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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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Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?

I usually don't make New Year's resolutions because I find that they are easily ignored. On the other hand, throughout the year I do set new goals and try to... Continue reading "Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?"

It's a Two-Dog-One-Kitten Escape!

As I sit down to write this email, my voice is hoarse from screaming at the top of my lungs when earlier I suffered a two-dog-one-kitten escape through the front... Continue reading "It's a Two-Dog-One-Kitten Escape!"

Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries

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.... Continue reading "Cranberry Sauce with Raspberries"

Five a Day

Chatting with my business coach today, lamenting for the umpteenth time about how difficult it is for me to deal with all the paper than comes across my desk, she... Continue reading "Five a Day"

Kitty Drama

We've been having a bit of kitty drama at our house recently. We got a new kitten from the rescue shelter, and she's really cute and completely friendly and lovable.... Continue reading "Kitty Drama"

Surfnetkids Widgets for Apple Dashboard

I don't think I've mentioned it before, but about six months ago I got my first Apple computer: a Mac Book. I don't use at my desktop (which is still... Continue reading "Surfnetkids Widgets for Apple Dashboard"

Funny Reason to Hate Away Messages

Most email newsletter publishers probably agree with me: email away messages (aka email vacation messages) are evil. We hate them because every time we publish a newsletter, our inboxes are... Continue reading "Funny Reason to Hate Away Messages"

The Remember Song

I was just listening to Tom Rush's Remember Song on my desktop iTunes player. It is part of the Judy Collins Wildflower Festival album I picked up at eMusic.... Continue reading "The Remember Song"

Obama Wins in Yet Another Student Poll

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%... Continue reading "Obama Wins in Yet Another Student Poll"