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Yahoo
2 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
Mom sparks debate over controversial choice about children at the playground: ‘I can't stand parents who do this'
This mom's not monkeying around — and she sure isn't swinging on the monkey bars, either. Amanda, a mom of three who goes by @ on Instagram, has the internet in a tizzy after posting a reel of herself sitting peacefully on a park bench, coffee in hand, watching her kids play — but not playing with them, originally reported on by Her stance? A one-word zinger: 'No.' The recent clip was a direct response to another video urging parents to get off their butts and into the sandbox with their kids. Amanda wasn't having it. 'I'm not saying to never intervene, play with, or support your kiddo,' she clarified in the caption. 'I'm just highlighting here that it's okay if you don't want to be the adult scaling the playground.' Translation? She's a mom, not a jungle gym. The take has sparked a tug-of-war in the parenting arena, with some calling Amanda a champion of boundaries — and others labeling her an absentee at recess. Amanda sees the playground as 'a space where they get to experience some freedom, explore, interact and engage with other children without their parents breathing down their neck.' And many moms are backing her up. 'I play every day all day. The park is the ONE TIME they are there to play independently and with others their age lol,' one wrote. 'Let them be bored. Let them get creative. Let them make new friends. Their parent is not their court jester. The playground is meant for kids to play, not parents,' chimed in someone else. Another preschool pro added, 'Kids need to come up with their own creativity sometimes. It's my job to have objects for them to play with, but it's their job to figure out what they want to do with that said object.' Still, some spectators warned against zoning out completely — especially when wild kids go full 'Lord of the Flies' on the slide. 'You don't need to play with the kids, but you do need to watch them,' one commenter snapped. 'I can't stand parents who sit on the bench staring at their phone while their kid is terrorizing other children.' This is the latest flashpoint in the modern parenting wars — much like Chelsea Lensing's wild viral hack to stop car seat whining by asking her kids, 'Did you bring a snack?' The economist mom went viral last month for turning backseat complaints into toddler teachable moments. The goal isn't starvation — it's self-awareness. 'She got really upset because she wanted a doll too,' Lensing recalled. 'I said, 'Did you bring one?' and she said, 'No. Next time, I'm going to bring a doll, too.'' Her method sparked a firestorm of its own, with critics calling it 'insane' for kids under 5, while teachers applauded it for building accountability.
New York Post
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Mom sparks debate over controversial choice about children at the playground: ‘I can't stand parents who do this'
This mom's not monkeying around — and she sure isn't swinging on the monkey bars, either. Amanda, a mom of three who goes by @ on Instagram, has the internet in a tizzy after posting a reel of herself sitting peacefully on a park bench, coffee in hand, watching her kids play — but not playing with them, originally reported on by Her stance? A one-word zinger: 'No.' Advertisement The recent clip was a direct response to another video urging parents to get off their butts and into the sandbox with their kids. Amanda wasn't having it. 'I'm not saying to never intervene, play with, or support your kiddo,' she clarified in the caption. 'I'm just highlighting here that it's okay if you don't want to be the adult scaling the playground.' Advertisement 3 Amanda — a mom of three — brewed up a parenting brawl after posting a reel of herself sipping coffee on a bench while her kids ran wild on the playground without her. Instagram/@ Translation? She's a mom, not a jungle gym. The take has sparked a tug-of-war in the parenting arena, with some calling Amanda a champion of boundaries — and others labeling her an absentee at recess. Amanda sees the playground as 'a space where they get to experience some freedom, explore, interact and engage with other children without their parents breathing down their neck.' Advertisement And many moms are backing her up. 'I play every day all day. The park is the ONE TIME they are there to play independently and with others their age lol,' one wrote. 'Let them be bored. Let them get creative. Let them make new friends. Their parent is not their court jester. The playground is meant for kids to play, not parents,' chimed in someone else. 3 Amanda's parenting playbook has the internet split — some are cheering her for setting boundaries, others are booing her as a no-show at recess. Getty Images Advertisement Another preschool pro added, 'Kids need to come up with their own creativity sometimes. It's my job to have objects for them to play with, but it's their job to figure out what they want to do with that said object.' Still, some spectators warned against zoning out completely — especially when wild kids go full 'Lord of the Flies' on the slide. 'You don't need to play with the kids, but you do need to watch them,' one commenter snapped. 'I can't stand parents who sit on the bench staring at their phone while their kid is terrorizing other children.' 3 Not everyone's on board with the bench brigade — some say when parents clock out, the kids go 'Lord of the Flies' on the playground. unai – This is the latest flashpoint in the modern parenting wars — much like Chelsea Lensing's wild viral hack to stop car seat whining by asking her kids, 'Did you bring a snack?' The economist mom went viral last month for turning backseat complaints into toddler teachable moments. The goal isn't starvation — it's self-awareness. Advertisement 'She got really upset because she wanted a doll too,' Lensing recalled. 'I said, 'Did you bring one?' and she said, 'No. Next time, I'm going to bring a doll, too.'' Her method sparked a firestorm of its own, with critics calling it 'insane' for kids under 5, while teachers applauded it for building accountability.
Business Wire
02-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Attributing Economic Results to Press Releases
Understanding how press releases contribute to a company's economic success is essential for PR professionals and marketers. In our webinar, Greg Jarboe from SEO-PR explored how press releases intersect with search engine optimization (SEO) and analytics to demonstrate their true value. If you missed this insightful session, here's a recap of the key takeaways. Key Topics Covered During the webinar, several critical questions were addressed to highlight the impact of press releases: Can Press Releases Drive Website Traffic and Brand Awareness? The webinar kicked off by exploring how press releases can generate website traffic and increase brand visibility. By using optimized content and strategic distribution, press releases can effectively reach target audiences and boost online presence. Lead Generation and Sales: One of the main focuses was on whether press releases can lead to tangible outcomes like leads and sales. Greg Jarboe discussed the tactical use of press releases for lead generation, showcasing real-world examples and emphasizing the importance of integrating them with other marketing efforts. Short-Term Return on Marketing Investment (ROMI): To assess the economic impact of press releases, the webinar examined their short-term ROMI. By measuring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as traffic, conversions, and sales, PR professionals can determine the financial benefits derived from press release campaigns. Creating a Trackable Measurement Program A significant portion of the webinar was dedicated to outlining the steps for setting up a trackable measurement program. Key points included: Identifying Measurement Channels: The session explored different platforms that contribute to press release success, including email pitches, owned media, earned media, and the press releases themselves. Tracking and Analyzing Data: Attendees learned how to track press release performance using analytics tools to monitor traffic, engagement, and conversion rates. This approach allows PR teams to attribute economic results directly to their press release efforts. Insights from Recent Testing: Greg shared insights from tests he conducted, highlighting the economic value of press releases and their role in a well-rounded PR strategy. Missed the Webinar? While the live session may be over, the insights on measuring the economic results of press releases remain highly relevant. Keep an eye out for future webinars and resources that delve deeper into how PR can drive business growth through data-driven strategies. Featured Speaker Greg Jarboe is president of SEO-PR, which he co-founded in 2003 with Jamie O'Donnell. Their digital marketing agency has generated award-winning results for Southwest Airlines, the SES Conference & Expo, Get City Dealz and Rutgers University. Jarboe is the author of YouTube and Video Marketing as well as co-author of Digital Marketing Fundamentals and The Communications Measurement Handbook for Higher Education. He's also one of the 25 successful gurus profiled in Online Marketing Heroes by Michael Miller. Since 2003, Jarboe has written more than 1,600 articles for a number of online publications, including Search Engine Watch and Search Engine Journal. He's an instructor at Rutgers Business School Executive Education and the New Media Academy. Jarboe served as the keynote speaker at the International Search Summit in London, the ÜberTube Brand Summit in New York City, and the Be-Wizard conference in Rimini, Italy.
