70 Apps Every Professional Should Know About and Use
It's 2015, workmom. If you're thinking about what you can do to make your professional life easier, as they say, there's an app for that! But the hardest thing about finding apps that can benefit you...
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7 Family Media Resolutions for 2015
mom kid video gameWhether you're a planner or a play-it-by-ear person, you and your family will undoubtedly face media and technology decisions this year as options become more ubiquitous, affordable...
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Beat the Seduction of "One More Thing"
busy woman striped topA client called me last week stressed and upset. A romantic night out with her partner had devolved into a disagreement over her work. It started the way it usually does for this...
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Rude vs. Respectful: A Guide to Cell Phone Etiquette
Image courtesy of T-MobileWe adore our glossy pocket-sized communication devices. We dress them up in new phone cases, shiver at the thought of a shattered screen and dread the low battery warning....
View Article9 Back-to-School Apps for Pre-K and Grade-School Scholars
Give the the kids screen time without the guilt—and maybe a jump on the school year—with these educational apps.
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Works for Us: Fall Work Life Helpers
When running a quick errand or heading to an after-work happy hour, exchange your massive mom bag for the petite Pursecase. It holds the bare essentials—phone, ID, cash and cards—and comes in cute...
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What You Need to Know About Smartphone Addiction—Plus 4 Ways to Fix It
Photo: iStockIf you find yourself constantly thinking about your smartphone when you're not using it, you may be addicted.Take a walk on a busy street or ride a bus or train, and chances are you'll see...
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6 Tips for Polishing Your Online Presence—So You Can Land Your Dream Job
Photo: iStockYes, hiring managers do look at your virtual presence, so make sure it's shiny and new.Decades ago, in order to attract an employer, job seekers were responsible for three main things: a...
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Texting and Sexting and Teens, Oh My!
Photo: iStockWe must have the texting/sexting talk with our kids.With their children now facing child pornography charges, the parents of the many kids involved in the Cañon City High School, CO,...
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Is Your Kid Ready for…Instagram? Snapchat? Twitter? Facebook?
Photo: iStockTip: Your child should turn off geo-tags in his Instagram account.If you’ve got a middle schooler—or a kid who can’t wait to be one—you’ve probably heard: “OMG, Mom, everyone is on...
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Checking Your Phone with the Baby Close By? Maybe You Shouldn't Be...
Photo: iStockDistracted moms give their babies fragmented attention, the study suggests.We all know we should nix smartphone use while driving, but what's the harm in checking our phone while our baby...
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5 Social Media Mistakes to Stop Making—Now
Photo: iStockWe don't know too many workmoms who aren't posting on Facebook, Tweeting and/or Instagramming daily—plus many of us have LinkedIn profiles. On the work side, being on social media today is...
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5 Easy Steps to Declutter Your Desktop on National Clean Out Your Computer Day
Photo: iStockUse this day to go over the files that you need and don't need.Though keeping our computers well-organized should be a year-round priority, many of us rarely do routine cleanups. Why...
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The Working Mom Complex: How to Break Up With Your Phone (after office hours)
Photo: iStockDon't get mad at your smartphone, get smart about it.The complex: I love my flexible work schedule, but I’m worried that I’m too attached to my phone during non-business hours. I need to...
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Want to Really Impress With Your Resume? Make It Visual
Courtesy of ResumUpAn infographic resume from ResumUpIf you aren’t already familiar with the concept of a visual resume, It's time you learned about this new way to sell yourself to a potential...
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This Is Key to Closing the Workplace Gender Gap
Career A new study reveals the possible driver to move women forward at work more rapidly. Career Advice: A new study reveals digital fluency as a possible driver to move women forward at work more...
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How Can Businesses Reach Moms? Think About Marketing on This Social Platform
Lifestyle Parents are a big part of this social site's users, and they're apt to spend money as a result. Why moms on this social media platform should not be ignored by advertisers.
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Your Smartphone May Cause ADHD-Like Symptoms, Says New Study
Lifestyle Receptiveness to real-time alerts may bring on clinical-type behaviors. Here's the scoop. A new study finds some not-so-desirable consequences of being in-tune to phone alerts all day.
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6 Reasons We Should Care About Our Kids' Online Privacy
Family Neglecting to protect your child's privacy can have serious consequences. It's not just about oversharing on Facebook. Compromises to kids' online privacy can have real-life repercussions.
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What Bosses Think Are Our Biggest Work Distractions
Career Employers think workers are less productive than they could be due to these time sucks, a new survey shows. It's revealing, but perhaps not surprising, that bosses and workers don't agree on...
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