Posts Tagged ‘social media’
Are Instagram and Facebook Too Discouraging?
Friends, are Instagram and Facebook discouraging or encouraging for you? This is a reposting of a blog I wrote a few years ago. It struck a cord with a lot of people, especially moms. On average, people spend more than two hours a day scrolling through and posting on social media platforms. Considering the time…
Read MoreSix Signs of Bullying Behavior
Bullies are everywhere, especially these days. Kindness is at an all time low. Bullying behavior is not just mean, it’s contempt and cruelty. It is more than teasing, it’s repetitive and unwanted. The goal of the bully is to dehumanize and ostracize the targeted individual. Surprisingly, bullying can begin as early as age five, the age…
Read MoreOvercoming Mom Shaming
Have you been a target for your parenting perspectives, decisions, or actions? Many of us have, for one reason or another and it’s not pleasant! Any act of degrading, criticizing or demoralizing other mom for her parenting choices is considered considered shaming. There are a few typical reasons moms throw looks and comments at other moms.…
Read MoreSocial Media and COVID-19
COVID-19 is trending on social media and we are the reason. While connecting with the greater world on social media can be comforting, it can also add angst and discontent. Humor, helpful ideas, and stories of others coping with social distancing and sheltering at home with ease can make us wonder why we aren’t…
Read MoreLOVE-HATE Relationships with Social Media
How do you feel after checking in on your social media pages: happy, sad, excited, intimidated? The emotions vary. But sometimes the newsfeed can actually be down-right depressing. Don’t other parents have vacations turn into disasters? My house will never look like a magazine spread. How can so many of my friends travel to so…
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