True Confessions
In this month's editorial, I took a moment to confess the fact that I am a self-proclaimed "Facebookaholic" ... meaning I am addicted to the social networking site Facebook! Facebook has become a part of my everyday life. Even right this moment, I have a tab up in my browser on Facebook and am fighting the urge to check it.
But in all honesty, I feel that social networking has been very helpful to me as a fairly new parent. Through Facebook, I have been able to ask questions of other parents I trust and get immediate feedback. It has been a great place to get people's opinions on everything from the newest children's products to kid-friendly vacation destinations. But it has also been a source of encouragement and prayerI do find myself wondering, What did parents do before Facebook? Where did they go for advice and encouragement? It is a silly thought. The truth is parents have always needed the support and encouragement of others that have been where they are. Social networking simply makes it easier (and faster) to get it!
Are you into social networking? If so, be sure to connect with ParentLife. Become a Facebook fan of ParentLife at www.facebook.com/parentlife. Or follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/parentlife.
Also, be sure not to miss Kelly Mize's article "Parenting by the (Face) Book" in the January 2010 issue of ParentLife.
Whether you are into social networking or not, where do you find encouragement and support as a parent? How can ParentLife better provide the needed support? Leave us a comment and let us know!
