Tag: social media
Taking a Social Media Hiatus Helped Me Become a Better Mom
One of the BEST things I did for myself last year was taking a social media hiatus.
For me, the pull of social media is...
#Blessed and Other Bullshit on Social Media
A few years back, we had a follower who was upset with something we posted on Facebook.
LOL! Who am I kidding? People get upset...
A Social Media Vacation: Why I Probably Won’t Be Going Back
My family had been practicing social or physical distancing for two months. My hobby of performing stand up comedy had come to a screeching...
Protecting Our Kids: A Social Media Roundup for Clueless Parents
How can we protect our kids from online predators, if we're somewhat clueless about the social media world in which they live?
Several years...
I Want to Take a Social Media Break. I Just Can’t...
I am mentally exhausted from all the COVID-19 news, discussion, and debate.
I want to take a social media break. I just don’t think I...
Adjusting to the Teen Years: What Life Is like for a...
I don’t know why I thought adjusting to the teen years would be an easy task. I assumed that my girls would just be...
I Received a Number Neighbor Text from a Child- Here’s What...
Yesterday, I received a “Number Neighbor” text. Do you know what a “Number Neighbor” is? Have you seen the memes?
Before yesterday, I’d seen a...
Consent to Post: Asking Kids Permission to Share Information Online
I recently wrote a post about a pretty sensitive subject involving one of my kids. It occurred to me as I was writing it...
Social Media Hiatus: What I Learned During My Break
I recently took a social media hiatus from all of my accounts.
Goodbye Facebook. Goodbye Instagram. Goodbye Pinterest.
The break wasn’t completely intentional, and the...
Innovative, Inspiring Vermont Instagram Moms You Want to Follow
Vermont is hiding incredible Instagrammers. In the mountains, by the lake, down the street. Do you scroll? Me too. Sure, there’s a downside to...
Five Things I Learned during my Digital Declutter
You’ve heard this a thousand times already, but I’ll tell you again: being a parent changes you.
Before kids, everything was different. I got...
Just Another Cautionary Social Media Tale
The following story is difficult for me to share. My daughter made some poor decisions on social media, and I hope that by sharing...
Deleting Social Media: What I Discovered in My Unsubscribe Movement
In the months leading up to my son’s second birthday (and two days later, on my 32nd birthday), I started to think about time....
Social Media: Don’t Assume You Know Me by What I Post
I have a confession to make: my actual life looks nothing like my social media posts. I’m pretty sure yours doesn’t either.
I’ve posted...