How to Protect Your Privacy on Facebook
Posted by Melissa Wiley in Reviews on Tuesday, March 09, 2010
One of my 14-year-old daughter’s presents this Christmas was her own Facebook page. With so many of her cousins on Facebook — cousins who live clear on the other side of the continent — we wanted her to be a part of the extended family conversation.
But we’re cautious parents, protective of our kids’ privacy and safety. Facebook’s privacy settings can be a pain for people of any age to navigate,... READ MORE
Secret Blogger Identity
Posted by Rachel Balducci in Family on Wednesday, March 04, 2009
I was surfing the web today and noticed that at one of my sweet little stops, the blog mistress was making some changes. After blogging for several years using pseudonyms, the writer has decided to start using her children’s real names.
I have always been intrigued by the decision of some bloggers to use pseudonyms for their children. Of course there are also those bloggers who don’t refer to their... READ MORE
Privacy is a Privilege
Posted by Arwen Mosher in Family on Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Since becoming a mother, I’ve realized that going to the bathroom on my own is not a right. It is, in fact, a rare treat.
Every once in a while when my husband is home I actually lock the door when I go in the bathroom, but otherwise I’ve gotten into the habit of closing the door behind me but not latching it, so that Camilla is discouraged from coming in but can still push it open easily if she... READ MORE
Time Alone
Posted by Danielle Bean in Family on Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Yesterday afternoon, I locked myself in the bathroom to brush my hair and put on some make up before going out.
Technically, I didn’t need to lock the door to do this, but some small, selfish part of me wanted 5 quiet minutes alone.
I would not have it.
Soon after closing the door, I heard a knock.
“Mama? Are you in there?” came the call from my 7-year-old son.
The small, selfish part of me considered... READ MORE
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