Do you know how much time your kids are spending on the family tablet? Or their phones? And is your teen really working on homework on the computer? Or sneaking time on the Xbox when you're away? As much as we hope our kids are trustworthy with their time and choices on tech ...read more
How have your kids transitioned back to school? How have you? The early morning wake-ups, the suddenly-filled afternoons, the busyness of balancing homework and sports and activities - getting back to school can be hard on the whole family. Today, we're sharing five apps that can ...read more
Does this sound familiar: You're out running errands or picking up a child from a playdate or afterschool practice and you drive by it - that store that you need that thing from! Except...you can't remember exactly what that thing was. Or you remember one of the items, but not ...read more
Are you ready for Jonas? We of course are talking about the big winter storm set to hit the northeast - not these Jonases. Officials are recommending you get prepared for the big storm, so in addition to the essentials you've hopefully already picked up (diapers, wipes, wine, ...read more
Is it just me or does the new year seem to hit so fast and so furious? It seems like we went straight from the dreamy magic of the holidays into a full on whirlwind no? At least that's what's been going on in my house. From ballet to baseball and everything in between, mama's ...read more
A new year always inspires us to clean up our eating habits, our workout schedules and our surroundings. But what about cleaning up our digital lives? With the average American spending up to 11 hours a day with electronic media, your digital life can get as cluttered as your ...read more
What do your kids think about math? Perhaps more importantly, what do YOU think about the subject? Some studies have shown that a parent's view of math ("I'm so bad at math! "Oh I hated math in school...") can inadvertently rub off on your child, impacting their view of the ...read more
Let's be honest: motherhood can be stressful. Between too little sleep and and too much caffeine, littles who want to be in constant physical contact with you, and bigs that are learning the art of the eye roll, being a mom can tough. How do you cope? When I'm feeling a bit ...read more
Having a family member with food allergies can add a whole new level of planning to shopping, food prep and eating out. From grabbing dinner on the road to finding suitable snacks for school lunches, it can be overwhelming to first learn about a new food allergy and then to wade ...read more
Do you suffer from mommy brain? While it's a little-researched condition, I've finally figured out what causes this disease: A combination of years of sleep loss from middle-of-the-night feedings, nightmare consoling, and sick kid duty added to too many hours of the Disney ...read more
Paper or digital? How do you take your to-do lists? We've been talking about this around the virtual Momtrends headquarters lately. Some stick just to paper lists. Others, like me, use both. I like a digital to-do list for long term work and life planning as well as a daily paper ...read more
We are ending 2014 on a healthy note after sampling some delicious smoothies from Tess Masters, aka the The Blender Girl and her new app “The Blender Girl Smoothies App.” This includes an amazing assortment of high-quality, delicious recipes with gorgeous photography, and ...read more
Has your little one shown an interest in piano? This isn't the easiest instrument to master but there are also a ton of products and tools out there to make the process fun and easier. Here are just a few of our favorites. Melissa and Doug Piano: To encourage the love of piano ...read more
Learning to read is a special time in a child's life. One filled with excitement, wonder and pride. I loved watching my children as they began their on their journey to independent reading. The awe and wonder in their eyes as the letters that once looked like a mixture of ...read more
While breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed your baby, it is also not the easiest task to master. To help nursing moms out we are excited to share the news about Doctor On Demand and their new team of Lactation Consultants to its practice. Through a partnership with ...read more
Our days are ruled by tasks. Deadlines for work, projects for the kids, and tasks for the home. To help us keep track of these many balls in our court, we have been loving Any.do, an organizational app that can coordinate tasks in real-time, handle group work projects in the ...read more
Kids are constantly growing - making it challenging to keep up with their sizing. This is especially the case for busy parents who order shoes and clothing online. To make it easier for parents, Stride Rite recently launched the RiteFit™ App, a first-of-its-kind app that can ...read more
I love finding games, apps and websites that have enough educational content to satisfy the former teacher in me with enough fun and entertainment to keep the kids interested in playing again and again. One of my newest finds is Brainzy.com developed by Education.com, one of the ...read more
photo credit Melissa Andries Ali Landry has always struck me as a very hands on mama. When you see photos of her out and about, she's usually with her kiddos and they look like such a happy family! Chatting with her about her new venture, Favored.by, an app that serves as a ...read more
I want to share a new health resource called LiveHealth Online!This tool couldn't come at a better time. Moms are just now getting back into the grove of back to school and now we're facing the threat of flu. That's right, it's not just school it's also "back-to-flu" season ...read more
As moms we are always looking for new ways to make our shopping easier all while saving some green. Well mamas, whip out that smartphone and get ready to save by shoppingShopular. Shopular, is a new mobile shopping and couponing app designed to make retail deal-hunting easier ...read more
What mom doesn't love to capture their children's special moments on video? Whether it's a soccer goal, swim meet or first time on a roller coaster, videos enable us to relive and cherish those special moments forever. But who really uses a video camera anymore? We take almost ...read more
**It's available now online!** You can officially pre-order the new iPhone 6 and 6 Plus as of today and we already know you want it just as bad as we do. The good news? It's not just because it's the latest gadget from Apple. It also has some serious updates you'll love. Here are ...read more
As a busy mama of three I am always looking for ways to make my shopping trip easier. But sometimes choosing the easiest route does not necessarily yield the best savings and deals. How many times have a needed to run to the grocery store last minute as I am preparing a meal ...read more
With fall on the horizon we have been getting organized and cleaning out our closets. No easy feat, cleaning our your closets and drawers is a great way to clear out the shorts and summer dresses, and be prepared with fall sweaters and pants. One online tool that is making ...read more
New research released from Cartonomy, a social shopping cart that is the smarter, hassle-free approach to group shopping online, found that when shopping with or for their families, more than half (60%) of moms never make it out of a store without overspending. As part of its ...read more
Satisfying the universal desire to know the provenance of a piece of fashion and “Steal the Look,” Style Thief has officially launched as an innovative mobile app that transforms the frustration of What is she wearing? or Where did he get that? into the joy of Wow... I found it ...read more
With modern technology, it can be overwhelming by how much our kids use it and even more confusing on how to monitor what services and apps they are connected to. Luckily, there are many mobile apps that can offer peace of mind so your kids can enjoy technology while you keep a ...read more
Summer is all about playing outdoors, and now we are learning even more reasons why this is so important for our kids. PaperKarma, an app that helps you to stop the flow of incoming junk mail for good, recently launched a fun infographic highlighting the importance about the ...read more
With my third child coming in September, I am excited to get our nursery together and get ready for life as a family of 5! As I have been preparing, I have also been learning about the latest baby products. Here are some new favorites that I am excited to use come September. ...read more
Google Helpouts. Have you heard of them? This isn't just a Google Hangout you do with your friends or colleagues. This is a HELPout that provides a one-on-one video chat to hundreds of experts on hundreds of topics, all over the world, at all hours of the day, right onto your ...read more
Raise your hand if you love math! Well, let's just pretend we're all raising our hands. Love it or loathe it, April is Math Awareness Month and your attitude on the subject is more important than you might think. Many studies have found that a parent's attitude toward math has a ...read more
There is no denying that apps are a part of our modern lives. While we use them (in doses) we are always on the hunt for apps that are educational, trendy and interesting. Here are a few that caught our eye this month. For Beauty: Stylish mamas will love the new app StyleSeat. ...read more
At Momtrends we get a lot of emails and we are excited to share some tips from Google on how to make checking emails even more productive. Check out these 15 tips from Google pros for decluttering and organizing your Gmail inbox, plus a few cool tips that will save time and ...read more
Celebrities - they are just like us. Well, that is not always the case but there are instances where they make products (along with a dedicated team) that really catches our eye. Here are a few of our recent favorites. 1. Our favorite flower child and mom, Drew Barrymore ...read more
Pinterest is teeming with ideas for birthday parties, and we recently shared an incredible way to celebrate with our LEGO 'It's a Party' post. I also recently discovered more tips including some ideas where party goods can get shipped right to your door. Here are a few of my ...read more
Have a reluctant reader? One of my favorite new ways to get my kids excited about books is with StoryBots. StoryBots is an online and app-based resource that uses technology that combine fun and learning to encourage kids to get into books. StoryBots was started by two brothers ...read more
Today keeping kids entertained has moved away from books and puzzles to mobile devices, as 57% of moms admit to turning their mobile devices over to their kids anywhere from a few times a day to a few times a week. As convenient as the mobile revolution has made it for parents ...read more
Todays families are tech savvyin fact, more than half of American adults have a smartphone. Using technology though to connect with family can be a challenge. I thought youd be interested in a few family-friendly apps that show you how: Momentage: Through this app, moms can ...read more
As a mom it can be challenging to be connected to the daily news. I try to read some of the morning papers online, but it isn't always easy. Enter Umano, an innovative app that you connects to current news and curated articles based on your interests. All articles and news are ...read more
How do you organize your recipes? A recipe box of handwritten favorites? Computer folders of typed-up recipes? A binder of magazine tear-outs? Pinterest boards? Digital recipe organizers? Over the years, I've gathered a collection of binders and folders and Pinterest boards and ...read more
If you're still using a paper calendar, I applaud your nostalgia, but it's time to update. Today's online and calendar apps help moms juggle the sports practices with work appointments, figure out when you and husband can ft in a date night, and make you feel all on-top-of-it ...read more
Its no secret that New Years resolutions are hard to keep, but with plenty of mobile apps available geared to help you reach your goals, why not look at 2014 a little bit more optimistically? Check out some of the top resolutions with some of the best free apps - to keep you ...read more
Revelers across the globe can get up close and personal with the New Years Eve celebration in Times Square with the free official 2014 Times SquareBall App, from the Times Square Alliance and Countdown Entertainment, organizers of Times SquareNew Years Eve. For the first ...read more
With the holidays over, and resolutions kicking-off soon, we are excited to learn more about a new dietary plan called the Fast Metabolism Diet. A book, developed by Haylie Pomroy (also known as the metabolism whisperer), is a 28-day weight loss program that recently went ...read more
It doesn't seem like it is possible, but you can save money during the holidays! To help us out we spoke with digital lifestyle expert, Carley Knobloch who teamed up with Capital One 360 to share some great tips to help us survive the holiday splurge by keeping their spending ...read more
Last week I was greeted by some magical elves who came to my house to sing carols all about the new Canon PIXMA app for Facebook. Giving us cookies and good cheer, I also had the chance to learn more about this app and how it can allow parents to help their children create a ...read more
Do you have cute pictures of your kids? Of course, you do! And now you can use those pictures to enter a fun contest with LilStylers, the first-ever social shopping app for kids clothes and accessories, offers a new kind of experience to share, follow, discover, and purchase ...read more
I've always loved the nighttime ritual of reading stories to my girls. We get to slow down and enter a world of princesses or heroes or learn about bugs and beaches as the get ready for bed. Now that my daughter is kindergarten I have been enjoying how she has been starting to ...read more
If you are like us, you love the holidays but can also feel run ragged. In between school perfromances, shopping, work and the kids, it is enough to make anyone feel overwhelmed. To help us out this holiday season we have been using a cool new program called Springpad with ...read more