Tech for Kids
Tips and tricks to help you choose the best tech for your kids! App reviews, product reviews, tech toys, expert advice and more!
Celebrating 40 Years of LEGO Education & Launch of Spike Prime
Did you know that we’re celebrating 40 years of LEGO Education? It’s no secret that we’re big LEGO fans around here! There’s nothing more fun than learning through hands-on exploration, creativity, and building. Not only as a parent do I…
Pokémon Gift Ideas – Top Holiday Gifts for Kids
I can hardly believe Christmas is almost here! Can you? I’ve already shared Top Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids but once the holidays season rolls around, my kids are always asking for more gifts. This year my son is asking for everything Pokémon.…
6 Great Apps for Kids
As parents, we’re always looking for new ways to entertain our kids and help them learn. Some of us turn to screens. Many of us run away from them! After all, preschool age kids shouldn’t have more than one hour of…
Great Resources to Celebrate STEM Everyday
Today is National STEM DAY! A day meant to inspire kids to explore and pursue their interests in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. But in my honest opinion, STEM day should be everyday! Not only because your kids (like…
FREE STEM Badge Workshop: Microsoft Store and Girl Scouts Launch a New STEM Program for Girls
Were you ever a Girl Scout? Some of my fondest childhood memories are of the pre-teen years I spent with my Girl Scout troop — the field trips, the friendships, the inspiration, the conversations, the learning, the fun! Since today…
5 Tips for Raising Healthy Digital Citizens
Kids today are born with all kinds of tech at their fingertips. They’re pretty much digital citizens from the moment they’re born. As parents, we can become easily overwhelmed by all the new tech popping up around us and knowing…
9 Educational Apps for Summer Learning
Summer is well on it’s way and if you’re anything like me you’re already running out of ways to keep the kids engaged this summer. There’s no denying that summer days can drag on and the kids need things to…
How to Effectively Manage Kids Screen Time
From your child’s favorite books on their tablet to on-screen calls with family, phones, screens, and the digital experience are woven into your child’s earliest memories. That doesn’t mean your kids should partake in this free-for-all digital extravaganza. Setting the same…
8 Ways Video Games Can Actually Help Your Kids’ Development
Studies show that school-aged kids are spending more than 6 hours a day in front of a screen. Between schoolwork, recreational time, and mobile devices, our kids are in front of a screen more and more every day. But how…
STEM vs. STEAM: Is One Better for Girls?
Over the years, a significant effort has been made to engage girls in STEM-related fields. Unfortunately, there has been a growing body of research to suggest that these efforts aren’t working as intended. Today’s guest post explores the topic of…
My Favorite Tech for Family and Kids at CES 2019
As seen at CES 2019 -- From fuzzy robots to magic coding wands, these are the hot new tech toys your kids will be asking for in 2019!
FREE Resources to Help You Celebrate Computer Science Education Week
How are you celebrating Computer Science Education Week? Today I’ll share some FREE resources to help you celebrate Computer Science Education Week and get you started with coding. I’ll also share some insight that I hope will inspire you to…
