by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
One of my favorite memories of childhood was my Highlights magazine showing up in the mailbox. I’d always turn straight to page 14 to do the Hidden Pictures before my sister could. (Sorry, sis.) My kids still love getting the magazine too, but now they can all...
by Christina Refford | Educational Apps For Kids
In this week’s Spawned podcast, our editor Liz’s Cool Pick of the Week is Brain Pop, a website I have turned to for years with my homeschooled kids to find smart, kid-friendly videos about topics as diverse as William Shakespeare, the Civil War, and DNA....
by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
We are such fans of Tinybop’s beautiful, minimalist apps around here, because they inspire our children to want to learn more about science in a creative, artistic way. Following in the footsteps of winning apps like The Earth by Tinybop and Plants by Tinybop,...
by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
I realized my kids didn’t have a great concept of where their food comes from when my son once asked me where chicken nuggets were from. Well, kiddo. That would be…chicken. (We hope.) Other than our small backyard garden, my kids don’t get to see...
by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
When it comes to my range of talents, I’m sadly lacking in the music department. Yep, I’m pretty much tone deaf, unlike Kristen, the former music therapist, who puts us all to shame there. However I still really want my kids to get the benefits that come...
by Christina Refford | Educational Apps For Kids
My kids get really excited about President’s Day because it means a day off from school. But I’d like to make sure that they spend a little bit of time reflecting on our former presidents too, so I love an app that helps with just that. Presidents vs....
by Christina Refford | Educational Apps For Kids
Welcome to our new weekly series on Cool Mom Tech that introduces you to some of our favorite free apps to download to your devices. Because as much as we love all the useful, fun, and entertaining apps we recommend here, admittedly we love them even more when...
by Nicole Blades | Educational Apps For Kids
We’re definitely fans of the way Avokiddo tackles educational apps for young kids. And its latest release, the DNA Play app keeps our praise parade going. This time kids get to delve into genetics, but it’s not heady or complicated. Quite the opposite! In...
by Cool Mom Staff | Educational Apps For Kids
This is a sponsored message from Flare Kids Parents love good educational children’s apps, even more so when they’re free. And now there’s Flare Kids which isn’t just great for the kids who use it, but for the children of the Atlanta Ronald...
by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
Kids’ brains grow so fast during the preschool years, which is why they need lots of stimulation to help them develop smarter, sharper brains. Also, possibly why kids at this age are so um, challenging. Not just me, right? But often, parents are so busy doing so...
by Jeana | Educational Apps For Kids
I’m pretty measured about letting my kids use my iPad, especially when they could be playing outside, practicing their instruments or learning their fifth language. Ha. In truth, I’m all about balance in our household, and I’m definitely a fan of...
by Kate Etue | Educational Apps For Kids
Yes, we know our kids should (and do) brush their teeth without the help of an app every night. But in the spirit of Halloween fun, and you know, the bags and bags of candy headed our way, I’ve found three fun, free toothbrushing apps for the kids that are...