It's crazy to think I've kept this little corner of the internet world going for 10 years. It started as a space to document my pregnancy which then turned into a safe space for me to vent my frustration with unemployment and then became a place where I shared lots of baby gear items and toys. The kids loved playing with new things that came in the mail, making recipes for content, and just being a part of it all. So much so that my oldest has asked for her own blog multiple times. While she's not really looking to write blog posts, she's excited to be an influencer and share her voice in the world.
We settled on an instagram page, where she can share photos and videos of what she loves and it really will teach some important social media safety lessons. We discussed the rules--
1. mom has it logged in on her phone too
2. we only follow people we know and celebrities we love, not strangers.
3. We're smart about showing our bodies and our spaces - they're private for us.
4. We don't turn on our location unless mom says it's okay.
5. We only use our voice to be kind.
At almost 10 years old, these conversations will mold her digital identity forever.
I'll still be here, sharing trips and recipes and toys, but there are SO many mom voices on the internet and I think having a safe, kind tween voice might be just the content some other young girls are look for.
Be sure to check her out -- this.thatetc.
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