The past 24 hours has been a remarkable learning experience about social media for me. Thank you to EVERYONE who shared their comments, feelings, experiences, and perceptions. I thought Id take a moment to summarise what Ive learned - and I welcome other input: 1. Overwhelmingly, I learned that you like what I usually publish. This is wonderfully validating for me (although this didnt start as a fishing for compliments exercise. 2. I learned that you have pretty high expectations of me - Ive set a standard on this page that comments are positive, kind, and aimed at building parents up, and not picking them apart, judging, or belittling. 3. Ive learned that often my blogs and podcasts dont really lend themselves to comment. I present expert opinion, and you read it, nod your head, and then go and try and do it with your family. 4. Ive been reminded that it takes time and effort to be responsive to whats on social media - and lots of mums dont really have the headspace or time to be commenting on everything. 5. Ive learned that other people who write similarly thoughtful content experience the same concerns I sometimes have (which was wonderfully reassuring) 6. It has been made abundantly clear that Yes, you really are reading what I post! What will I do about this newfound knowledge? First, Im going to move away from sharing things that are negative or might be construed as click-bait. Second, Ill do what I can to keep content positive. From time to time I may write something about the problems parents face, or the mistakes they make, but always with a view to solutions. Third, Ill share evidence to strengthen families, whether based on positive or negatively focused research. Finally, Ill try to remember to keep a sense of humour about things, and give you a good laugh from time to time. So, once again, thank you. I feel grateful for what youve said - and for the opinion you have of me and expectations you have about what I post. Im going to take things quietly on Sunday... maybe a couple of light, easy posts. Then Ill get back into the usual routine from Monday. Have a great weekend.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Oct 2014 03:59:39 +0000
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