How to Start Your Own Blog
Get a sense of what you like. Read a few blogs and get a feel for writing online by leaving comments.
Join an online community such as BlogHer, MommyTrack'd, or MomJunction.
Use a free platform such as Blogger or Wordpress to create your blog. Blogger is a bit easier for beginners to use; all you do is open an account, choose a template, and get started. Wordpress has more options, but you have to install it on your own, which requires some technical ability.
Pick a topic that interests you and write about it. Leave comments on blogs that share your interests and include a link to your own. Soon others will find your site and respond to your writing.
It's important to respect your teens' privacy. Avoid mentioning them by name or posting pictures of them on your site.
YUNFENG CHANG, HOUSTON, TX 11/03/07
The "if you cannot beat them- join them" still rules! What is the most effective way to send across information and values to teens from their parents. Let's face it, knowing what their teens are getting from MySpace is one fact finding aspect, being able to provide information to them is another. I am more interested in having some influence on teens through posting or answering their questions. The more credited information has been provided the less misinformation. Misinformation is worse than no information.
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