The Eric Carle app: Your children’s very first books become their Very First app.
My gadgets overflow with cool apps for my older kids, but when it comes to my toddler, it’s tough to find ones that are engaging and educational, but not overstimulating. So leave it to the talented folks at Night & Day Studios (makers of the...
The British are coming! And they’re here for your children.
Today there are tons of toddler apps that not only keep kids entertained, but also teach basic concepts like, colors, shapes and counting in ways that are a lot more engaging than my method of repeating over and over: Green ball. Three Cheerios. Hey, that’s how...
The Sandra Boynton app that makes going to bed cuter, if not easier
Since I finally (finally!) got my beloved iPhone, I’ve been reluctant to share with my kiddos. It’s not like they don’t have umpteen other opportunities to get their allotted screen time. But when I got a peek at the new ebook app for Sandra...
Dr. Seuss takes over the app market. How very 2011.
I know there’s a lot of debate among our readers about the viability of apps and electronic media for teaching preschoolers to read. As a writer, I love books. Adore turning real pages and feeling real paper and having the knowledge that I don’t need a...
Learn about Presidents on Presidents Day. Go figure!
Around here, President’s Day means a long week (aka Winter Break), no mail service, and very bored children. But it’s also happens to be an important day in our country’s history and a fantastic learning opportunity, no school books required. With...
The photo that becomes the iPhone app that becomes the room decor
Design inspiration comes from all kinds of sources, but it’s a sign of the times that for one company, it’s now originating from an iPhone app. Blik, one of our favorite design companies for wall art (check out a recent review on Cool Mom Picks), just...
An artistic app to abundantly appreciate
It’s not often that I come across a kid’s app that is educational, artistic and fun, all in one. For real. As much as I enjoy a funny app with a cat who repeats everything you say, or an app that’s simply a whoopee cushion (always a hit with the...
3 ways to get kids books on the iPad
We’re gearing up for our annual family vacation, and instead of loading down our bag with bunch of books for the plane ride and bedtime, I’ve been loading them up electronically on my iPad. But with so many different options out there, I decided to give...
Teaching kids about Martin Luther King Jr. through e-readers
My 1st grade daughter and nearly four-year-old son are now at the age where they can understand a bit about why the mail doesn’t come and kids have off school today. I’m looking forward to the beginning of important discussions about Martin Luther King Jr....
Barnes & Noble launches NOOK kids iPad app, parents rejoice.
With all the discussion here on Cool Mom Tech about the best e-readers (you sure are passionate about your e-readers!) you might have forgotten about the iPad, which does a pretty awesome job showcasing all sorts of cool books. If you are looking another reason to get...
With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of LED-backlit pixels
If you woke up to snowmageddon this morning like we did (or more like a typical winter snowfall with a new 24 hour news cycle-friendly, alarmist name), your kids are probably begging you to get out there with them as soon as humanly possible. If they haven’t...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
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