It is comforting to believe we have taught our children to avoid common pitfalls in life that might expose them to danger, like texting while driving or getting into a stranger’s van. Parents often enforce curfews and stress the importance of abstaining from risky behaviors to keep children safe, but we often overlook some common hidden safety concerns. One surprising area … [Read more...] about 7 Surprisingly Dangerous Social Media Sites For Teens
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THE [Internet Safety] Talk: Have it Now
Parents, the Internet safety struggle is real – and even impacts celebrity parents. Last week at the BlogHer conference in New York City, Gwyneth Paltrow actually said something parents can relate to: "Obviously the Internet and Internet safety is a huge thing for any parent. It completely freaks me out.” She went on to discuss how she’s given both her 11-year-old daughter and … [Read more...] about THE [Internet Safety] Talk: Have it Now
The Latest on The Mommy Wars
Why do moms need data to convince ourselves that there are myriad good (and bad) ways to raise children? After all, parenting is a quintessentially unique and personal undertaking. Every adult, even identical twin sisters, approaches motherhood differently. What I found in talking to hundreds of moms for my 2006 book Mommy Wars is that as long as we are not neglecting or … [Read more...] about The Latest on The Mommy Wars
Win the Nutri Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ
a ModernMom giveaway The Nutri Ninja with Auto-iQ can help you whip up crowd-pleasing snacks at the touch of a button, utilizing the system’s Auto-iQ technology. Nutri Ninja® with Auto-iQ One-touch Intelligent Controls deliver powerful nutrient and vitamin extraction producing consistently smooth results at the touch of a button Features 1000 watts of power and … [Read more...] about Win the Nutri Ninja Blender with Auto-iQ
10 Tips to Raise a Reader
Reading books to your kids is one of the most important things you can do to promote literacy development - but why stop there? In addition to just regurgitating the words on the page, try these creative strategies to foster your child's love of reading: 1. Add a little play-acting. Instead of just reciting the same old story, improvise a little. Don’t be afraid to … [Read more...] about 10 Tips to Raise a Reader