Archives for October, 2015
Keep Kids Learning All Year Round
By Jeremy Cleland I’ll admit it: My 5-year-old son probably gets more screen time than is recommended. He’s what the experts call a digital native—he’s growing up with smartphones and tablets as ubiquitous devices. In my quest to turn his tech time into education time, here are three iOS/Android apps…
What is the Right Age to Give a Kid a Smartphone?
By Jen Jones Donatelli Nothing like starting ‘em young. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, more than one-third of babies are playing with tablets and/or smartphones, and it turns out one in seven toddlers uses those same devices for at least an hour daily. Kids are embracing technology earlier…
Fun Family Activity Apps
Fun Family Activity Apps By Bev Bachel for Tech Connect If you’re sick of hearing your kids say they’re “bored” on the weekends or during the long summer months, you’re not alone. This is where free apps like Yuggler can come in handy. Developed by two brothers, Yuggler offers offline…
Social Networks Just for Kids
By Jen Jones Donatelli for Tech Connect The Pew Research Center estimates that 81% of kids between the ages of 12 and 17, who are online, use some kind of social media — but what about the tween set? Though getting your first social network account has essentially become a…