Sharon Cindrich is a mother of two, wife of one and keeper of several household pets. A seasoned writer with a special focus on kids, parenting and family technology, Sharon has written several books including  E-Parenting: Keeping Up With Your Tech-Savvy Kids and A Smart Girl's Guide to the Internet, which hit shelves this spring. Her syndicated column, Plugged In Parent, appears in parenting magazines and newspapers across the country and she appears frequently on television and radio to talk about technology and parenting. Learn more at www.pluggedinparent.com.

Past articles

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Who's too young for Facebook?
January 23, 2012
Being bugged by your little one to be on Facebook but worried about what will happen if you say yes? Check our our tips on social media for tots. 

Cell phone in the toilet. Can it be saved?
December 22, 2011
It happens, the cell phone plops in the toilet or goes through the washing machine. Is all lost? Before you despair, try drying it out first. 

Limit computers for children under 2
December 16, 2011
Children under 2 should not play with computers or watch TV, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Our columnist, Sharon Cindrich, knows that, realistically, that's not going to happen. 

Car seat dilemma?
December 7, 2011
4 out of 5 car seats are used incorrectly. What you need to know when you buy used. 

Parent-friendly internet safety
October 28, 2011
Things to think about when holding an internet workshop for parents. 

Your kid on the net
October 28, 2011
Getting your kids off search engines. Is it possible? 

Plugged-In Parent | An earful on explicit songs
September 1, 2011
Dealing with explicit songs downloaded by your kids. 

An earful on explicit songs
August 26, 2011
What can you do when your child downloads an explicit song to his iPod? 

Up for debate: E-books or traditional books?
June 29, 2011
Never heard of transliteracy? It's a vital skill for 21st century kids, and e-books can help them develop it.  

Best smartphone apps for summer travel
June 29, 2011
For just a few dollars—or in some cases for free—you can save your family time, money and an emergency pit stop during the family vacation with an app.