by Stephanie Mayers | Best Apps
Passover is coming and I will admit up front, I never have any real idea of what is Kosher for Passover. In my house growing up it was always pretty much no bread and no cereal–but obviously it’s a little more complex than that for those more observant....
by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps
I’m a big fan of technology that gives people an opportunity to learn things they wouldn’t normally have access to. We’ve previously raved about the universally beloved Khan Academy, and now I’m thrilled that they’ve just released a...
by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps, Educational Apps
I have always been a huge Beatrix Potter fan, so I find it thrilling that my own kids are just as enthralled with the artwork and easy prose. And now they’ve got an extra reason to enjoy her works: One of my favorite tales now comes to life beautifully on iPad,...
by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps
Birds! In! Spaaaaaace!So will you like Angry Birds Space? I guess that’s a “duh” sort of a question–consider the fact that Angry Birds developer Rovio is so gaming-savvy, they’re now valued at more than Jet Blue. Clearly they know a...
by Christina Refford | Best Apps, Educational Apps
The other night, I dragged my kids outside in their pajamas to show them Jupiter and Venus and felt so smart, considering that the only thing I can reliably find on my own in the cosmos is the moon. But thanks to one cool app, I already sound like an astronomy pro,...
by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps
If you like the idea of your kids playing with iPhone or iPad apps in the back seat to keep them occupied, but feel better when the apps are educational instead of–oh, say, Angry Birds, we completely feel you. Whether you’ve got day trips planned or...
by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps
I have no qualms about professing my love for the Instagram app, which is probably one of my favorite ways to capture images of my kids on the go. So when I heard about a new app that lets you play memory with your Instagram images, I had to take a peek. You...
by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
Oh Appy Day! gives you the scoop on the coolest apps from some of the coolest people anywhere. This week, Mo Willems shares his favorite! I’m a big fan of the BBC News app. It’s well-designed, and you can customize it to get the content you want. Plus,...