The FBI Child ID App
Diane Kendall, 12/16/11
When a child goes missing the FBI Child ID app can help you have the information you need at your fingertips.
Password Management
Diane S. Kendall, 02/25/11
The one question about technology that seems to cut across all age groups these days is "how do I keep track of my passwords?" Here are some ideas.
Wacom Bamboo: Create with a Pen Tablet
Merle Marsh, 02/08/11
Connect the Wacom Bamboo Pen Tablet by USB to your computer, and you and your children can navigate your computer screen using the Wacom pen or your fingers. The tablet, when integrated with draw and photo programs can help you touch up photos, copy from photos, trace photos and images, write on images and do original sketching.
It’s All About the Stories
Diane S. Kendall, 01/03/11
As families gather for the holidays it is a great time to create, listen to and distribute stories and going digital makes it even easier to do.
Hidden Assets (and Some in Plain View)
Diane Kendall, 09/07/10
The top ten sites, chosen for the resources and information they offer for parents and students, are valuable both for guiding students to resources and tools and for helping parents give their children the guidance they need.
Save the Party with Didi & Ditto Preschool
Diane S. Kendall, 05/10/10
Here’s a high quality preschool software program that can help your kids get away from the commercialism of many of the games offered for preschoolers online.
iPad for Parents
Jim Lengel, Hunter College School of Education, Guest Columnist, 04/19/10
Thinking about getting an iPad? See what guest columnist Jim Lengel has to say about what an iPad can do around the house as well as out and about with a digital family.
The Option of Free eLearning Courses
Diane S. Kendall, 02/12/10
There are lots of ads on television for learning online from schools that charge tuition for their courses, but did you know that you can learn about everything from how to fix a leaky facet to quantum physics online for free?
Try Jojo – A Photo Projects Guidebook
Diane S. Kendall, 1/22/10
Photojojo can help you get those digital photos off your hard drive and out into the world to be enjoyed.
Printables: Emergency Graph Paper and Much More
Diane S. Kendall, 12/07/09
It never fails that kids need graph paper or other kinds of specialized at the last minute, so what does a parent do? Go online, download it, and print it for free.
Distracting iPhone Apps for Kids
Diane S. Kendall, 11/16/09
Here are some all age fun applications to load on your iPhone or iPod Touch to keep your kids distracted when you are in a pinch.
Shoot, Admire and Publish
Diane S. Kendall, 10/14/09
Here’s a quick-overview of 5 photo-book services with tips on which ones are for those who just want to get a book together quickly, or design every page to be different.
How Smart is a Pulse Smartpen?
Diane S. Kendall, 09/14/09
Livescribe's Pulse Smartpen records and plays back what you write or hear, and you can transfer it all to your Mac or PC. The amazing little pen is a great tool for high school and college students.
Keeping Your Gamers Active
Diane S. Kendall, 06/17/09
EA Sports Active is a new way to get young video gamers up off the couch, having fun and staying fit.
Thinking About a Kindle?
Diane S. Kendall, 04/29/09
Thinking about a Kindle? There are some parent friendly options that may make it worth a try, but it is expensive.
"Quick" How-To Sites for Parents
Diane Kendall, 04/09/09
Here’s a list of how to sites that will quickly get you and your kids up to speed on a variety of topics from homework tips to holiday cooking ideas to arts and crafts projects including inventions.
I Love Itzabitza
Diane Kendall, 03/04/09
Using Itzabitza reading for meaning takes on a whole new connotation as kids 4 to 8 see their drawings come to life and become part of the story.
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