Tag: blogging

These days, it seems like everyone has their own blog. Whether you're a professional, a celebrity wannabe or a teenager seeking an identity, blogging is supposed to be the next great way to get noticed. But what if you’re a parent? You certainly didn’t grow up with blogs, and naturally, you may have some questions about your child’s involvement in this new medium.

As a family psychologist, I get these questions a lot. As a preteen or teenager going through life’s normal growth stages, blogging can be very helpful indeed—fostering a social network (even if it is virtual), or providing an outlet for everyday frustrations.

Family blogs are a very popular genre of online publications. There are many mom blogs that showcase a family’s journey of newborn birth to toddlerdom and beyond. These sites help connect mothers with their peers and allow a general forum for any parenting advice or questions. They also showcase some of the hippest new family fashion trends and childcare products. Family blogs are also used as a way to stay connected with long-distance friends and relatives. Here are some of the ways you can make your family blog stand out from the others: