Filed under: Lifestyle, Media, Moms, BlogsI have been keeping a personal journal on the internet for a long time, since way before I ever thought I wanted kids. Blogging has come to mean a lot to me over the years; it's a way for me to enjoy the act of writing, connect with people, and maybe most importantly, process my own feelings. Oh, I know: SO CHEESY. What is this, the Dr. Phil show? It's true, though -- when you take the time to turn the various murky swirls in your brain into words, you're forced to deal with things head-on. And when you take the additional step of sharing those words with other people, and you're gifted with a response like "I've felt that way too, you're not alone" . . . well, I don't know how to say how meaningful that is. It's absolutely elevated my parenting experience, to be able to talk about the things that suck and the things that are wonderful and hear back from people who are sharing their own stories. That said, I know it's no longer all about ME. Obviously I'm writing about my children, too -- how could I not? They are an integral part of my life. And I know a lot of parents feel uncomfortable about privacy issues with their children. Some bloggers use pseudonyms for their kids, some don't share photos, and of course lots of people don't keep blogs at all out of concern for their family.What is your take on the issue of blogs and kids? Do you think it's okay for parents like myself to talk about our kids publicly? Do you feel differently about personal blogs vs. commercial sites like ParentDish?Permalink | Email this | Linking Blogs | Comments



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