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The Book App Alliance is a Great Resource for Parents
About two years ago I was approached by a group of authors who wanted to form a new organization that would help parents and teachers find quality storybook apps in the App Store. I was game to get on board since I know how tough it is for parents to sift through the thousands of apps available and I wanted to be a part of an organization that supports indie authors! The Book App Alliance was created by leading authors who create interactive books for kids. We have found that many parents and teachers are confused about digital books (eBook vs. book app), how to use them, and how to go about finding hidden gems in the App Store. The…
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Tech :: Tips For Picking Children’s Apps this Holiday Season
Image courtesy of Flickr Tips For Picking Children’s Apps this Holiday Season Apps can be a great holiday gift idea for children of all ages! They’re inexpensive, take up no space and don’t require a trip to a crowded mall. However, with more than one million apps to choose from, it can be challenging to find the right one. For gift-givers who are considering mobile apps this holiday season, Moms With Apps can help you make sure you’re choosing fun, secure, high-quality apps that little ones will love! Moms With Apps is such a great resource for busy parents and take a lot of the work out…
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Latest & Greatest :: Disney’s Minnie Fashion Tour
On the heels of last week’s new Disney Publishing apps, including Doc McStuffins: Moving with Doc and Mickey Mouse Mash-Up, the adventures continue with today’s release of Minnie Fashion Tour! Based on Disney Junior’s hit animated series “Minnie’s Bow Toons,” Minnie Fashion Tour invites kids to Minnie’s Bow-Tique – Minnie’s bow-making store that has become an international sensation! Kids can customize outfits, accessories, and bows for Minnie, Daisy, and their pals, and then celebrate their creativity on the runway. Kids can also take the Fashion Show on the road to New York City, Paris and even Milan! Features include: Hundreds of customizations to create complete “looks” for…
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Parenting :: PBS Kids Survey Finds Tablets on the Top of Parents’ List
PBS KIDS PARENT SURVEY FINDS MORE THAN HALF OF PARENTS PLAN HOLIDAY TECH PURCHASES, WITH TABLETS AT THE TOP OF PARENTS’ LISTS Recently, PBS Kids did a survey that found that at the top of many parents holiday list is purchasing a tablet for their children which edged-out video game consoles and hand-held video games. Since these tablets offer so many educational apps that parents and educators can use to supplement schoolwork, it makes sense that parents would want to put their money towards something that will enhance their kids education. In fact the study found that when considering apps, 77% of parents say educational content is most…
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Latest & Greatest :: Disney’s New Storybook App Frozen
We had one of those nights last night. You know where your child is up in the middle of the night and can’t seem to get settled. Needless to say we didn’t get much sleep, so we are planning a relaxing day after school and headed to see the new Disney movie Frozen. I can’t wait as I have heard from several of my mom friends that this is a really great movie and that they even cried at the end! So we are super excited about reviewing the new Frozen app created by Disney. The first page opens up and we see the two main characters, Princess Anna and her older sister…
