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Kid-Proof your Tablet for Summer

May 26, 2014 No Comments

Even if you aren’t ready to accept that summer vacation has arrived, it’s here. Before your kid has way too many free hours to surf

Apps for Children with Special Needs

April 7, 2014 No Comments

Note: I have updated this article with reader feedback at the end. Please read it and my response Are there apps for children with special

Benefits of Reducing Screen Time

November 12, 2013 No Comments

I’m a mom who lives a life surrounded by technology. I struggle every day with the desire to do the best for my kids (Crafting!

Back to School Apps

September 10, 2013 No Comments

While I’ve consistently proclaimed that no student needs a tablet or Smartphone to succeed, handheld internet-enabled gadgets can serve a purpose. From downloading textbooks to

Best Online Tutoring Resources for 2013

August 7, 2013 No Comments

When I was in high school, the subject I struggled with most was Biology. There was a mysterious step between how atoms became cells and

NERDS ON CALL: PARENTS BEWARE

July 2, 2013 No Comments

California, (July, 2013) – According to a study commissioned by Internet Technology specialist McAfee, “The Digital Divide: How the Online Behavior of Teens is Getting

Teens Hiding Online: Study Reveals Shocking Data

June 25, 2013 No Comments

A 2012 Teen Internet Behavior study commissioned by the security technology company, McAfee, reveals a surprising chasm between the number of teens hiding what they