I woke up on Mother’s Day with a great surprise (aside from beautiful homemade cards from my girls) - an interview I had given for the Miami Herald ran in the Living section for Mother’s Day (along with a picture of me and my daughters)! The article, titled “Tech tools helping moms stay sane, in sync” focuses on the digital revolution, and how moms everywhere are taking advantage of smart phones and social networking for not only support from peers, but for marketing purposes as well.

While I do use my iPhone for everything from my calendar to grocery lists to Twitter on the go, I’m still a paper purist. I keep a running to-do list in a notebook that never leaves my side. I also am very aware of my phone use around my kids, and I make sure they know that the phone goes away when it’s play time with them, or when we’re out at an activity. While I have fully embraced technology and all it’s conveniences, I read more and more about how moms can take it a little too far. They find themselves sleeping less because they can’t tear away from the computer, or becoming preoccupied with their kids via texting or checking email. I’m the first to admit I’ve been there! But, I’m also not going to let my phone dictate my day.

So, while all of these gadgets can make life easier, don’t forget to literally unplug and take some time for yourself and your kids! I’d love to hear from you - do you have a personal set of rules and regulations when it comes to your computer or phone? Do your kids know how to use the computer or phone better than you? Leave a comment, or find me on Twitter @teensygreen, of course!