November 17th, 2008
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Hear us discuss our concerns, opinions and experiences on how we strive to create balance in our online social lives while staying connected and tuned in to our children and families. Moms Gone Geek chats about favorite social networking services and compare how we use those services; what is worth the time and what is not. Tony’s favorites include: Facebook and Twitter. Naomi’s favorites include: Facebook, Ning, DigitalFanGirl, Flickr and Twitter. Melissa’s favorites include: Twitter, Facebook, and Seesmic. Her complete list can be found here. We all agree we like to use Facebook primarily for family and close friends we know well and that Tumblr is a good integrated aggregator for your blog and twitter updates.
How do you create balance in your social life online?
There are many benefits to creating and maintaining relationships online. Melissa regales how she met her husband and made some quality friendships online that transferred into “meatspace.”
How does social networking affect our kids?
It’s next to impossible to know everything your kids are doing every minute, but the key is in establishing guidelines and building trust. Use a common area and set boundaries when it comes to kids’ screen time. Naomi discusses how her teenage daughters use social networking services and how they keep the lines of communication open.
