I will be the first to admit that until about a week ago, I really knew nothing about Pokémon other than the absolute basics. I never was much into the card game though I totally rocked it on my GameBoy (I might be old). Love em or hate em, those adorable little creatures are back … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Pokémon Go
Explaining Tragedy: Talking to Your Kids About Current Events
This is, truthfully, a topic I have been avoiding writing about. I've been asked about it many times and I just haven't been able to bring myself to do it. The events of the past month haven't really changed my mind but have certainly proved that it has to be done. It would seem that … Continue reading Explaining Tragedy: Talking to Your Kids About Current Events
Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
As I mentioned in my last post, I am just months away from becoming a first-time uncle. This is an exciting time for my family as I'm sure you can imagine. We can't be more thrilled with the idea of having a baby to spoil rotten (as I am a massive Disney nerd, that kid … Continue reading Awkward Conversations: Please Don’t Post Pictures of My Kids Online
Digital Parenting 101: Preparing Your Kids For the Online World
I don't post a whole lot of personal stuff here but this news it too exciting to keep to myself: I'M GOING TO BE AN UNCLE! While this isn't exactly brand spanking new news, I'm finally allowed to talk about it. My youngest sister is expecting her first child and it's a super exciting time … Continue reading Digital Parenting 101: Preparing Your Kids For the Online World
Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
In late October of this year Twitter introduced a new way for its 500 million users to interact with one another by launching Twitter Polls. While Twitter has always offered ways for users to gather information and opinions through hashtags or simply having users cast their vote through either retweet or favorites, this new polling … Continue reading Twitter Polls Become Cyberbullying Tool
Bullies Don’t Take a Vacation
I've noticed as I've gotten older that each year seems to go by faster and faster. 2015 was no exception. I can barely remember Halloween and my tree is up and my halls are decked. The holiday season has arrived! Winter vacation is quickly approaching and people all over the world are gearing up to … Continue reading Bullies Don’t Take a Vacation
What Parents Should Know About Meerkat
This week I am continuing to review live-streaming apps. These apps have been taking the social media world by storm and allowing users to share their lives in real-time. While these apps have been embraced by many in the celebrity world, it has turned into a genuine cause for concern for parents as their kids … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Meerkat
What Parents Should Know About Periscope
Good morning world! I have been away for a longer time than I had anticipated but various projects kept me from having the proper time to sit down and write out blog entries! Hopefully that trend ends now as I prepare to return to life on the road! Over the past few months, live-streaming apps … Continue reading What Parents Should Know About Periscope
Krispy Kreme Promotes “KKK Wednesday” on Facebook
It's that time of the week! Another fantastic teachable moment born of my one simple philosophy, "TAKE TIME TO THINK!" A Krispy Kreme Donut location in the United Kingdom released a weeklong series of in-store events to bring in business during the midterm break for students. Included in the activities are board-games, face painting and … Continue reading Krispy Kreme Promotes “KKK Wednesday” on Facebook
Texas Teen Fired Via Twitter Goes Viral
If I've said it once, I've said it a million time: TAKE TIME TO THINK! A young teen in Dallas, TX found herself out of a job before even starting after a tweet was spotted by her manager. The teenager in question, Cella, posted on her twitter account "Ew I start this f*** a** job … Continue reading Texas Teen Fired Via Twitter Goes Viral
Breaking Down Digital Walls 