- December 20, 2011
- 4 Comments
- Parenting/Family, Social Media & Tech
Social Networking for Elementary Students: Edmodo
Pin itAbout a year ago I created a video for iVillage about kids and social networking. While doing my research for that piece, I developed the belief that before children get into social networking… I feel it is best they are exposed to opportunites in social spaces specifically crafted for children. Of course, these sites [...]
- November 19, 2011
- 2 Comments
- Social Media & Tech, Sponsored
Gaming and Girls… It’s O.K… For reals. [Sponsored]
Pin itIn a world that is seemingly dominated by “the gamer”… we often associate video games and gaming to men and boys. And basements. But gaming isn’t just for basements and boys. Our girls can dominate the screen time as well. Are you shifting in your seat? Screen time??? Screen time is bad! Well… Let’s [...]
- October 28, 2011
- 2 Comments
- General, Just Jenny, Social Media & Tech
You know you are online a wee-bit too much when…
Pin itYou go to Google to search for something you misplaced in your own home… Has anyone ever done this? Or maybe… Looks like I’m not the only one. In my own defense… I only got to the point where I went to my computer and typed “goog” into my browser when I realized Google [...]
Duran Duran, Diaper Drive, Dallas and BlogWorld Expo BABY!
Pin itI am not trying to brag here. Who am I kidding – YES I AM! PEOPLE. I GET TO GO SEE DURAN DURAN! I have a very special connection with Duran Duran. Simon LeBon and I share the same birthday. But he’s older. Just to clarify. Do you remember the 20th anniversary of my [...]
My Own PSA on Businesses that Make Profile Pages
Pin itI am so tired of getting friend requests from businesses on Facbeook (AND BLOGS). I am irritated… INCENSED even. Hitherhencetofore, a video PSA in which I explain why. I also use the word “stupid”. I may seem harsh, but I am will to stand by my own side if fire comes from this. And [...]
Kids and Social Networks
Pin itDo you have thoughts on this topic? I do. I wrote about it here not long ago, and today my video piece is live at iVillage! [Click here or on image below to view] If you have a few minutes, please check it out. I was privileged to have several willing victims friends share [...]
Soapbox Alert: Kids on Facebook
Pin itDid you just flinch? I do when I think about young kids on the FB. At the risk of taking an unpopular stand… I say if a person is under 14, they should not be on Facebook… or MySpace… or Twitter… or… *insert your choice social network here* COPPA says so too… fyi… My [...]
Make We Laugh Monday: How Did They Get To Here?
Pin itIt has been awhile since I checked out the keyword phrases that are sending searchers over to Jenny On the Spot. Searchers. I am always a little surprised. Always a little disturbed. And always entertained by the creative long string searches that land folks on the doorstep of Jenny On the Spot. It makes [...]
What The What?! Wednesday
Pin itI was at the mall the other day. No. Not that day… the OTHER day. Yes. That day. It was at the mall I saw this sign hanging near the bathrooms: I was all, “Cool! Twitter! I KNOW HER!’ Then I was all, “OK. I’ll follow you. What’s your handle? What your ID. Who [...]
