by Christina Refford | Tech Toys
Editor’s Note (April 2015): Due to numerous issues with order fulfillment and reports about non-response from this company, we are compelled to rescind our recommendation of this company. We’re deeply disappointed by this because we value the awesome...
by Liz Gumbinner | Websites We Love
I could not have been more delighted to be a part of this week’s kickoff for Google’s Made With Code, a timely, multi-million dollar initiative to bring more girls into coding and engineering and creating and solving problems via technology. Because as...
by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps
I really appreciate the initiatives in recent years to get young kids involved in STEM and tech-centric activities like coding at younger ages. We’ve covered awesome resources like Tynker and Hello Ruby and now I’ve come across another cool coding tool for...
by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps
Sadly, my kids’ interest in most drawing apps are growing more and more short-lived. The basic digital coloring pages just don’t hold the interest of a seven and nine-year-old they way they once did. And then we found the My Virtual Fashion Show from...
by Jeana | Gear + Hardware
Kids are using cell phones now at younger ages, and the options for parent-approved, kid-safe phones are growing, which is why it’s not surprising that Sprint is jumping into the ring with their new WeGo cell phone for kids. While there’s a lot of buzz...
by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized
As a parent, one of my favorite discoveries at International CES this year was the sense of volume limiting headphones for kids that seem to be creeping into the market. It’s been slow going–we discovered the Aerial 7 headphones close to two years ago,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
As much as we joke about permanent Lego block indents in the soles our feet, we’re all big Lego fans around here. And with the success of The Lego Movie, here comes the merchandising! Not that I’m complaining. I would totally love a Wyldstyle Lego...
by Christina Refford | Tech Toys
We’ve been fans of littleBits, the creative, magnetic, electronic maker toy, for quite a while. Though now that it’s turning our kids into rock stars with their littleBits Synth Kit, we’re total groupies. This is one very satisfying toy with so many...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
Way back when, we discovered the VIOlife toothbrush sanitizers, which are the cutest tool for killing toothbrush germs ever. While there are some designs suitable for adults, we kind of like the fun ones made for kids–or adults who act like kids of course. Now...
