The Connected Family

The Connected Family

Sharing kids online: five friends weigh in

And their perspectives cover a range of approaches.

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Emily Thomas
Feb 26, 2026
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Something I neglected to mention in last week’s newsletter: my approach to sharing my children online has been hugely shaped by the wise women around me. Though I know only John and I can ultimately make the right decisions for our family, I am constantly looking to those I trust, respect, and admire as I fine-tune our approach, watching what they do and learning from how they’re navigating this tricky subject.

Today, I get to share a few of them with you. While these five friends don’t cover every approach or every family dynamic, they do represent quite a spread: from one gal who’s never posted her children online to another who’s invited followers into some of the hardest and holiest moments of her life. No one approach is perfect, but I can confidently say each is thoughtful and intentional. I’m so happy to share them with you today.

This is a lengthy newsletter, so let’s get right to it. Please join me in welcoming Lara Casey, Valerie Keinsley, Bridgette Langdon, Katelyn James, and Lisa Kirk!

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