How do you decorate your Christmas tree? Is it filled with sentimental decorations from the past or contemporary ornaments and lights that you saw on Pinterest? Whatever you do with your Christmas tree, avoid any and all of the following twelve ornaments and decorations while Christmas shopping on Amazon. They could make for lots of laughs at the White Elephant or a gag gift for a gift exchange. But put them on [...] Read More »
“Facebook doesn’t ruin marriages, people do.” This is the most popular comment on any online news story about how social networks affect marriages. We should know. Being the co-authors of Facebook and Your Marriage, we’re quoted and referenced in hundreds of articles and stories about social media and relationships and the “Facebook doesn’t wreck relationships, people using Facebook does” or some equivalent is posted in the comments almost every time. No duh! [...] Read More »
Are you worried that you might be addicted to Facebook? Ever wonder if Facebook is sucking up too much of your life? Here are ten signs you might be spending too much time on Facebook: 10. The first thing you do when you wake up and the last thing you do before going to sleep is check Facebook. 9. You are strongly considering naming your next child Mark Zuckerberg, regardless if it’s [...] Read More »
We have all bitten into the social media apple! And we like how it tastes. And our relationships are forever changed! Don’t agree? Look at your Facebook News Feed. How many of your Friend’s Status Updates relate to dating, marriage, parenting, work or other relationships? What percentage of the pictures that people post are of their spouse, partner, kids, family, friends? Think about yourself. How many online dating sites have you ever [...] Read More »
There is no doubt that 2011 was a breakthrough year for social media. Google+ was born, Twitter exploded, Facebook reinvented itself, and Pinterest emerged and pinned itself into millions of new followers. A lot of good has resulted from people’s use of social media. Friends connected, long lost relatives reunited, worthy causes raised money and awareness, and even a kidnapping was thwarted. While many people have integrated social media into their lives, [...] Read More »
You know how people always ask, “if you could share just one piece of marriage advice to newly married couples, what would it be?” Here’s ours: “With your first Christmas, when you get married, take control of the holidays or you will feel like the Grinch stole your Christmas!” The reason? With the first Christmas, too many people have too many competing expectations for the newlyweds. Both sides of the families want [...] Read More »
What do the Ellen DeGeneres Show, Manchester United, Bruno Mars and Monster Energy Drinks have in common? Graphic, hardcore porn images and links can be found on their Facebook Wall for all to see. And they aren’t alone. The most popular brands in the world are getting hit…daily. The Facebook Pages for television shows (NCIS Los Angeles, Desperate Housewives, Chappelle’s Show, The Amanda Show, BBC America, Colbert Report, CSI Miami), sports teams [...] Read More »
Seattle, WA - Facebook has frequently been indicted by many scorned lovers and betrayed spouses for causing their relationship woes and broken marriages. But, the newest feature from the popular social network called Timeline could expose things one partner doesn’t want the other to know, or reveal things to the world about their relationship that were meant to be private. Every couple should have a sit down to discuss how their virtual [...] Read More »
Due to The Social Media Couple’s extensive work with helping families navigate social media and the online world, K. Jason and Kelli Krafsky were interviewed for a 3-part article series called, “A New Virtual Reality: Technology and Kids.” Other interviewed experts include: Police Chief Michelle Bennett (who wrote her doctoral dissertation on cyberbullying) and Allan Cush of wiredsafety.org. This series by Kris Hill of The Reporter, is a wealth of information for [...] Read More »
Their writings and speaking help people balance technology and their relationships, use common sense, and set healthy guard rails for their marriages, families, and relationships in this social media age.
Co-authors of the first book written on the topic, Facebook and Your Marriage, Jason and Kelli are sought out by media to provide unique insights and commentary on social media and relationship-related issues. They have been featured on numerous TV, radio, and podcast shows; interviewed for articles in national publications, online news sites and local newspapers; and contributed editorials to publications, including The New York Times.
They live near Seattle with their four kids. Read more »
Five Ways to Send Card-less Christmas Greetings via Facebook
Step aside Hallmark! The 170-year old practice of sending holiday cards is about to become a fond memory. Don’t get us wrong…we’re not going all Grinch on the Yuletide tradition. We love receiving cards. But the 19th Century concept of Christmas cards takes the 21st Century family a lot of time and money to pull it off. It all starts with trying to figure out what kind of Christmas card your family [...] Read More »