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8 Lessons Social Media Taught Me About Being a Better Parent (Interactive Multimedia Version)

July 5, 2012 By 6 Comments

Your authentic voice is just one of the keys to success in both social media and in parenting, says Jay Palter.

This was originally published on home made dad.

I originally wrote this as an article.

As part of an experiment in repurposing content in a different form, I authored this version as an interactive slide presentation. I wanted to get away from the standard web page layout and to intensify the experience of the content by adding some compelling images and a soundtrack. I think these elements help focus the mind, while at the same time adding non-verbal elements to the experience.

In the course of creating this version of the presentation, I discovered SlideRocket and it rocked my world. More about that in a coming post.

Please check out the presentation and leave your feedback. Note: maximize screen for optimal viewing.

Special thanks to Darryl Luscombe for use of his superb photography.

—Photo credit: Darryl Luscombe

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About Jay Palter

Jay Palter is a social media consultant and strategist specializing in developing personal brands online. An avid blogger and web content curator, he maintains several blogs (including jaypalter.ca, homemadedad.caand Newish in Edmonton). As an active father and "primary parent" to 3 kids, Jay is committed to expanding the domestic roles and responsibilities of dads—starting with his own role in his own family. You can find him on Twitter at @jaypalter, Google+ and Pinterest.

Comments

  1. Bruce Tretter says:
    July 5, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Cool video/slide show. Excellent, concise message. Look forward to talking soon – Bruce

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  2. Chris Dessi says:
    July 5, 2012 at 10:42 am

    Jay,

    I love this …love it …LOVE IT. Agree, agree, A-G-R-E-E. As a father, and as a CEO of a social media company. Congratulations on having the guts to put it out there. In my book I put forth my manifesto that social media is more of a spiritual awakening rather than technological one. You’ve picked up on this zeitgeist.

    Dig it.

    Chris Dessi
    @cdessi

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    • Jay Palter says:
      July 9, 2012 at 12:17 am

      I guess social media can be anything to anyone, but you’ve picked up on the fact that for me it’s definitely been a pathway to awareness. Thanks for your enthusiastic support, Chris.

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  3. Holly says:
    July 8, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Beautiful ~ words, message, photos, ideas. I’m a grandmother raising grandkids. I actually think that makes some things easier because I’ve learned the “pretty” stuff isn’t necessarily real. We all want the real. Kids need to start out with real love, real values, real attention, real validation, real parents. As you say, their bullshit meter is set on super-high, but as they get older if their initial experiences aren’t real they have to learn to recalibrate, they have to relearn seeing the world as it is. That’s hard.

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    • Jay Palter says:
      July 9, 2012 at 12:20 am

      You’re absolutely right, Holly. Being real is very important and I strive to be that way both as a parent and a person. I appreciate your kind words and insights.

      Reply

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