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Why your child needs to clean up her (social media) act

Lisa Steinke — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

When your child is sending a tweet or posting a picture to Instagram, he’s probably not thinking about how this will affect his day tomorrow, let alone his chances of getting a job after college. But the truth is, what he puts out into cyberspace can be very hard to erase. Learn from this mom why it’s so important for your teen to think through his social media actions.

Celebs & Facebook: Who's winning (and losing) the fan race?

Kat Hobza — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:05:00 -0700

This week, Vin Diesel bragged about his early success with Facebook, his 41 million “likes," and joked that Facebook owed him billions of dollars . But that got us thinking: Who are the cool kids of Facebook? Then it got us thinking more… how do celebrity rivalries and couples do on Facebook? Here’s an overview of some of our favorite celebs and who is winning and losing the fan race on Facebook…

The truth about mothers and daughters on Facebook

Maureen Wallace — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:30:00 -0700

Is it "normal" to friend your Mom on Facebook? Turns out, the United States ranks second worldwide in number of women older than 28 who are connected to a child on Facebook. But... are we doing it right?

Extreme social media makeover for college students

Guest Author — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

With spring finally at the doorstep, it couldn’t be a better time for college students to do some social media spring cleaning, especially those scrambling for a last-minute internship or job before graduation.

The time I mixed booze, Facebook and my love life

Miss B. Haved — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

You know how one minute you’re in a happy and fulfilling marriage and the next you find out that your husband of 20 years has been cheating on you with someone 10 years younger? Well, I do. I went from country club wife and mother of high school students to a single, 39-year-old “cougar.” In this weekly feature, I will share with you all the mind-boggling, head-scratching, is-this-someone’s-idea-of-a-joke moments from my so-called single life. Consider this your private invitation to my tremendous learning curve…

Facebook has a new Home for Android users

Cristina Gibson — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:57:00 -0700

If you're a Facebook addict, there's a brand-new way to experience it for Android users that's more than an app. We've got all the details of Facebook Home.

The fine line between teacher's Facebook and student privacy

Sherri Kuhn — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0700

Facebook has opened up a whole new question of privacy for your student. A teacher was recently reprimanded for posting pictures on Facebook of her students with their mouths duct taped and a caption reading, “Finally found a way to get them to be quiet!” As a parent, what do you think about this? We spoke to some moms and teachers.

What does that equal sign on Facebook mean?

Meagan Morris — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:15:00 -0700

You might have noticed your Facebook friends are showing their support of gay marriage by changing their profile photos. Is that really a good idea, though?

Parenting in the age of Facebook: The pros and cons

Amy Vowles — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 13:00:00 -0800

These days it seems like everyone is connected by Facebook, and it's a place where parenting topics are often discussed — but beware. Sometimes Facebook can be an amazing support network and a way to connect with other moms for friendship and parenting advice. Other times it can turn into another battleground for the mommy wars.

Blogging basics: How to master social media

Jessica Watson — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 03:46:00 -0800

If you're a blogger, you may find yourself shuddering at the thought of figuring out one more form of social media. You don't have to master them all, just learn a few basics of each and you will be set!

Now you can email Mark Zuckerberg... for $100

Meagan Morris — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 14:39:00 -0800

Would you spend $100 to send a Facebook message to Mark Zuckerberg? They're hoping you will.

Duck Dynasty tops on Facebook, Gaga, Rihanna not

Joyce Slaton — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 09:44:00 -0800

Facebook's list of 2012 trends reveals some surprising heroes and zeroes: Duck Dynasty beats out Here Comes Honey Boo Boo, and Hunger Games edges out Breaking Dawn — Part 2.

Teaching kids about cell phone safety

Christina Caldwell — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 01:52:00 -0700

Owning a cell phone is a huge responsibility — especially for growing minds. The relationship your child has with their cell phone now will form the way they communicate for the rest of their lives. Here's how to keep them safe and out of trouble.

Office Space's Ron Livingston is "fat" reporter's brother!

Meagan Morris — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:55:00 -0700

Television anchor Jennifer Livingston speaks out after her anti-bullying video goes viral.

Tweet it, pin it, post it

Mary Fetzer — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Social networking is a fun and convenient way to stay in touch and share photos, but these moms share other unique ways to use Facebook, Pinterest and more.

TV anchor responds on the air to letter criticizing her weight

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:45:00 -0700

A TV news anchor in Wisconsin received a letter attacking her weight, and she decided to turn it into a positive moment, promoting National Anti-Bullying Awareness Month.

Intel's Me the Musical puts your life in the spotlight

Meagan Morris — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 14:25:00 -0700

Intel has done it again: The creative minds behind one of the biggest computer companies in the world has created Me the Musical, a look at your life via your Facebook profile.

Eminem crushes Lady Gaga on Facebook: 60 million fans

Kat Robinson — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 18:15:00 -0700

Eminem, real name Marshall Mathers, leads the celebrity Facebook race. On Wednesday the rapper hit a serious milestone with the social media site and leaves the queen of Twitter, Lady Gaga, in the dust.

A Facebook competitor acquires Mark Zuckerberg's sister

Jaclyn Brandt — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 17:38:00 -0700

Arielle Zuckerberg works in social media for a company now owned by Google.

How to decide if you need a Facebook page

Jessica Watson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 08:10:00 -0700

Are you just starting your own small business or thinking of doing some freelance work from home? Is it worth it to put the time and effort into developing a Facebook page for your new venture? Here’s how to decide if you are ready to take the leap to creating and maintaining your own page.

How to balance social media and the workplace

Jessica Watson — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:44:00 -0700

Do you share your every move on Twitter or post photos from every work party on Facebook? Should you "friend" your boss or "like" your co-worker’s page? Follow these social media rules to make sure you are keeping your personal life and your career as separate as they should be.