Barbara I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, author, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course).

My weekly newspaper column Surfing the Net with Kids is syndicated nationally. My websites get more than 600,000 visitors a month, my newsletter lists are over 80,000 strong, and my self-published e-books are sold on dozens of sites.

In my years on the Net, I've learned quite a bit about online publishing, creating and selling e-books, publishing newsletters, being an affiliate, setting up an affiliate program and syndication. I've been a featured speaker on the topic of newsletter revenue sources at ContentBiz's 2002 Email Newsletter Publisher's Profit Workshop, on the topic of syndication for Speaker Net News, and on the topic of online traffic generation for the Glazer-Kennedy 2004 Infomation Marketing Summit.

I have been a computer nerd for over thirty years, with a B.S. Cum Laude in Information & Computer Science from the University of California, Irvine, 1976. I've been a programmer, computer consultant, newsletter publisher, and shareware author. Since becoming a mom, involving my kids in my love of computers has spurred my interest in children's use of the Internet.

Because I am often asked for advice and recommendations that don't have anything to do with "Surfing the Net with Kids" per se, but rather are about my experiences in running that business, I've created this site as a compendium of resources and recommendations.

See ya on the Net!

Barbara J. Feldman

Syndicated Columnist "Surfing the Net with Kids"
Author "How to Add Games to Your Site"
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May 13, 2008

The Server's Down!

For Mother's Day, I scored a beautiful bouquet of red roses, a ceramic sun for my patio wall, and a chaise lounge for the patio. I had been wanting a... Continue reading "The Server's Down!"


May 6, 2008

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day! Here's a short list of resources for you and the kids to enjoy: Mother's Day Crafts Mother's Day Coloring Pages Mother's Day Sites... Continue reading "Happy Mother's Day"


May 2, 2008

Is It All About How You Feel at the End of the Day?

My buddy Don Crowther made an awesome video, about something inspirational that took place on a college softball field in Portland, Oregon recently. But I have a bone to pick... Continue reading "Is It All About How You Feel at the End of the Day?"


April 29, 2008

Your Favorite Educational Sites?

What are your favorite educational sites? I bet you've got a nice collection of really great sites bookmarked. Do you feel like sharing? This week, I want to do... Continue reading "Your Favorite Educational Sites?"


April 22, 2008

Do You Use RSS Feeds?

I added a few new RSS feeds to the site this week. For example, each post with comments, now has a comments feed. And each category also has a feed.... Continue reading "Do You Use RSS Feeds?"


April 17, 2008

Shel Silverstein's First Poetry Book

First published in 1964 under the title "Uncle Shelby's Zoo," Shel Silverstein's first book of children's poetry has been re-released this week as "Don't Bump The Glump! and Other Fantasies."... Continue reading "Shel Silverstein's First Poetry Book"


April 10, 2008

Is it a Worksheet or a Quiz?

My newest project is the addition of printable quizzes (worksheets?) to our Surfnetkids Printables Club membership area. Would you like a free peek? I'd be happy to give you a... Continue reading "Is it a Worksheet or a Quiz?"


And You Thought Your Phone Was Complicated!

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April 8, 2008

On Giving and Getting Thanked

I just received a big packet of thank you notes from the students of Gunston Middle School in Arlington, Virginia. Through DonorsChoose.org, I helped them purchase a number of 24... Continue reading "On Giving and Getting Thanked"


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