Tech Tool Of The Month: Leela Kids
Are your kids into podcasts yet? In the past, we’ve recommended some great ones for family listening. Of course, there are going to be podcasts that your kids are going to love that you might be less than interested in hearing. And knowing that they are making smart, age-appropriate choices, when they dive into the […]
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3 Tech Tools To Help Your Children Sleep Better
If you are reading this in the morning, then you probably are already anticipating the moment when your head sinks into your fluffy pillow, and you draw the covers up to your chin. Sleep is golden. As adults, we understand the immeasurable benefit of a good night’s sleep. It replenishes our energy and helps to […]
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4 Things To Help Get Your First Time Smartphone User Up To Speed
Whenever Apple announces a new batch of iPhones, like they did last week, we know there are smartphones of previous generations that get handed down. Many times, these are the first smartphones for kids, and the age they get these phones continues to get younger. We know that because the average age of a child […]
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These Apps Could Save Your Life During A Natural Disaster
In the past month, the United States and beyond have experienced a rash of natural disasters. From the headline grabbing tragedies of Hurricane Harvey and Irma to the devastating wildfires in the American Northwest. If disaster strikes, you’d be surprised how important your smartphone can become. When the power is out, and you need information […]
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5 Tech Products To Simplify Your Kid’s School Year
School is in full swing now for most, and if you’re having a little trouble easing into the transition, we have a few tech products to recommend that might help. Witti Beddi Glow This isn’t your average alarm clock. It wakes you up with sunlight-simulating light. It can also give you the scoop on traffic […]
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15 Creative Ways To Ask Your Kids: “How Was School Today?”
Your kids are home from school, and as they walk in or hop into your vehicle, you casually ask the question they know is coming: “How was school today?” There’s nothing wrong with this inquiry, and sometimes it’s all you need to say to get a snapshot of their day. But as most parents know, […]
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Create Your Own Video Viewing Party With YouTube’s Uptime
It has been said that social media is pushing us farther apart. That it has removed the personal aspect of communication and has made us anti-social. It’s so much easier to click “like” or send a funny gif about an article, post, or picture instead of sharing your emotions and thoughts through arcane communication techniques […]
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Family Movies Coming To Netflix in September 2017
Every month, streaming services like Netflix say goodbye to loads of movies and television and add a slew of new options for subscribers. Here at FamilyTech, we take a look at the incoming films and pick some that look like a good fit for family viewing. And you know this already, but keep it age […]
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