I’m out with my son and we’re stopped at a red light. I’m trying to send a text message to a friend when I hear, “Oh my god mom. You text soooo slow.” “What? I…
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What’s up with teen obsession with selfies?
Have you noticed that if you spend a day with teens, particularly girls, numerous selfies will be taken? You will be driving along minding your own business when a flash goes off in the back…
I am frustrated by my teen’s cell phone addiction
Last night I was TRYING to find out why my daughter was in such a grumpy mood. When I went into her room to speak with her, it was as if she could only sort…
Are you a Spy Mom? What some moms have learned about their teens on Facebook
A few days ago, I noticed my son’s Facebook page was up on his computer screen and he had wondered off. My first thought: Opportunity had knocked, and I was going to take…
How to spy on your teens
My sister has become a dog. Yes, you’ve read that correct. My sister has created a Facebook page for her dog, which is actually her page. This is a 21st Century spy tactic that a…
Taking away the cell phone
Should parents take away cell phones as punishment? My youngest son has a foul mouth. It’s coming from the music he listens to and the You Tube videos he watches. Sometimes, he’ll…
Why I hate “Facebook official”
This weekend, a friend of my daughter’s was in tears after her boyfriend broke up with her by text and then posted the status change on Facebook five minutes later. She felt the need to…
Project X inspires teen copycats
Does your teen know the difference between a movie and reality? You’re looking at me like I’m crazy for asking that question. But I’m not. Remember when the movie Jackass came out and kids…
Has Google Replaced Parenting? Ask Google Dad
Yesterday, my 10-year-old son wanted to know what triumph meant. I immediately pulled out my pocket dictionary and tossed it to him. He looked and said: “Really mom?” He then marched over to the computer…
Watchdog over Kids’ Cellphones?
My husband recently sent me this article on software that will monitor your teen’s where about, calls, texts, etc. I found it fascinating and wanted to share it with all of you. I’m not sure…