Tablets vs E-book Readers: What’s the best way for kids to read? Reader Q&A
So, I want my daughter to read more this summer, and with all our upcoming travel, I’m considering a tablet or e-book reader but I’m not sure which is best. -Dawn We’re definitely with you that gadgets can be a whole lot easier to travel with, Dawn,...
Fun Christmas apps for kids: 8 options that they’ll still want to play in January.
Sometimes I need just a little quiet at home over the holidays, you know? And since my kids are app-crazy anyway, they always think it’s a treat to find cool new Christmas apps for kids that they haven’t tried yet. While we have a few from years past that...
8 of the best reading apps for older kids: Back to School Tech Guide 2015
It may sound a tad hokey, but reading really is fundamental to school and life in general, which is why we’ve worked hard to put together 8 of the very best reading apps for older kids as part of our Back to School Tech Guide 2015. Whether you have an older...
Web Coolness: POTUS on Twitter, Facebook dangers for people with depression, and new emoji coming soon
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web this week. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. For you Star Wars fans, a very fascinating Droid encyclopedia. 5 reasons Facebook can be dangerous for people with depression. Love this: A site that...
An interactive storybook app for iPad with all the animals, none of the crowds
My kids ask me if they can download new apps to my iPad every day, and I almost always say no. I hate to give up my precious memory space for the junky, ad-filled apps that appeal to them, but that I’d really rather they not play in the first place. So when I...
The City Nights app will put kids to sleep…in a good way
My house is filled with readers. If it’s made of paper, we’ll probably read it. So it may seem strange that I’m very excited about a brand new interactive book app. But once you see the new City Nights app for iPad from Tidepool Publishing, I think...
Web Coolness: Funny Super Bowl ads, Big Twitter News, and 3D printers saving kids’ lives
Here are some of our favorite tech links from around the web. We hope you enjoy them as much as we did. Oh, looks like Scooby-Doo Lego sets will be on the shelves later this year. Cool! If you’re annoyed with GoDaddy for any number of reasons (cough Super Bowl...
Web Coolness: Awesome Facebook news, the Royals on Twitter, and some really scary Frozen apps for kids
Here are a bunch of tech links we’ve enjoyed reading this week. We hope you like them as much as we did. We know a few kids who would love this DIY Minecraft rainbow loom bracelet. NYC parents: Mark you calendar for a free afternoon at the National Museum of...
The best apps for kids: Editors’ Best Tech of 2014
With our own staff’s kids ranging from wee ones to zomg how did they get so big? we’re always looking for a great range of the best apps for kids of all ages. This year brought us some real winners, from stunning storybook apps to educational games that...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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