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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Is it OK to post photos of my baby on Facebook?
March 29, 2011 - Comments (1)
Facebook can be a great way to show Grandma baby's first tooth, but is it safe? 

Spike in kids' cell phone bills? Might be "cramming"
February 2, 2011 - Comments (1)
Surveys, sweepstakes entry forms or 800 number calls to psychics or date lines can make a phone number vulnerable. 

No electronics at kids' sleepovers? Good call
December 13, 2010
When other kids are in your home, you're responsible for their behavior and use of technology. Figuring out just where to draw the line can be tricky, depending on personalities, ages and the environment. 

Tech tools to organize busy Chicago families
December 9, 2010
You want your child to have a good relationship with his teacher, but is Facebook over the line? 

Online tools to help you save money
December 9, 2010
Far from a drain on your family budget, the Internet can be a great source of savings. Check out these sites and programs to manage your budget, save money and rationalize your Internet bill.  

Should your child be Facebook friends with his teacher?
November 29, 2010
You want your child to have a good relationship with his teacher, but is Facebook over the line? 

Should your child be Facebook friends with his teacher?
October 25, 2010
You want your child to have a good relationship with his teacher, but is Facebook over the line? 

WTF!? You don't have to put up with profane texting
September 15, 2010
Is your kid getting (or sending) rude texts? Resist the urge to cancel their texting plan - reach for the teaching moment instead.  

Video chatting is a great way for kids to stay in touch - but keep an eye on it
September 14, 2010
Skype and iChat are popular programs that allow one-on-one video exchanges. Now, there are other options for families and friends who want to gather together online and share some face time, too. 

4 quick tips to help keep your video-gaming kids' eyes safe
August 25, 2010 - Comments (1)
Remember what you parents said: "If you stand that close to the television, you're going to go blind!" While that's not actually true, too much screen exposure can hurt little eyes. Here's how to help keep them healthy.