by Kate Etue | Fun Apps for Kids
No matter how many times I run to Goodwill or Kon Mari my house, in just a few weeks I feel like we have more toys and video games and stuffed animals than my kids could ever play with. But, of course, they still ask for new things every once in a while. In their...
by Kristen Chase | Fun Apps for Kids, Internet Safety
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard something about Pokemon Go, the new, free app that’s blowing up the Internet. In fact, it’s about to take over Twitter in user activity. Seriously. We’ve been getting lots of...
by Christina Refford | Fun Apps for Kids
I sometimes think I have the sense of humor of a ten-year-old, which comes in handy since I do have a tweenage son who thinks things like talking cupcakes and singing basketballs are pretty hilarious. What’s even more hilarious is when we can record our own...
by Christina Refford | Fun Apps for Kids
When your preschooler wants to play, but you really need a few uninterrupted minutes to finish some work or get dinner on the table, we’ve found an entire menagerie of adorable friends who will be happy to set up a playdate at any time. And these friends are...
by Jeana | Fun Apps for Kids
As much as I can hold my own on the dance floor, the stark reality is that I have about two moves I heavily rely on. (Ask anyone at any wedding I’ve ever been to). Despite my efforts to expand my moves repertoire, I think I have to relegate myself to the fact...
by Jeana | Fun Apps for Kids
My entire household is pretty thrilled that Toca Blocks, the 30th(!) app from favorite app developer, Toca Boca, just launched today. I got an early peek at it, and I’m happy to report, it’s just as fabulous as the others. And while Toca Hair Salon and...
by Nicole Blades | Educational Apps For Kids, Fun Apps for Kids
Warning: It’s a jungle out there. No, really. There’s a crazy, colorful jungle filled with wild animals and plants for kids to explore, and it’s right there on your smart device. Since we always love the kinds of educational apps that kids...
by Julie | Fun Apps for Kids
Road construction is one of those travel hitches we all want to avoid, unless you’re one of those toddlers and preschoolers who think those giant machines are the coolest ever. Now they can get their fill of drilling, paving, and bulldozing with the brand new...
by Kristen Chase | Fun Apps for Kids
It’s only the beginning of our Easter spring break mash-up weekend, and my kids are already getting antsy. Don’t they know that I, er, the Easter Bunny have things to do? So if you’re like me and have exhausted the Easter crafts, and Easter egg...
by Liz Gumbinner | Fun Apps for Kids
This week I was reading a post from one of our favorite app developers, Toca Boca, about how actively they try to create gender-neutral apps, and I was really impressed learning just how much effort they put into it. Like the sketch they featured in developing the...
by Nicole Blades | Fun Apps for Kids, Tech Toys and Random Fun
So rad. Honestly, those were the first words that popped out of my mouth when I saw this crazy-cool new drawing experience called Masterpiece. It is the latest offering from Osmo, the groundbreaking, iPad-powered gaming device built by two young dads out of Stanford...
by Kate Etue | Fun Apps for Kids
My iPad has dozens of educational apps loaded on it, and I usually feel better about letting my kids have screen time if they’re learning something. The new app HeyHey Hurry from Belgian street artist Bué has none of that. And I’m okay with it. Because...