Colombian superstar, Skakira, happens to also be a super mom and super philantropist. Along with toys gigant, Fisher Price, she launched a new mobile bilingual app that includes over 1,800 parenting and activities with the aim of stimulate the development of babies and school children. Through these ideas, the free app help parents positively influence… [Read More]
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[Video] Peace of Mind for Parents? There's a Kid Tracker for That!
Kii, a cloud platform provider, and Haltian, a high technology electronics design and production house, launched a new portable tracker and communication device called “Snowfox.” This kid tracking solution consists of a portable device with voice calling, GPS tracking and an app to help address the highest priority for any parent – their child’s safety. Today… [Read More]
[Video] Watch the World's First 3D Printing Pen for Ages 8-13
No longer will kids be restricted to pen and paper as the 3Doodler Start encourages imaginative thinking and independent play as a wireless, safe and child friendly pen designed specifically for young creators aged 8-13. As well as being a whole new dimension of creativity, 3Doodler Start Pen prolongs the lives of other toys and games…. [Read More]
Digital Media Academy Launches "Made by Girls" Scholarship Program for Girls 8-12
In an effort to further its mission to help girls reach their fullest potential through an introduction to technology, Digital Media Academy (DMA) has launched the Made by Girls Scholarship program. DMA invites young women ages 8-17 who are interested in using technology to express their creativity and build a better world to apply for… [Read More]
[Video] "Young Innovators Fair" to Support STEM Education Jan 2nd & 3rd in Philly
The Young Innovators Fair is a platform that brings STEM (science, technology, education & math) to life on a massive scale so children can learn more about these all-important areas While some are just getting back to work following New Year celebrations, an enthusiastic group from Digital Media Academy will already be in place in Oaks,… [Read More]
Tips to Manage Celphone Usage with Tweens & Teens at Home
Earlier this year I was robbed in Miami to take my brand new smartphone that was a gift from my husband. That horrible experience left me with a severely broken finger that required three surgeries and physical therapy to heel but the emotional scar was much deeper. As an online influencer, I’m pretty much tied… [Read More]
[Video] Bilingual Website Offers Free Tools to Teach "Spirituality for Kids"
Spirituality for Kids is a non-profit organization who’s mission is to bring spiritual tools to as many children as possible around the world, in order to help them manage life’s challenges and make better decisions and in so doing, change the course of their lives and benefit future generations. Through curriculum-time lessons as well as after-school… [Read More]
[Gift Guide] The Techie Boy: 24 of the Coolest Toys to Explore, Play & Learn
In our [Gift Guide] posts we specially curate a collection of gift items we absolutely L O V E, where you can’t only drool over the pictures, but actually SHOP online them by just clicking in the images. How cool is that? This [Gift Guide] is perfect for that tween boy that loves high-tech toys to… [Read More]
[Video] Electronic Music, Race Cars & STEM in U.S. Army's "Ten80 STEMfest" in Miami
What do U.S. Army Soldiers, racecar drivers and electronic dance music DJs have in common? They all require STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) to succeed! More than 1,000 students and educators from 22 local high schools will come to iTech Magnet @ Thomas Edison Educational Center in Miami on November 4th for a day… [Read More]
Facebook Collaborates to Launch the Emotional Learning Resource For and By Teens Called "InspireED"
Social and emotional learning (SEL) is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show empathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships, and make responsible decisions. Six Seconds, a global network supporting people to create… [Read More]