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Diary of a Single Mom up for a Webby Award

Posted in parenting, tagged , , on April 15, 2010 | Comments Off

Robert Townsend’s Diary of a Single Mom has done it again. This time the incredible series is up for Best Writing in the 14th Annual Webby People’s Voice Award! The Webby Awards represent the Internet’s top honor and you can help us make it happen. Of course, if you’ve missed any of season one, you [...]

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Using Facebook’s new “Safety Center”

Posted in parenting, tagged , , , on April 13, 2010 | Comments Off

Whether you’re worried about your kids or your own online safety, you can never be too careful. Turns out Facebook feels the same way – check out the new and improved “Safety Center”. With Facebook’s safety tips and tools for parents, teachers, teens and law enforcement, you can relax a bit while your kids play [...]

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Before your teen’s texting becomes a sexual offense

Posted in parenting, tagged , , on March 26, 2010 | Comments Off

Back in the day, there was no such thing as “sexting”, we got into trouble in chat rooms – remember? But as technology has improved and nearly every teen totes a cell, the consequences have become serious. For many teens, getting caught sexting by a parent is embarrassing and punishment enough. But for those caught [...]

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Girl talk – science, tech, engineering and math

Posted in Education, parenting, tagged , , , on March 25, 2010 | Comments Off

More and more women are joining the fields of science, technology, math and engineering. But historic women, like Ada Lovelace, remind us how important it is to encourage girls and women to get involved. Yesterday was Ada Lovelace Day. If you don’t know who she is, Ada was very influential in the field of technology [...]

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Infantino baby sling recall

Posted in parenting, tagged , , , on March 24, 2010 | Comments Off

Baby slings can be a wonderful way to bond with and carry your little one. But for infants under 4 months, the CPSC warns they may also be a suffocation hazard. This caution, and three infant deaths linked to Infantino, has prompted a recall of more than 1 million Infantino baby slings. This recall includes [...]

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Waste not, save more

Posted in Living Green, parenting, tagged , , on March 17, 2010 | Comments Off

Kids definitely learn by example. So, why not teach your little ones about the importance of being green while you save money and get a little greener yourself?! Tips for a greener school year: Pack an eco-friendly lunch that’s sure to please their tummies and keep some trash out of the landfill. When it comes [...]

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Luck of the Irish – St. Patrick’s Day

Posted in Education, parenting, tagged , , , on March 15, 2010 | Comments Off

March 17th is St. Patrick’s Day, an Irish celebration and feast day. But whether you’re Irish, Leprechaun, celebrating solo or with friends and family, there are St. Paddy’s Day events everyone can enjoy. If you’re looking for something to do with the kids or just want to feast with the best of ‘em, you can [...]

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