http://www.barbarafeldman.com/ I am a syndicated newspaper columnist, online publisher, author, mother, wife and Net surfer supreme (not listed in order of importance, of course). 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, as well as a central depository for my personal ramblings. en-us 2009-06-22T16:20:05-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/single_tasking.html Are cluttered to-do lists, multitasking, and unlimited browser tabs taking their toll on your productivity? Some experts are calling single tasking (focusing on one task at a time) "the new... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2009-06-22T16:20:05-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/i_love_my_roku.html What's the most number of movies you've ever watched in a single day? I think I hit a new high on Saturday when I watched five movies. I wasn't feeling... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2009-05-19T17:33:43-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/online_publishing_anyone.html As you read this, I'll be in San Francisco speaking at the first annual ADSPACE conference for small to mid-size publishers about Adsense and other contextual advertising. I am on... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2009-04-21T10:21:37-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/im_a_mommy_blogger_too.html I have been sitting on the sidelines admiring what Susan Carraretto* has done with 5 Minutes for Mom and their Ultimate Blog Party 2009, when it occurred to me, "Hey,... My Life 2009 Barbara J. Feldman 2009-03-21T10:58:08-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/what_is_twitter_part_two.html So, seeing as I have only skimmed the surface of Twitter, and have not specifically addressed many of the more technical issues, here are some additional resources. But first, a... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2009-01-30T13:27:45-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/what_is_twitter_part_one.html Twitter is commonly called a micro-blogging platform, because it limits all posts (called tweets) to 140 characters. Another way to look at Twitter is as broadcast text messaging. Instant Messaging... Online Publishing Barbara J. Feldman 2009-01-30T13:09:55-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/got_twitter.html What's new here? Yesterday afternoon I added our President Barack Obama coloring page to the American Presidents collection over at www.FreeKidsColoring.com. Those of you who have my Coloring Page of... Online Publishing Barbara J. Feldman 2009-01-21T05:52:23-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/cranberry_sauce_with_raspberries.html I know. I know. Bloggers usually share their Thanksgiving recipes BEFORE Thanksgiving, but I didn't think of it at the time. We had a wonderful holiday at my parents' house.... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-12-02T14:15:35-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/obama_wins_in_yet_another_student_poll.html Just off the news wire, Weekly Reader has announced that in their fourteenth annual election survey, the result was Obama 54.7% and John McCain 42.9% (with other candidates receiving 2.5%... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-10-29T10:39:14-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/halloween_resources.html Boo! Did I scare you? It's that spooky time of year again, so here's a round-up of Halloween resources you can find at our network of sites. Halloween Games http://www.surfnetkids.com/games/Halloween/... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-10-27T21:38:14-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/halloween_photo_tips.html Last time I saw my friend Audri Lanford, she was carrying a huge camera case, and was bubbling over with enthusiasm for her new hobby, photography. Then she told me... My Life 2008 Barbara J. Feldman 2008-10-20T11:09:24-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/whiteboard_lessons_for_elementary_grades.html Hi Barbara & Co.: Thank you for making yourselves so accessible. Our school has a new interactive whiteboard, but I can't find suitable sites with substantive material for the... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-10-15T08:47:29-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/is_it_all_about_how_you_feel_at_the_end_of_the_day.html 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... Education Barbara J. Feldman 2008-05-02T17:21:48-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/google_subscribed_links_faq.html I have been bombarded with questions about the new Surfnetkids Google Subscribed Links program, so I thought I would answer a few of the most common questions for everyone at... Online Publishing Barbara J. Feldman 2008-03-12T09:55:39-08:00 http://www.barbarafeldman.com/learn_to_play_chess.html Dear Barbara, Have you ever come across any instructions or booklets that will help young children learn to play the game of CHESS?? Thanks. Leo Hi Leo, My mother taught... Ask Barbara Barbara J. Feldman 2008-03-09T11:15:45-08:00