TechMama: Why Families Need Both a Laptop and a Tablet By Beth Blecherman Today’s households can really benefit from both types of gadgets.Like many parents, I can get overwhelmed by the technology choices available to families. Today’s tech devices touch every part of ...
TechMama: Take Charge of Windows 8's New Parental Controls By Beth Blecherman Microsoft has beefed up its tools to keep your kids safe.The official release of Microsoft Windows 8 is just around the corner, but I’m looking forward to much more than its snazzy new interface. As...
TechMama: Amusement Park Apps Ease Anxiety By Beth Blecherman Maneuvering efficiently and joyfully in amusement parks with my three boys has brought me to the conclusion that being tech savvy does not automatically translate to being amusement park savvy. Conque...
TechMama: Are Augmented Reality Toys Bad for Your Kids? By Beth Blecherman Looking back on a youth filled with board games such as Monopoly, Risk and Candy Land, I remember the introduction of electricity to my game playing with excitement and wonder. That little 9-volt batt...
TechMama: Web Safety is the New Sex Talk By Beth Blecherman When I was a teenager, my parents dreaded the “birds and the bees” discussion, a tacit reminder that I was getting older and needed guidance and warning of the adult road ahead. Fast forward to 20...