wmanning, Author at AKAMom Magazine

5 Parenting Changes You Can Make This Year

Don’t you wish your child came with a manual? Parenting is an ever evolving game of trial and error. Adjusting your parenting style to work with your child’s bent is essential for positive parenting practices. That’s why I developed five positive parenting changes that allow me to focus on my relationship with my son vs. on all the other stuff that can often seem oh so important. Join me and commit to making a few positive adjustments to your parenting strategy like embracing the chaos and living in the moment.

Dealing with Travel in the Digital Age

There has never been more access to social media from a barrage of outlets as there is now. Whether a phone or netbook or notebook or mini-notebook or laptop or desktop, just to name a few, social media has made it almost impossible to go without some sort of device to connect to one another with. Though for many parents this may be a sign of the times or an indication that we are spending less time together face-to-face with our friends and family, it can also be a useful tool when it comes to traveling and travel ideas for capturing those moments of pure delight with your family.

Coping With Family-Travel Withdrawals

It’s inevitable: that undeniable moment when your family finally settles down from the family-travel vacation and boredom ensues. And this is not your typical boredom: it isn’t so much the lack of things to do as the fact that your current destination is not a resort or kid-friendly hotel with all the amenities in tow. Because of the glorious fact that your family had such a riveting kid-friendly vacation, the world now seems to most of your family members – if not all of them – a bit more ordinary.

Another Day, Another Handbag

Have you ever noticed that the right (or wrong) purse can completely change the flare of an outfit? Whether you’re look is bold and unapologetic or understated and timeless, learn how to let your handbag do the talking for you.

Art You Wear

If you are from an urban area, there’s no way you can escape street art. This spontaneous and creative form of art is sometimes underappreciated, but online fashion retailer W Concept has put one street artist on center stage. Paul Richard, whose work can be seen on the sidewalks of Lower Manhattan and areas in Brooklyn, has teamed up with the site and recreated his art on t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies. These abstract pieces are intriguing among the city streets, but will look even better hanging in your closet! Who knew looking chic could be so… easy?

It Works Global: That Crazy Wrap Thing!

Have you ever heard of that crazy wrap thing? I hadn’t either until contacted by Jamie Goodman, a distributor and wrapologist from It Works Global.

Personal Branding: How to Build Your Brand for Career Success

Having a unique, well-defined and authentic personal brand is one of the keys to landing the job you want and having career success at the job you have. A strong personal brand will differentiate you from your competitors; ultimately making you more marketable. No two professionals are the same; and those nuances, differences and distinctions make up our “brand.” Are you multi-lingual? Have an MBA from a top school? Hold a top position at a professional association? Created a non-profit? All of these accomplishments are part of your brand—and set you apart from your peers. Here’s what you need to know about how to build your personal brand for career success.

Technology & Travel – Play It Safe While on the Road

Identity theft is a serious crime that does not discriminate, affecting both the young and old. Your identity can be stolen with as little as one important piece of information. All it takes is information such as a Social Security number, a driver’s license or a bank account statement to be accessed online by the wrong person for someone to become an identity theft victim. Identity theft protection product Experian’s ProtectMyID suggests you implement the following tips.