As parents are having to become fill-in teachers, many of us are overwhelmed. The homework they are assigned is often more than we bargained for. I know 6th grade math is not what it used to be. The math my daughter is learning looks completely new. And now my freshman in high ...read more
I'm so thrilled companies like PBS and The National Wildlife Federation are helping families with free activities. Today, the NWF broke down the paywall to Ranger Rick. From now until June 30th, 2020 families can get complimentary access to Ranger Rick online and the digital ...read more
My third grader is what anyone would call a "bookworm." My first grader, on the other hand, claims to be allergic to reading. Despite the fact that we read together every evening, she has little to no interest in actually reading to herself. She's just not that into it. ...read more
Just as apps makes our lives easier as moms, utilizing the proper apps for children can serve dual purpose as they entertain and reinforce important learning concepts and processes. From teaching music notes to keeping your child entertained during a waiting room visit these apps ...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
It's a global world out there. One language alone really isn't realistic if you want your kids to be explorers and really engaged. We introduced a second language to our kid testers with the Little Pim app and DVDs. The kids were mesmerized. Momtrends' channel is all about ...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
I love that everyday is an adventure with kids. One of our favorite things to do is explore NYC. Recently, we went on a mission (of sorts) with History Hero, a new and one-of-a-kind app that is designed to enhance family visits to the worlds greatest historical and cultural ...read more
You know I love our NYC museums--it's one of the best parts of living in the city. To make travel easier and more creative for kids The Museum of Modern Art recently introduced the MoMA Art Lab app for the Apple iPad, the Museum's first art-making app. Inspired by MoMA Art ...read more
What do you get when two former technical consultants for Disney create their own storybook app? A magical place described as "not so far away" in which stories come alive on the iPad. The land in question is a map in which stories are grouped together by genre--with imagery ...read more
