Category Archives: digital moms

Striking a Balance for Kids of the Digital Age

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

I read about a survey and study presented this week by the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop called Families Matter: Designing Media for a Digital Age. What I got out of it is that a lot of parents are just like me when it comes to teaching, protecting and entertaining our children today. Continue reading →

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Nintendo 3DS: “I want to hug those guys!”

Posted on April 4, 2011 by

Was anyone in your house counting the days to March 27, frantically performing yard work for neighbors, and searching for quarters in couches? In my house this meant awaiting the arrival of the Nintendo 3DS. A month ago, Cool Breeze … Continue reading →

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Christina, Groupon and the Steelers Break my Heart

Posted on February 8, 2011 by

What’s a girl to do when three things she loves all flop in one day? And what if that one day is Super Bowl Sunday?

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Letting the Computer Choose My Clothes

Posted on January 5, 2011 by

You would think that measuring your body in 29 different places would just be depressing. In some ways it is. But at My Shape there is a payoff for digital moms that makes it worth it. Continue reading →

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Football and the Digital Mom

Posted on October 20, 2010 by

Youth football season has come to an end for my two Tiger teams. Here’s what we’ve learned. Continue reading →

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Will a School Parents Association Read a Blog?

Posted on September 29, 2010 by

Some friends and I are chairing a brand new parents association for our school. It’s an exciting time and we already have about 50 parents signed on to help. Out of a school of about 145 students, that’s great. We’re … Continue reading →

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MickeyD’s Delivers

Posted on May 6, 2010 by

Good news. I found two electrical outlets at McDonald’s. Wi-fi and electricty — sweet! Now I just have to battle the other library refugees for them. My new mobile office is thanks to a partnership between AT&T and McDonald’s. Thanks, … Continue reading →

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I Miss My Library

Posted on May 4, 2010 by

Today I showed up and learned that due to budget cuts, the library has cut it hours. It is no longer available to me at my favorite time to devote a solid hour to writing. Continue reading →

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Photo Tutor

Posted on February 18, 2010 by

Lindsay Silverman, a senior technical manager at Nikon, pointed me to a great spot on Nikon USA’s website with a ton of articles to improve your skills with a digital SLR camera. If you’re frustrated or need some inspiration, check … Continue reading →

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Communal iPhone?

Posted on January 14, 2010 by

Can the iPhone be communal? Only with contstant oversight. Continue reading →

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