already navigated the waters of friendship up until this point, but I realize that things are going to change and I want to be prepared. As a parent, I try to remind myself that I need to take a step back and let my boys develop their own social skills. I do want to guide them, but not … [Read more...]
10 Things to Teach Your Tweens About Social Media
I’m a blogger. Social media is my job. If I have to be honest with you I have a love/hate relationship with it. Now that’s my problem not yours, but what about our kids? Are they ready for it? Here are a few things that I have found to be important in teaching our children to use social media. Disclosure: I find that I talk a lot, especially to my children. We have explored so … [Read more...]
Internet Safety Month with The Boys & Girls Clubs #CyberSafe
“I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys & Girls Clubs of America. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.” Did you know that June is Internet Safety Awareness Month? I didn't, but the timing is perfect considering the kids will home for the Summer. My boys are 9 and 7 years old, but they both own a tablet that … [Read more...]