Forget “To-Do” And Try “To-Be”
Multi-tasking. On the surface, it seems like the greatest gift to parenthood, especially to mothers. We moms have this amazing ability to do a million things at once. We can make breakfast and lunches, sign homework papers, empty the dishwasher, start a load of laundry, and remind everyone of the after-school activities for the day. [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: I Wanted To Delete Myself From Social Media
There was a time when I considered it a dream job. I was chosen to launch and host a TV talk show in San Francisco. But not just any ordinary talk show – it would be a daily, live interactive program where viewers could participate through Twitter and Facebook. I know, I know, it’s not [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: Why It’s Ok To Unfriend
Quality over quantity is a good social media mantra these days, I'm finding. In the prehistoric era (i.e. yesterday?), the number of friends and followers you had might have mattered. No more. I'm starting the culling process now! New rules: If I accepted your friend request due to a chance encounter at a cocktail party [Read More]
Win A Signed Copy Of Dot Complicated
~Personalized Message From Randi Included!~ Do you have a friend or relative who struggles with online etiquette and digital faux pas? Tell us their story (with their permission or by leaving their name anonymous, of course) for a chance to win a copy of Dot Complicated for them, signed with a personal message from Randi. [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: Sharing My Miscarriage Publicly
In my mind, Facebook is one singular friend with multiple personalities. My Facebook postings are normally a healthy mix of positivity and snark. As a general rule, I do not air my dirty laundry, though, so when I had a miscarriage recently I debated whether to share my experience publicly. Then I decided that if I [Read More]
I Let My 7-Year-Old Have Email
One of our guest writers, Samantha Sand, explains why she lets her seven-year-old son use email through a new app called Maily: I let my seven-year-old have email, and it’s a lot of fun! The free Maily app for iPad lets Brian create and send messages to family members, like this one to his dad when he [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: The Impact of One Small Decision
Three years ago, I made the decision to put the phone on silent when I drove my children. To help control any sudden urges to check the screen, I put the phone in my purse and placed it on the floorboard of the passenger seat where it could not be reached. Immediately, the atmosphere in [Read More]
My Dot Complicated Story: Private Pain in a Public Life
My husband and I divorced when my son was five. School was hard. He was bullied daily. Scratch that. Hourly! Every day, I was met with a child who had been sent to the principals office, told he was a bad kid, and at some point, had a massive meltdown which usually included soiling his [Read More]