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FeatureD Editorial looking to lay blame. Maybe we should all advertising, I didn’t give much thought to a This is not a plea for more advertising; take a share of it. lot of these issues, but it did occur to me one it’s a plea to consider what we may each take day as I drove past the Peninsula Shopping part in being responsible for in terms of what For a lack of better words, I’m often right Center and realized that a florist that had we’re doing to the businesses around us. It’s out there on the streets, visiting with clients only been open for weeks, had already an argument for some to consider of whether to discuss what’s called their ad “copy” – the closed down. That was an enormous factor they can stimulate others to either attract them verbiage which they’d like that month in their in my impetus to develop a new publication. as new “customers” or to keep the ones they ad and any offers or specials or discounts they I was sorry that before, I’d mostly picked already have. 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So much of our lives are spent the inside of a business and broadcast, if you the inevitable will be that they’ll come to with some degree of tunnel vision; we’re will, in a publication, they give some insight shutting down their doors, which is often right provincial inasmuch as we’ll routinely into what a consumer can expect when they get along with giving up their dreams. Some are go somewhere because our reflexes are there. If a business has an ad in front of us, we panicked they’ll face defeat by competition, automatic. It’s sort of inconvenient to have either learn of them, or are reminded of them. while others are scared that even stability our attention diverted from what we’re Many of us will walk or drive by the same with their “regulars” won’t ultimately help accustomed to. Through discussions I’ve places every day and fail to notice details, but them to pay their respective bills. Consistently held with business owners and managers, when a person has made an association from increasing costs for rent and leasing and I’ve become convinced that we’re as visual an ad or an offer or a picture of an interior and the rising costs of doing business in general a society as we are one with a sort of auto- a logo and a name, something subconsciously often holds a business back from spending responsiveness. For our attention to be draws or lures us to it. Recognition can lead to any money to promote it and challenge the diverted, we have to be stimulated. revenue when branding has been established. economy by advertising. We’re visual -- and in this day and age, we have In developing Local Luxuries, it was to remain visually alert, because if we don’t Take Local Luxuries as an example. It’s amazing to me how stepping foot into a open our eyes wide and recognize the state conflicting to realize that we really must place of business I’d never been to before, spend money to try and make money. As I felt regretful that I may have been a part of the reason why they’d “gone down,” but I was also annoyed that there had been nothing to remind me that they were there. Why Local Luxuries has grown, we’ve pushed opened my eyes to a whole new world of of our local economy and spend our money every month to increase the amount of opportunity. “If you always do what you’ve close by, then we’ll continue to see smaller It’s Wise “readable” content; advertisers express desire always done, you’ll always get what you’ve businesses closing rapidly. To Advertise to give recipients of the publication ultra- always gotten,” or so some adage I’ve heard motivation to open it. Readers, thankfully, in different variations over the years has Each time I drive by a business that I’ve By Publisher, Jacqueline Bergrin respond to it so favorably. In this day and age made impression enough on me to not let go visited before for the purposes of advertising of Internet and other technology-driven means of. It’s true as it relates to doing business; if a and heard a “There’s no money to advertise” or The sight of a building being knocked down, of communication, there’s real value to having consumer repeatedly patronizes a particular “We don’t need to advertise because we already something to physically hold in hand and be place, they may be cutting themselves off have a customer base” and then subsequently a lot emptied, an “out of business” sign to us is able to leisurely look through and read. For from others. If a business only advertises I’ve seen a “Going out of business” sign with almost one we’re becoming accustomed to seeing. many, that is a luxury – even more so, given to its existing clientele through emails and “Everything must go!” -- my heart sinks. Many of our local businesses are dying and when that the publication is a free one. We’re told direct-mail offers, they’ll likely only re- Another merchant gone. People’s dreams another one passes, phone lines are hot with the through voluntary comments made to and attract the customer base they’ve already dashed and people’s jobs lost and careers put news. “Did you know that so-and-so went out of written to us, that we have some unique and had. “Word of mouth,” is effective only on hold. It’s horrid for them. It’s horrid for us. business?” Or, “You should get over to so-and-so enjoyable content. That means more to us if everyone is always talking about you, It’s horrid overall. soon because they’re selling everything down to the than words can describe. Yet as with almost but then again, that’s sort of an arrogant store’s bare bones.” Some of us rush a local business anything in life, of course there’s a flip side to approach to take. To believe that we’re so Acadbsonvlaumwedotvmritecstiuhtahintsilomnhiintpaebyogpyuwuiwnstsoriooagnrnvlee’sdts,a. right before they close their doors, but where were this. That flip side is cost. damned good, everyone is spreading the we before? It’s easy to point fingers at one another word about how great we are. For our part at Local Luxuries, and really for any print periodical for that matter, is that These are surely frustrating concepts for every page allocated for “feature” content, because of their complexities, but it seems there’s a cost expended by the publication. that we’re largely either on auto-pilot in Each page without an advertisement is a page our shopping, or we’re on the completely that isn’t generating revenue. Notwithstanding, other side of the spectrum; we’re distracted having these pages that actually cost us from what we’re used to when we’ve been money, are tremendously important because stimulated visually. In so much as we’re we believe in social positivity. We want to all either consumers, business owners, highlight wonderful people and businesses employees, or some combination thereof, that make up our community. 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Nadine’s Open Door’ their content private and cisions on their own. away from people who may Keeping Our Kids Safe on misuse it. Everything in moderation. The Internet The internet can be a won- Make sure they’re not derful way to interact with — By Nadine Frankel, LCSW posting personal details, others, but it can also get including phone numbers, in the way of real life so- Social media plays a huge role in our children’s lives and cialization. It can help a they should be prepared to make good decisions as they address, or check-ins. shy child connect in a non- navigate interacting with people around the world and Social media has become threatening environment, sharing personal information. Kids don’t understand the im- such a normal part of peo- but it doesn’t push them to plications of being connected to the broader world – and ple’s lives that it’s not uncom- get over the uncomfortable unfortunately many adults don’t understand either. We mon for people to share in- part of talking with people in must educate ourselves so that we can make social media formation about themselves person and learning that as- a fun and valuable part of our children’s lives. that shouldn’t be shared. It’s pect of socialization. Set up important that your child un- rules for usage with TV, video Your child is being exposed to a much larger world. That can derstands what kinds of infor- games, and other screens. If be an amazing thing and also terrifying at the same time. mation shouldn’t be shared they can only access social The opportunity to be exposed to new people, new ideas, and why. media during screen time, family members, far off locations, and historical events is a the internet limits are built huge opportunity to raise a more worldly child. Don’t allow them to post into the general screen time photos or videos which limits. While having the ability to be instantaneously connected jeopardize their safety to the world and to share your experiences at your finger- Keep an open dialogue tips has benefits, it also opens up a whole new host of risks. or character. with your child. From predators to cyber-bullies, a child’s misuse of a social While most people post pic- network can have serious consequences, and their naivety tures and videos with the You can’t monitor your child’s makes them easy prey. Be prepared to make this part of best intentions, it’s easy for social media activity 24/7, so your social teachings and to be involved so that they can things to be taken the wrong maintaining a strong line of thrive and benefit from social media. Ask them about it, way or out of context, which communication is important participate in it. Set the expectation that you’re involved in can have long-lasting con- to understanding what’s go- their online life from the very beginning. sequences. Talk to your kids ing on with your child online. about this and make sure Ask them to inform you when- Here are some simple steps to keep your child safe online. they understand to only post ever they receive messages pictures and videos that pres- or invites from strangers. Talk Educate yourself about social media. ent themselves and others in to them about the conse- a positive light. quences of misusing social As a parent, it’s important to familiarize yourself with what media. Ask them to tell you if sites are out there and which are appropriate for your child. Make sure they choose a someone is teasing or harass- Here are some of the most popular social apps and sites for strong password. ing them as those could be kids and teens:Facebook, WhatsApp, Snapchat, Instagram, signs of cyber-bullying. Tumblr, Pheed, ask.fm, Reddit, and Tik Tok. Would you really use a pass- word as simple as 1,2,3,4,5 While parental controls and Establish an age limit for your child to safeguard something im- internet filters can only go to start using social media. portant? No, of course you so far, it’s still an important wouldn’t, and you should component of online safety. While you’re familiarizing yourself with what social media get your kids into the habit as Children can accidentally sites are out there, you should take a look at what the re- well. access inappropriate con- quired minimum age is for each site. It should be a parental tent that is highly explicit. decision as to when you want to start this process, but most Never allow them to accept They watch something in- platforms require children to be 13 years old to have their friend requests from people nocent online, it ends, and own account. If you allow your child to lie about their age some other suggested vid- for the purpose of creating an account, consider the pos- they don’t know. eos come up on their screen. sible implications of this further down the line. For example, This may be self-explanatory, What sometimes happens is if they hear about a social media site for “adults only” (and but there are a lot of people the child views explicit con- they most likely will hear about these sites in school), will out there who use social me- tent accidently and then they be more likely to lie about their age if they have been dia to stalk people and steal feels too embarrassed to tell allowed to in the past? their information to cause their parent about it. Paren- harm. It’s always best to only tal controls and filters matter. Set up the account for your child so you have their login accept friend requests from Some, such as K9 Web Pro- information and can check in at any time. people your child knows tection, are not only effec- such as their friends and fam- tive, but free. Websites such Login at least once a week to be sure everything looks okay ily. In the privacy settings you as GetNetWise.org also offer and to verify there aren’t any inappropriate private mes- can limit who can contact or a wealth of information on in- sages. send a friend request to your ternet safety. They discuss the child. latest apps to watch out for Regularly check your child’s privacy settings. on your child’s phone, how Once the account is set up, it’s important to remain vigilant Set guidelines for their to work parental controls, about keeping their privacy settings updated. Social me- social media use. and why we need to. dia sites are continually adding security settings to ensure that maximum protection is available, but oftentimes they Establishing rules from the We can be smart when it need to be updated manually by the user. Make sure the start is a great way to instill comes to keeping our chil- account has the strictest settings. positive habits for your child dren safe online, simply by on social media, however, connecting with them and Keep your child’s profile private. you don’t want to set up by staying informed. Our Most social media sites give you the option to make your rules which are too strict or youth deserve nothing less. account private. This means that only people who your else you run the risk of your child has friended will be able to see the content on their child actively and secretly profile. This is an important step to take in order to keep trying to break them. Try to set guidelines that empower your child to make good de- Nadine Frankel, LCSW welcomes and encourages your feedback. Please contact her at [email protected].

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