Work-at-home parents often seem to have the best of both worlds. They have the ability to contribute to the family financially while also having the flexibility to be home with their children. One lingering worry of all work-at-home parents though, is summertime. How do you blend working at home while enjoying the summer with your…
Call for Paid Blog Post Ideas (Special Edition through Summer)
I have been thinking a lot lately that I want to clear my deck for summer. I am probably not attending any conferences this summer (although I may end up needing to, but my goal is to reduce business travel as much as possible). I am trying to get a lot of work done now…
Social Media Ethics Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
This has not been a proud week for the parent blogosphere. I am just going to come right out and say it… especially after last week we so proudly and in a (relatively) unified voice declared that the Wall Street Journal’s characterization of mom bloggers as unprofessional was way off base. I still believe so…
How to Avoid a Public Relations Crisis, for Publicists and Bloggers
If you are in the public eye, you may at some point in your career have to deal with a crisis. Politician, CEO, celebrity, blogger or public relations professional, you are not immune. The crisis that presents itself may be as insignficant as a birthday candle’s flame, quickly extinguished. It could become a towering inferno…
Wall Street Journal Insults Moms Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
So, the Wall Street Journal wrote a condescending article about how ADORBS mom bloggers with their cute conferences are this week. It was an insult to moms (and dads, and people who have not reproduced, who obviously attend conferences too), to blog conference organizers (I was NOT pleased) and, well, to any professionals. I don’t…
April 2013 Call for Paid Blog Posts
This month, we are seeking applications for paid blog post assignments on the following: Walt Disney World travel tips, Mother’s Day tips, recipes and crafts, and blog monetization. Loading… Photo © Walt Disney World, Gene Duncan, photographer
2013 FTC Dot Com Disclosure Updates – Separating Fact From Fiction
After several years of bloggers and online marketers unsure how to push a square peg into a round hole, in mid-March 2013 the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the 2013 update to the Dot Com Disclosures guide. This followed months of input from leaders in digital advertising and marketing. The FTC now has some insight…
How to Land Speaking Gigs – RSVP For the #typeacon Twitter Chat
I often get asked for tips or secrets to landing a speaking gig at my conference. The truth is there are many factors that go into selecting sessions and speakers, but there are a number of things you can do to dramatically improve your chances. With the deadline for the fifth annual Type-A Parent Conference’s…
Call for Paid Blog Posts – Seeking Posts on WordPress Plugins, Gardening and Spring Cleaning and Organization
It’s that time of the month again. We are seeking applications for paid blog post assignments on Type-A Parent. For March, we are looking for posts on WordPress plugins, spring gardening or spring cleaning and organization. If you want to receive an email notification whenever we have new paid post assignments, be sure to…
Now Hiring a Blogger Edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere
For this week’s edition of Talk of the Parent Blogosphere, we are hoping one of YOU would like to take this fun weekly column over! Our wonderful Amanda Henson (aka @highimpactmom) will still be writing for us here at the Type-A Parent blog and she will still be the Type-A Parent Conference volunteer coordinator, but…
