apps for kids

For the past few months, my kids have been obsessed with the Talking Tom Cat app that has them yelling, singing and -- yes -- screaming at a cat who then repeats everything back to them in his own weird voice. Harmless fun but no redeemi…

We've only had our iPad for a week now, and already my homeschooled daughter and I are reaping the benefits thanks to so many of the cool, educational games we've discovered. Some of which, like Math Bingo, can be a fantastic addition to…

To say my girls are obsessed with the range of cake, cupcake, Jell-O mold, and cookie making/decorating iPhone apps out there is an understatement. It's like the EZ-Bake Ovens of the smartphone era: So fun for kids, it doesn't even matte…

No techie parent needs convincing that the right app can do a lot more than keep your kid entertained while you wait in a long check out line or try to finish your food at a restaurant. The best ones actually teach your kids. Splish Spla…

Here are some of our favorite picks on Cool Mom Tech from last week. 1. Finding cool new music--the kind that's more hip and alternative and less Fergielicious--just got easier with this wonderful music app recommended by a Grammy-nomina…

If you are among the millions of folks traveling over the Thanksgiving holiday, we've rounded up six cool apps that we think will help make your trip smoother, for you and your kids. Just make sure you've got the headphones packed and yo…