Liz – Page 22 – Dot Complicated

Instagram Isn’t Always Telling the Full Story

I really don’t think it’s that people mean to create their ideal self for the world on Instagram (or Facebook or Pinterest or Twitter, for that matter). It’s just that people tend to want to share the good stuff. The I-grew-12-tomatoes-and-made-them-into-fresh-marinara-before-they-rotted-on-the-counter kind of stuff. The my-kid-wrote-me-a-love-note-instead-of-biting-me-today kind of stuff. The watch-this-old-piece-of-junk-become-a-beautifully-upcycled-changing-table-in-just-12-painstaking-weekends kind of stuff. [Read More]

August 30th, 2013|Life|

Safety Apps To Help Protect Kids From Afar

It’s every parents’ worst nightmare that something scary will happen to their child. It’s a fear that at times seems suffocating until I step back and remind myself that it’s very unlikely anything will happen to my daughter. But I still worry. [Read More]

August 29th, 2013|Stuff|

How To Vacation Without Tech Distractions

In today’s tech-centric age, “taking a vacation” has taken on a whole new meaning. It’s not just about escaping your daily routine, home and office. It has become about taking a trip away from our technology.

(A crazy thought, right? Not really.)

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August 27th, 2013|Life|

Pet Flipping: Keep Track Of Pet Using Tech

Have you ever heard of ‘pet flipping,’ a ridiculous and horrifying way to make money? This new crime tactic involves stealing a pet –either from someone’s yard or by claiming a ‘Found’ ad –and reselling it online to make a profit.

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August 26th, 2013|Help|

Make Sure You Drink Enough Water With These Apps

I’m sure you’ve heard the impossible mantra: Drink 8 cups of water per day. But who actually drinks that much? And is 8 cups even necessary for your weight and body type?

A new slew of water-tracking apps aim to help you regulate how much [Read More]

August 24th, 2013|Stuff|

Debunking The Google Myth

Teaching Kids To Use The Internet Responsibly.

In January of 2012, Wikipedia shut itself down for 24 hours as a way of protesting an Internet bill before Congress.

Don’t remember that? College students do.

The shutdown created utter panic among students everywhere. Kids threatened to drop research writing courses. They took to Twitter and [Read More]

August 23rd, 2013|Fam|

Don’t Make Me Change The Wifi Password!

There are phrases we use today that simply didn’t exist 10+ years ago. Technology, and the way we use it, has changed the way we interact with our families. From setting boundaries to how much screen time kids get to threatening them with spyware, it’s a new digital age. [Read More]

August 22nd, 2013|Life|

20 People To Follow On Twitter

Several months ago, I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with Randi Zuckerberg on networking in the digital age. Two interviewees from my recent book, Your Network Is Your Net Worth, joined us at the Zuckerberg Media studio.

The irony of the interview and of my book is that I actually had [Read More]

August 21st, 2013|Help|

5 Times To Put Your Phone Down On Vacation

1. On the road trip there: Especially if you’re the driver. As tempting as it may be to play CandyCrush to while away the hours, revel in the drive. Enjoy seeing a new part of the country or the companionship of your fellow travelers. This is a perfect time to charge up your battery with [Read More]

August 20th, 2013|You|

Using Pinterest To Get Ready For Back To School

8 Great Back to School Tips for Parents on Pinterest:

Get price drop notifications by pinning product pins — Pinterest will alert you when the price drops so you can get the best deals for back to school.
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