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When kids say, "Stop sharing photos of me!" - episode 171 Jan 17, 2019

Show notes

Sharing photos on social media without permission? You’d probably never do that when it comes to posting pictures of a friend, but every day parents share pictures and videos of their kids on social media. Instagram and Facebook have become our de facto online family albums. Many mom (and dad) bloggers have built brands and businesses around the (mostly) honest and authentic stories involving raising their kids. But what happens when these kids become tweens and teens? How can we teach our children not to share revealing photos or overshare when some parents have been sharing photos since their babies were still in the womb?

This week on the Parenting Bytes Podcast we tackle the issue of sharing (and oversharing) photos and stories of our children without their permission. Michelle Ruiz of Vogue.com joins us to talk about her article, “The One Question Parents Should Ask Themselves Before Posting Their Kids on Social Media.” Join us as we talk about our own uncomfortable experiences with our kids reading and watching what we’ve written about them, and how parents can be more careful about what they’re sharing on social media.

This Week's Links

Intro (00:00:11)

Last week's episode about CES

Interview with Michelle Ruiz (00:01:17)

Michelle Ruiz, contributing writer to Vogue

The One Question Parents Should Ask Themselves Before Posting Their Kids on Social Media, by Michelle Ruiz - Vogue
http://bit.ly/2HdwK7M

My daughter asked me to stop writing about motherhood. Here's why I can't do that. By Christie Tate - The Washington Post
https://wapo.st/2HilQ0E

That Outrageous Mommy Blogger Who Refuses to Stop Writing About Her Kid Highlights a Key Parent-Child Generation Gap, by Ruth Graham - Slate

Bytes of the Week (00:22:42)

Surviving Jonestown, by Jackie Speier - Politico

Anker/Soundcore Liberty Air wireless earbuds

Listening to Estrogen, by Lisa Miller - The Cut

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Our favorites from CES 2019...so far!! - episode 170 Jan 11, 2019

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The Consumer Electronics Show is a giant, crazy, exhausting tech show in Las Vegas where for four days (six if you count the media events), buyers, exhibitors, and media all converge on Las Vegas (180,000 people in total!) to see the latest in tech. Andrea and Amy hit the show floor Tuesday and Wednesday and went to some CES-adjacent shows in the evenings, and then sat down in the Blue Mic recording suite at the Treasure Island hotel to record this episode—thanks Blue Mic!

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This Week's Links:

Joule sous vide sauces

Withings BPM Core

Withings EKG Watch

Dr. Scholl's Custom 3D Inserts
Use code SOLEMATE20 to get $20 off of your custom 3D inserts (expires 3/31/2019)

Get the perfect bra fit at home, for free! by Amy Oztan - Amy Ever After

Neutrogena 3D Printed Face Mask

P&G Opté

BlueSmart mia 2 monitor

CES 2019: Owlet debuts award-winning pregnancy monitor band for expecting moms, by Shelby Brown - cnet

Baby-Scan

Aftershokz Xtrainerz (available in spring)

Pioneer Audio

Ring Door View Cam

Kwikset Halo

JBL Link Bar, available in spring

Lenovo joins the ultrawide display party with two 43.4-inch monitors, by Tom Warren - The Verge

Lenovo SmartClock

Blue Mic

Blue Ember XLR Mic

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How to organize your entire year in a day with Amiyrah Martin - episode 169 Jan 03, 2019

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Do you need to get your life together? What if you could plan out and organize your entire year in six hours? Blogger Amiyrah Martin of Four Hats & Frugal does this at the beginning of every year (twice, actually: once for her business, and once for her home and family life), and she's telling us her secrets!

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This Week's Links:

Trello

Amiyrah Martin, founder and creator of the blog Four Hats & Frugal

Amiyrah's Facebook post about planning a year in six hours

How To Plan Your Year In A Day

How To Organize Your Week With One List

Today Parent video about suicide

Today Parent video about consent

Today Parent video about drinking

Bowflex Max Trainer

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Last minute Christmas gifts - episode 168 Dec 21, 2018

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We get it, it's a few days before Christmas and you still have gifts to buy. But thanks to monthly subscriptions, eGift Cards, super-fast shipping, and a little creativity, you still have options! We've gathered some of the best last-minute gifts we could find. No matter how long you wait, there's something on this list that will arrive in time.

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This Week's Links:

Last Minute Gifts

Uber Gift Cards and Email Cards on Amazon

Uber Gift Cards on Uber

Lyft

Groupon E-gift cards

LastPass Premium Membership

Blue Apron

Plated

Giftly

Gift Card Scam: Crooks Can Drain the Money Off Your Cards, by Jeff Blyskal - Consumer Reports

Are E-Gift Cards Secure? - Consumer Reports

Target Last-Minute Christmas Shipping

Christmas 2018 Shipping Deadlines for Online Shopping

ClassPass Live One-Year Subscription and Starter Kit

SpaFinder Gift Card

Amazon Gift Cards

Amy's Printable Amazon Gift Card Envelope

Meditation Studio App

App Store and iTunes Gift Cards by Email

GiftNow

MasterClass Buy One, Gift One Free

Udemy

StubHub

Airbnb Gift Cards

Hotels dot com Gift Cards

Ticketmaster eGift Cards

Can You Gift Airline Miles to Someone Else? by Johnny Jet - Forbes

Last-Minute Gift Ideas, by Amy Oztan - Amy Ever After

Bytes of the Week

iRobot Roomba i7+

Package Thief vs. Glitter Bomb Trap

The Best Cookbooks to Give With That Instant Pot, by Xenia Fong - Food Network

Instant Pot ceramic nonstick insert

Let's Start Easy: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, by Amy Oztan - Amy Ever After

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Eleni from Eleni's Cookies tells us how to bake with kids! - episode 167 Dec 07, 2018

Show notes

This week we had a fun conversation with Eleni’s Cookies founder Eleni Gianopolus, all about baking with kids, starting a business while starting a family, and so much more!

Episode Links:

Eleni’s Cookies

Color Me! Cookies and edible markers

America’s Test Kitchen Kids

Dorie’s Cookies, by Dorie Greenspan

Let’s start easy: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes, by Amy Oztan – Amy Ever After

Vivo Smart 4 with Body Battery

Deliver smiles this holiday with Alexa

How to donate to Toys for Tots with Alexa, by Amy Oztan – Amy Ever After

Bonus article: Meet the Cookiers, Home Bakers With a Bond Stronger Than Royal Icing, by Kim Severson, NY Times

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Growing up with Alexa: how is this technology affecting our kids? - episode 166 Nov 20, 2018

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When Samantha Murphy Kelly realized that "Alexa" was one of the first few words her toddler recognized, she wanted to know more about how this new technology in her home was affecting her child. Her curiosity resulted in a fascinating article for CNN, and we talk to Kelly about what she found.

How to save money and get what you want on Black Friday and Cyber Monday - episode 165 Nov 09, 2018

Show notes

This week we're talking about Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping! How do you get the best deals? What apps and websites can help? How can you make the most of the sales without spending all day on your computer? We're here to help, with tips, tricks, and links!

Awesome safety features for teen drivers - episode 164 Oct 26, 2018

Show notes

Andrea sat down with Tricia Morrow from Chevrolet (literally--they did the interview in a car!) to talk about a bunch of awesome safety features, both for teen drivers and the whole family.

Encore Episode: Bake It Happen 2018 Oct 12, 2018

Show notes

This week we're replaying one of our favorite epsiodes, because it's time once again to Bake It Happen for breast cancer research!

College 411 with Grown & Flown - episode 163 Sep 27, 2018

Show notes

This week we’re talking with Lisa Heffernan, co-founder of the website Grown & Flown, all about not only choosing a college (what to ask on tours!!), but how to help your child once they’re actually at college. She also tells us what question her website gets the most about kids and college! And of course, our Bytes of the Week, including some amazing new help for filling out the FAFSA application for college financial aid.

This Week's Links:

Lisa Heffernan
http://bit.ly/2QYofOK

Grown & Flown
http://bit.ly/2R3LpTN

Common Data Set
http://bit.ly/2R47KRt

The Bowery Boys Podcast
http://bit.ly/2R6jtiv

Bowery Boys Movie Club
http://bit.ly/2R1ZEZk

Lenovo Smart Display
https://go.magik.ly/ml/fuza/

JBL LinkView
https://go.magik.ly/ml/fuz8/

FAFSA app
http://bit.ly/2OTHibG

Frank app
http://bit.ly/2R0zs1k

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