When are kids ready for cell phones?

When are kids ready for cell phones?

Before the holidays, we tackled questions about when kids are ready for e-readers and tablets, as well as handheld gaming devices. But one of the most frequent topics we’re asked about is just when kids should get their own cell phone. Of course, with any...
I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

I’mOK app makes a game out of kids checking in

There are lots of products on the market right now that “secretly” monitor your kids, like GPS-tracking their cars or logging their keystrokes on the computer without their knowledge. If you prefer to have a more open and communicative relationship while...
Peace of mind, even for parents of bolters

Peace of mind, even for parents of bolters

For five terrifying minutes when he was a toddler, I lost my son. More precisely: he ran away from me in a crowded mall, thinking he was playing a marvelous game. Obviously we found him and all was well, but those were a very long five minutes. If you have a child...
Piquing our Geek: The Tempdot Faucet

Piquing our Geek: The Tempdot Faucet

Every mom knows that fear of letting a toddler turn the faucet on and off by herself for the first time. I remember loving my daughter’s independence, but being a wee bit panicked that she’d crank the hot water too high and scald herself. Was it a major...