social media

  1. Teen School & Education

    Facebook in the college admissions process

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on Sep 22, 2010
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    As one of the most popular social networking platforms, Facebook has begun to take on a role in the college admissions process....
  2. Tweens, Teens & College

    Is your teen inappropriate on Facebook?

    By Tiernan McKay on Aug 24, 2010
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    One of the most pervasive aspects of the computer age is the non-stop presence of Facebook in our kids' lives. Parents may take a...
  3. Mom & Dad

    Mommy bloggers balance writing and privacy

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 24, 2010
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    Can moms who want to blog have it all -- the freedom to write what they want, the foresight to keep their family safe and the power...
  4. Technology

    Creating common courtesy on the internet

    By Alexis James on May 21, 2010
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    Etiquette has changed over the years, and recently, breaches of protocol have been occurring online more and more, as various...
  5. Tweens, Teens & College

    The hidden dangers of blogging

    By Abbi Perets on Apr 19, 2010
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    When parents blog, do kids get hurt? In your quest for comments and recognition, have you cast off the cloak of anonymity that once...
  6. Tweens, Teens & College

    7 Tips for Facebook parents

    By Monica Vila, The Online Mom on Mar 8, 2010
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    If you have a tech-savvy tween in the house, then you've probably heard the question already: 'When can I have a Facebook account?'...
  7. Parenting Humor

    Want to argue about nothing or bicker over political correctness? Welcome to the web!

    By Minsun Park on Mar 6, 2010
    I've engaged in my fair share of spats, arguments, confrontations and fisticuffs as a youngster. Now that I'm a grownup, I'm less...
  8. Grandparents

    Are your grandchildren on Facebook and MySpace?

    By Grandparents.com Editors on Dec 23, 2009
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    When Pat Burns wants to catch up with her 15-year-old grandson, Dylan, she logs on to his MySpace page. Within seconds, she's...
  9. Mom & Dad

    Should moms be on Facebook?

    By Abbi Perets on Feb 12, 2009
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    Should you be facebook friends with your teen? Your kids are all about Facebook, but have you ever thought about getting your own...
  10. Tweens, Teens & College

    Is Facebook safe? Safety tips for teens

    By Abbi Perets on Dec 15, 2008
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    Your teens love their Facebook friends and their MySpace pages and whatever other social networks they've joined. And while once...
  11. Parenting Advice & Columns

    Facebook, MySpace and beyond: Social networking for fun and understanding

    By Jen Klein on Nov 14, 2008
    Sometime last summer, I was searching for something -- I can't remember what -- and the search results included a Facebook link. The...