In a perfect end to summer, some parts of North America, South America, Africa and Europe, will be able to view the August 21st solar eclipse. Depending on your location, you may be able to view at least a partial eclipse. Total eclipses are rare, with the last one...
My daughter is entering the 8th grade at a new school and my husband and I are deciding whether or not it’s time to give her a smart phone of her own. Of course she wants one, but the real question for us is, does she need one? With all the flexible plans and...
It seems like new social media platforms are popping up all over the place these days, but one platform that has stood the test of time is Instagram. This photo sharing and visual blogging app is popular with all ages, but recently it has become popular with younger...
Sarahah. Unless you speak Arabic, this word is pretty much obscure to you. Well, chances are your child recognizes it! It’s the name of an app created by Saudi Arabian developer Zain al-Abidin Tawfiq and it has shot to popularity over the past week to surpass...
“Can I play games on your cellphone?” Most parents despise this question, but it’s inevitable, especially when on a family road trip. These days in-car entertainment is all but mandatory for extended stays in the car. The good news is there are a ton...
If you’re dreading the anticipated summer screen time battle, we’ve got an easy family activity that incorporates mobile devices and a bit of education — a digital scavenger hunt. With a little planning, you can develop a digital scavenger hunt that...
