Are you a Cyber Smart Parent? | #MC #CyberTribe #CyberSmart #Sponsored
Disclosure - I participated in an Influencer Activation Program on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for BGCA. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation. Five years ago, if you'd have asked me about Cyber Safety, I would have told you that kids can be cruel and that I'm 100% prepared to keep my kiddos safe on the web. Do you have what it takes to keep your kids safe online? Start off by taking this quiz before you read any further. I aced it, but that's because we're pretty overbearing when it comes to online safety!…
What You Need to Know About Cyber Bullying | #bullying #cyberbullying
Technology is a device that can be used for the greater good of society, but there is a darker side to it as well. Schools have been dealing with bullies and aggressive students for decades, however, many kids are turning to the internet to pick on their peers. This new form of peer bullying is called cyber bullying, and it happens to one in three teenagers. And out of every ten children who experience cyber bullying, only one will tell their parents when it occurs. Cyber bullying is often done anonymously via nasty YouTube comments, or Tumblr messages. The aspect…
Shopping Tips for Teen Girls from a Mom’s Perspective | #fashion
Shopping for a teenage girl has got to be one of the hardest parts of parenting! It doesn't matter what I find, my 15 year old never likes what I bring home. I've found that the easiest thing to do is just send her with someone else to go shopping or just give her the money, and let her do her own shopping at Gallery Dept clothing. The good thing is, she's got pretty good fashion sense, and she knows what we, as parents, will or will not allow her to wear! Luckily, Kylie is in love with affordable stores…
Why Your Teen Should Volunteer this Summer
Everyone talks about volunteering as an important part on a senior's college application, but what about other aspects of volunteering? Volunteering is something important in any teenager's life, and not just because of how great it looks on a college application. The most important part of volunteering is the ability to give back and to do good in your community. Whether it's something as simple as looking after kids in the children's church on Sunday, working at a food pantry once a week, collecting items for a shelter, or even visiting seniors. There are so many ways to encourage your…
Four Apps that Every High School Student Needs | #highschool #teens
High school is stressful for both teenagers and their parents. Between homework, prepping for the SAT, and fitting in all the extra curricular activities, it's no wonder anxiety is on the rise among teenagers. Thankfully, technology is helping to reduce the stress and worry with some awesome apps. myHomework Student Planner- This app is the best thing since Spotify made mobile playlists free to use. First, it's very clean and user friendly which I love. Secondly, on top of keeping track of homework assignments and exams, students are rewarded with Amazon credits, movie tickets, and food coupons for completely assignments.…
Is Technology Really Harming Kids? | #technology
The question of whether or not technology is harming kids is constantly being raised by parents and teachers alike. On the one hand, the exposure that tweens and teens may have to less than positive things is high. On the other hand with all the parental controls available for the Kindle and computer, the risk of kids stumbling across things they shouldn't can be greatly lowered. With supervision and moderation, the internet can in many ways help kids. Those fickle tweens and teens who won't touch the library, might be open to the idea of reading a book on the Kindle.…
Happy 15th Birthday, Kylie! | #birthday
Happy Birthday to my first born! We love you, Kylie! (I will show her this post when she gets home! Thank you for your comments! She'll love them!)
Balance Your Hormones with Estroblock Dietary Supplement | #Giveaway (2/4)
As a young girl, I can remember becoming aware of my not-s0-perfect skin. By the time I was a tween, I was embarrassed about my (what I know now is) mild acne, and by the time I was a teen, I can remember being so embarrassed when acne and pimple commercials would come on TV when I was around my friends, and I would do anything I could to cover up any imperfection on my face. I would never have been so brave as to do a public review of a product like Estroblock like my daughter. After all, it's…
Si Robertson on You Toot? | #duckdynasty #golf
We finally caught up on the last few episodes of Duck Dynasty last night, and Si had me cracking up with his instructional golf video that he wanted to put on You Toot. Check out the video!
Teenagers and the Dishwasher – Why is it so hard? | #parenting #teens
Oh the joys of parenting teenagers. Kylie has a lot going for her. She's compassionate, talented, beautiful, stylish, fun-loving, witty, and great at making really dumb faces. Pretty much everything you'd want in a teenage daughter, right? That until it comes time for chores! I know, I know. She's a teen, and they're all a little lacking in that department. She's probably going to read this post and say, "MOM you're ruining my life!!" (Come to think about it, my mom will probably read this post and say, "LISA, I can't believe you posted that!" - Hi mom.) Aside from…