Kids’ music download of the week: Spring Has Sprung
Even on years when the kids have to wear snow boots for the egg hunt, Easter has always felt like the start of spring. So my pick this week is a perfectly-timed song off of Frances England's much-loved 2008 release, Family Tree. The gentle acoustic guitar picking...
Finally a way to recharge those regular old batteries.
Every time I throw out a used battery, I feel a little pang of eco-guilt. But the investment in rechargable batteries for every remote, ever gadget, every kids' toy that beeps and boops in our home would be pretty big. So I am absolutely fascinated by this battery...
Pat the Bunny for iPad – the one bunny we love well after Easter is over
Pat the Bunny is a baby book staple in most households, including mine, where I got at least three copies at my baby shower. After all, it's one of the very first interactive books. So not surprisingly he's finally gone digital with a fun iPad app, which, for a...
The ins and outs of Google Play
You've probably been hearing a lot about Google Play lately, especially if you're an Android user. What exactly is it? Well, in a nutshell, Google Play is the company's attempt at re-branding the formerly-named Android Marketplace--going straight against iTunes and...
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Nedi the Yeti
Bigfoot. Sasquatch. Bumble. And now, Nedi. As in, Nedi the Yeti. He's friendly, furry, likes hide and seek, and stars in an app for kids ages two and up. Designed especially for the iPad in HD (that's fancy talk for really sharp resolution), the semi-interactive Nedi...
Camera bags get prettier by the day
Now that I'm getting back in the habit of carrying around an actual camera, as well as my trusty iPhone, I'm starting to eye all the fabulous dual-use camera bags out there that can double as purses too. Wow, they've come a long way, baby. This gorgeous...
Which foods are Kosher for Passover? There’s an app for that too.
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. Apple juice?...
Toca Boca Monster Mashup – Get it while it’s free!
That kids always want to play with their food is no secret, and now they can (digitally speaking anyway), thanks to one of our all time favorite developers, Toca Boca. (Cue loud cheers.) The funky Swedish developers have just come out with a messy monster edition of...
Nursery decor for the gaming geek
I love how geeky parents have so many more nursery decor options than they did back when I had my first daughter almost 8 years ago. Talk about slim pickings! These days, you can find art inspired by almost any interest, which is exactly what I dug up on Etsy....
Khan Academy goes mobile with a new app
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 mobile app. Please disregard the...
3 gorgeous new cases for the gorgeous new iPad
For those of you who have been lucky enough to snag a new iPad, we know a lot of you have been on the search for a new case for it. We know, because we keep getting all of your emails!Because there was just a slight increase in the iPad's size--.6mm in...
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Good headphones for a 3 year old? Reader Q+A
I am having trouble finding earphones for my 3 1/2 year old to use while traveling. We have a volume limiting set but they don't seem to stay on well and he complains that they hurt. Do you have other children's headphone ideas? -Meg Hi Meg, I had the same issue last...
Beatrix Potter goes digital with The Tale of Benjamin Bunny
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5 excellent Autism blogs in honor of World Autism Awareness Day
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Kids music download of the week: Felt Around the World
I've tried to teach my kids to look beyond the color of a person's skin, or their clothes, accent or taste in music, and treat everyone the way they'd want to be treated. But, it turns out, I'd neglected to remind them of one major group that could really use our love...
Top Tribute, the new Hunger Games app for kids
My kids may be too young to go to a PG-13 movie on their own, but that doesn't mean they aren't as obsessed with The Hunger Games as the rest of the world these days. And while they're already reenacting their favorite scenes from the book in our backyard, I've found...
Angry Birds Space Review: Is it worth your 99 cents?
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 liiiiittle something about games...
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A tech company saving wildlife? We’ll buy that.
If you read Eva's Lorax movie review on Cool Mom Picks, you'll know she loved (we're talking loooved) it. We know the reviews have been mixed among adults, but one of the things I hope that everyone can appreciate are the number of environmental charities and...
Star Walk – Astronomy 101 in one seriously cool app
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,...
Great educational kids’ apps for your spring road trips
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Freshen up your computer wallpaper for spring
Along with some early spring cleaning, I've decided to beautify my desk a wee bit with a fresh new look for my laptop. The wallpaper I've chosen is definitely for the birds. And that's a very cool thing. Created by the Philadelphia illustrator, Eleanor Grosch,...