Apps & games
January 17, 2019
It’s 5 am on a Saturday morning. I open Instagram and begin scrolling. Hundreds of videos of cats, memes, people’s food and much, much more. I […]
December 7, 2018
There is more to Netflix than House of Cards. If used correctly it can be an educational tool. If you go to the children section on […]
November 29, 2018
What is Mappen App? It is a free location sharing app which stands for Make it Happen (Mappen). The description on the app store says “SEE […]
November 20, 2018
Despite the claims that an app will teach your children how to read faster or become smarter, the results may not come immediately. Instead many of […]
November 12, 2018
When the weather is getting cold and kids are lazy to be outdoors, it can be difficult to get them physically active. Here are 10 fitness […]
November 5, 2018
It is that time of the year where everyone is looking for the perfect gifts for their loved ones. When it comes to children, parents are […]
October 21, 2018
While there are tons of negative content on Youtube, it can still be a hidden gem for educational shows. To keep children safe on Youtube, switch on […]
October 18, 2018
Pan European Game Information (Pegi) announced that video games will include a warning icon if they offer in-games purchases. This will inform parents that the game […]
October 10, 2018
TikTok is a free social media app designed for creating and sharing short music videos. It replaces the Musical.ly app that shut down in August 2018 […]
September 13, 2018
Children are getting used too giving orders to smart speakers, as parents are investing in devices like Amazon Echo, Google Home and Apple Homepad. It is […]
September 6, 2018
Osmo is a company that creates cool gadgets for kids. It’s latest app Or drawings uses physical drawings and an Ipad to get children to draw […]
August 23, 2018
To protect children online Pokemon Go has introduced a parental control option. Using the new feature parents can keep a close eye on their children’s account. Parents […]
August 16, 2018
Are you looking for an educational toy where kids get to learn, be outdoors and at the same time evoking their creativity? Check out Storyball. It […]
August 6, 2018
Rachel, a mother of 3 children is currently living in Edinburgh. Her youngest is 5 years old, and oldest is 14 years old. She is […]
August 3, 2018
Your child a Harry Potter fan? And you want them to learn coding? Then check out Harry Potter coding kit by Kano. Your child can build […]
July 28, 2018
Is your child a vlogger or are you looking for an alternative to YouTube for kids? Given the inappropriate content found on YouTube, Superawesome a new […]
July 19, 2018
Instagram is ready to compete with YouTube. It has launched a stand alone video app known as IGTV. So in this app, users can upload videos up […]
July 19, 2018
Fitbit have launched its first wearable for kids, the Fitbit Ace. It is aimed at 8 years old and older and is created to motivate kids to […]
July 19, 2018
You might have received a notification like the one below from Facebook : This new feature is called Face Recognition. This will automatically be switched on if you have […]
July 19, 2018
Yesterday I logged in to Facebook and got a notification on their updated settings. They have made it rather simple to understand it. You no longer […]
July 19, 2018
I was browsing for a gift for a 5 year old 🎉. I wanted the gift to be fun, educational and of course reasonably price. Teaching […]
July 19, 2018
Facebook launched FB.gg which is basically a gaming hub where users can watch other people play live video games and comment on it. GG stands for ‘Good Game’. […]
July 19, 2018
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Looking for good podcast for kids? Do check out Leela for kids. Audio content designed for 3 to 15 years old. I spent some time on this app […]
July 19, 2018
Cosmopolitan Magazine introduced a new channel on Snapchat called “Cosmo After Dark”. “It is an X-rated weekly edition that goes live every Friday at 6 p.m. and is […]
July 19, 2018
TBH app is recently bought by Facebook. TBH stands for ‘To Be Honest’. The app is currently #1 in the app store and it is free […]
July 16, 2018
Has anyone heard of the app Sarahah that kids are going crazy about? It is an application that can be download from the apple store or […]
July 16, 2018
Having over 500 million users, Facebook is now the largest social media platform. Its popularity have attracted many teenagers and children. But how safe is Facebook […]
July 16, 2018
Learning to use devices such as mobile phones and Ipads are fairly easy for toddlers. They don’t get intimidated by it, which makes the process of […]
July 16, 2018
This is how big Instagram have grown : Over 400 million active users More than 40 billion photos uploaded 32% of teenagers consider Instagram the most important […]
July 16, 2018
Kik is a free texting app that has no character or texting limit. It allows children to create a username and text strangers without sharing their […]
July 16, 2018
Apple is the latest tech firm that is jumping into the ‘digital wellness’ space. It has taken measures to help you and your family manage screen […]
June 13, 2018
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Bullying does not necessarily start in school. It can start with your child just sitting at home. Your child can face bullying both offline and online. […]
June 13, 2018
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There are 5 ways you can balance your toddler’s screen time. Structure screen time Maintain regular screen by setting time limit Find age appropriate content online […]