Teens

Comments May 12, 2012 | Disney Social Media Moms, Kids, Mother's Day, New This Week, Teens

Disney Channel Stars Celebrate Moms

Let’s face it ~ it’s not often you hear teens share what their Moms mean to them, their family traditions, and how they will spend Mother’s Day on Sunday. That’s why I am so happy to see the folks at Disney Channel lead the way, helping show their loyal viewers just what it means to ...

1 comment May 6, 2012 | Kids, Kids Sure, Social Media, Technology, Teens

Secure Passwords and Kids

As a Mom of teens, talking about online safety and secure passwords is part of our routine. Between Facebook and texting, our children are creating a digital media footprint all their own and we feel strongly about showing them how to do it with a long term perspective that protects their privacy every step of ...

1 comment Apr 24, 2012 | Home Office, Kids, Technology, Teens, Work

How to Organize An Office

Today we are talking about how to organize an office. I’ve recently reorganized my office to accommodate all of the needs that everyone seems to have. My office happens to be located right off our garage door entryway so it naturally begs for people to come into it. As well, it has a few multi-purpose ...

8 comments Mar 22, 2012 | Kids, Teens

Mom can I have the keys to your car?

Today our oldest child becomes a licensed driver. He is taller than I. He is careful and confident. He is responsible and well liked. He is a dedicated and successful student and athlete. I am not ready. He has always loved cars, watching his first Indianapolis 500 on his Grandpa’s knee and still to this ...

Comments Jan 24, 2012 | Brands, Honda, Press Events, Teens, Travel

How to Test Drive a Car

I am the mother of a soon to be licensed teen driver. This terrifies me more than you can know. No longer can I keep him safe by buckling him into a car seat built like Mt. Rushmore and drive under the speed limit at off peak times, making sure my every move keeps him ...

Comments Jan 19, 2012 | Brands, Honda, Press Events, Teens, Travel

Mom Bloggers Review the Honda CRV

In October 2011, I was honored to attend the Honda CRV Ride and Drive event. Along with social media influencers from across the country, we were treated to an amazing 2 days full of brand insights, driving, and all kinds of fun. At the end of the event, Honda posted this mash up of influencer ...

Comments Aug 31, 2011 | Back To School, Teens

Manage Your Mobile for Back to School

The new school year is a great time to put fresh strategies in place and set new ground rules about how, when and where technology will be used in your family. Learning how to be focused, how not to multitask, and learning how to give the task at hand your undivided attention are skills that ...

1 comment Aug 23, 2011 | Guest Blogger, Kids, Teens

Why Team Sports Matter in the Game of Life

Thanks to our firstborn, I am a baseball Mom. I spend weekends at tournaments, spend fall evenings wrapped in blankets, have bug spray, sunscreen, and Double Bubble Gum in my game bag at all times, and am handy with a spectator tent. In 12 years our oldest child has played 12 seasons of spring baseball, ...

Comments Apr 6, 2011 | Disney Social Media Moms, Kids, Social Media, Technology, Teens

Is 13 to Young For Facebook? 2011 Disney Social Media Moms

Last month, I attended The Disney Social Media Moms Celebration at The Grand Floridian Hotel in Walt Disney World. I was thrilled to be there for a second time and knew I would be impressed and learn something meaningful from every facet of the event. Enter Matt Jacobson, Head of Market Development for Facebook. After sharing ...

Comments Mar 28, 2011 | Brands, Honda, Organize by Topic, Teens, Video Correspondent

Tips for Teens Buying Their First Car

As the Mom of a teenager with his Driver’s Permit, like it or not I’m going to find myself in the automobile market soon. My first car didn’t’ come until college and as I price teen drivers insurance, I can see the merits in holding off for our son until he is on his way ...