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Tech Review :: The 3D Robotics Solo Drone Delivers an Aerial Experience
two female hiker above the sea of fog on top of a mountain at sunset Note: Dandelion Moms has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free Recently I saw a commercial showing a robotics drone that flies and can take photographs and videos all directed by our hand. So when I was asked to do a review for the new 3D Robotics Solo Drone available now at Best Buy I was super excited to learn more about this drone. I mean how cool is this product? The 3DRobotics Solo Drone was created by an innovative American company and is providing…
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Revolutionary PBS Kids Super Vision App Launches on Apple Watch
REVOLUTIONARY PBS KIDS SUPER VISION APP LAUNCHES ON APPLE WATCH Free app gives parents the “super power” to remotely manage kids’ screen time on pbskids.org by setting a simple timer on Apple Watch PBS KIDS Super Vision, the number-one children’s educational media brand’s revolutionary app for parents, is now available for Apple Watch. The free app gives parents the “super power” to easily engage with their kids’ digital media time wherever they are – in the kitchen, at work or on the go. With PBS KIDS Super Vision for Apple Watch, parents can limit their children’s screen time on pbskids.org by setting a simple Play Timer on Apple Watch.…
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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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Latest & Greatest :: The Amazon fireTV
Image courtesy of lsbf.org.uk Amazon fireTV delivers! For the past two weeks, the kids and I have been trying out the new “amazon fireTV” courtesy of the folks over at Amazon. It’s super small. Like tiny. I can grab it and slip it into my purse and take it on vacation with me ‘small’. I like that. I like it. Now you’re probably going “hmm, how small is it”? Let me tell you! It’s just 3/4 of an inch (thick) – it’s a tad smaller than my external backup drive! You can sit that baby anywhere and it blends right in (you may even go where is it … haha)!…
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Would You Track Your Teen with Tech?
Would You Track Your Teen with Tech? It’s 9 p.m. on Saturday night. Do you know where your 15-year-old daughter is? Gone are the days of reading your teen’s diary to find out what she’s getting into. Now there’s an app for that—many apps for that in fact. From infant trackers to auto GPS and computer activity monitoring, you can quite literally track your children from birth. But should you? Consider some of the pros and cons and decide for yourself. Know Where Your Kids Are From soccer practice to math tutoring, then to her lab partner’s home to finish their chemistry report—a teen’s schedule can be a…
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Tech :: How to Outsmart Your Children’s Smartphone
Smartphones are as much a part of our children’s lives as overstuffed backpacks and homework. In fact, it’s become the norm to see kids with their own phones and toddlers playing Dots on Mom’s new Galaxy. Phone? What Phone? Texting has become the preferred way to communicate for kids and teens, according to a 2012 study by the Pew Research Center. And smartphones are rarely used for making phone calls—rather they’re the favored device for playing games, taking photos, searching the web, and interacting with others on social media sites or apps. Considering the amount of time that your child spends on her phone, are you aware of the…
