The Online Mom https://www.theonlinemom.com Tue, 03 Aug 2021 16:15:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 Teach Your Children to be Anti-Racist https://www.theonlinemom.com/teach-your-children-to-be-anti-racist/ Thu, 04 Feb 2021 14:45:41 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=10139 By Tracey Dowdy For Gen X and the generations that followed them, the United States feels more racially divided than it has in our lifetime. The good news is that many Americans have realized that not being a racist isn’t enough – we need to be actively  himselanti-racist.  After George Floyd’s death in May 2020, Doyin Richards, […]

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]]> Move your Kids from “Screen” to “Green” https://www.theonlinemom.com/move-your-kids-from-screen-to-green/ Tue, 06 Apr 2021 18:24:53 +0000 https://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=10236 By Tracey Dowdy  After what seems like forever, the weather here in the mid-Atlantic and much of the rest of the country, it’s time to move your little ones from “screen” to “green” – in other words, let’s go outside and play! Don’t panic, I’m not suggesting you try to force your kids to go […]

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]]> How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-talk-to-kids-about-race-and-racism/ Tue, 02 Jun 2020 19:54:08 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=9528 By Tracey Dowdy The past week has been a news cycle of tragedy and violence that has once again exposed the racial divide that plagues this country over 150 years after the Emancipation Proclamation.  There’s no easy way to expose your children to the ugly side of race relations or to explain the complexity of […]

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]]> 5 Incredibly Useful Accessibility Apps for Android https://www.theonlinemom.com/5-incredibly-useful-accessibility-apps-android/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/5-incredibly-useful-accessibility-apps-android/#comments Fri, 10 Mar 2017 11:33:46 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=7253 By Tracey Dowdy We often talk about how technology has transformed our lives and made communication so much easier. That isn’t always the case, particularly for those with disabilities. Touch screens, small icons or settings that require fine motor skills can sometimes mean some features and functions are not accessible to some users. Fortunately, there […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/5-incredibly-useful-accessibility-apps-android/feed/ 1 Best Free Apps for Black Friday Shopping https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-free-apps-black-friday-shopping/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-free-apps-black-friday-shopping/#comments Fri, 25 Nov 2016 16:41:43 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=6933 By Tracey Dowdy Depending on how you feel about shopping, Black Friday is either the greatest or worst shopping day of the year. My sister in law and my niece gear up and head out like they’re being deployed and love the thrill of the hunt. I’d rather have a root canal and have never […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-free-apps-black-friday-shopping/feed/ 234 The Best Media Streaming Devices https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-media-streaming-devices/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-media-streaming-devices/#comments Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:24:53 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=6723 By Tracey Dowdy On-demand media services like Netflix and Hulu have undeniably impacted the way we watch TV. Instead of weeks of reruns or cringe-worthy movies like Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens, we now binge watch our way through weekends, cramming in entire seasons of Game of Thrones or hunkering down for a Johnny Depp […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/best-media-streaming-devices/feed/ 152 4 Kids’ TV Shows That Are Worth a Second Look https://www.theonlinemom.com/4-kids-tv-shows-worth-second-look/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/4-kids-tv-shows-worth-second-look/#comments Mon, 19 Sep 2016 15:42:03 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=6653 By Tracey Dowdy       Ever find Robbie Rotten from Lazy Town headlining your nightmares? Ever roll your eyes so hard at Ruby lecturing Max again that you’re sure you’ve detached your own retina? (By the way, where are their parents?) Or maybe you’ve wondered what contest in hell inspired the creation of Caillou? Yeah, me neither. […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/4-kids-tv-shows-worth-second-look/feed/ 3 Tuesday, August 23: Smart Snacks & Meals https://www.theonlinemom.com/tuesday-august-23-smart-snacks-meals/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/tuesday-august-23-smart-snacks-meals/#comments Thu, 11 Aug 2016 21:23:28 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=6544 SMART SNACKS & MEALS! When:  TODAY, Tuesday, August 23, 2016 8:00 – 8:45 pm ET 5:00 – 5:45 pm PT followed by a 15 minute Facebook Live Recap! Join @mistygirlph and friends as we get ready for back to school with Smart Snacks and Meals! It’s almost time for Back to School and nothing helps your kids settle in […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/tuesday-august-23-smart-snacks-meals/feed/ 44 Thursday, July 21: Mobile TV https://www.theonlinemom.com/thursday-july-14-mobile-tv/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/thursday-july-14-mobile-tv/#comments Sun, 10 Jul 2016 14:35:21 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=6449 MOBILE TV #FiOSNY When:  TODAY, Thursday, July 21, 2016 9:00 – 10:00 pm ET 6:00 – 9:00 pm PT Join host @mistygirlph and the #FiOSNY team on Twitter at 9 pm ET on Thursday, July 21 as we chat about Mobile TV! With more and more streaming options becoming available every day, having the right TV provider is more important than ever. Join us […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/thursday-july-14-mobile-tv/feed/ 9 Friday, December 4: Traveling with Your Smartphone https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-december-4-traveling-smartphone/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-december-4-traveling-smartphone/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2015 20:56:59 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=5602 VERIZON MOBILE LIVING TWITTER PARTY When: TODAY, Friday, December 4, 2015 3:00 – 4:00 pm ET 12:00 – 1:00 pm PT ‘Traveling with Your Smartphone’ Join @RobynsWorld @TheTechDad @TheOnlineMom and friends TODAY 4 at 3 pm ET (12 noon PT) as we chat about Traveling with Your Smartphone! Whether you’re watching a movie, checking on directions, or just taking a […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/6-apps-serious-mobile-shopper/feed/ 140 Essential Smartphone Apps https://www.theonlinemom.com/essential-smartphone-apps/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/essential-smartphone-apps/#comments Fri, 05 Jun 2015 15:45:19 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4819 By Tracey Dowdy There are over a million apps to choose from in both iTunes and the Google Play store and, for many of us, choosing which apps are worthwhile can seem daunting. In addition, all smartphones come with native software, so how do you know if your navigation or messaging app is the best […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/essential-smartphone-apps/feed/ 117 Phone screens: Why Bigger Is (Almost) Always Better https://www.theonlinemom.com/phone-screens-bigger-almost-always-better/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/phone-screens-bigger-almost-always-better/#comments Mon, 04 May 2015 20:17:26 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4685 By Tracey Dowdy When it comes to your phone screen, size really does matter. A phone isn’t just a phone anymore, we’re moving into the age of the “phablet” – a phone/tablet hybrid. When cell phones were introduced, most of us still relied on our desktop computers, so the idea that a phone could one […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/phone-screens-bigger-almost-always-better/feed/ 208 Live from the Verizon Destination Store in Boston https://www.theonlinemom.com/live-verizon-destination-store-boston/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/live-verizon-destination-store-boston/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2015 19:08:02 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4599 Friday, April 13: Monica Vila (@TheOnlineMom) and the #VZWBuzz Video Recap team visit the Verizon Destination Store in downtown Boston to take a look at a brand new way to browse and shop for personal tech! (The Online Mom LLC receives a fee for participating in certain promotional campaigns for Verizon Wireless.)

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/live-verizon-destination-store-boston/feed/ 80 Friday, May 22: Getting More from Your Tablet https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-may-22-getting-tablet/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-may-22-getting-tablet/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2015 14:32:15 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4590 VERIZON INSIDER TWITTER PARTY When: TODAY, Friday, May 22, 2015 3:00-4:00 pm ET 12:00-1:00 pm PT ‘Getting More from Your Tablet’ Join @TheOnlineMom @RobynsWorld @geekbabe and @TheTechDad TODAY at 3 pm ET (12 noon PT) as we chat about Getting More from Your Tablet! Faster processors, smarter apps and cloud storage options are transforming the way we use our tablets. Whether you want […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-may-22-getting-tablet/feed/ 83 Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts https://www.theonlinemom.com/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/#comments Fri, 13 Feb 2015 16:35:47 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4324 By Tracey Dowdy There was a time when last minute Valentine’s Day gifts meant a single rose in a plastic tube or a tiny teddy bear and a mylar balloon with “I Love You Beary Much” stenciled across it.  They all carried the sweet smell of gasoline and coffee – the scent of the gas […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/last-minute-valentines-day-gifts/feed/ 7 Apps to Encourage Health and Fitness https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-encourage-health-fitness/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-encourage-health-fitness/#comments Tue, 27 Jan 2015 19:32:55 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4237 By Tracey Dowdy Commuting to work last Friday, I listened to an interview with a personal trainer lamenting all the newbies in the gym come January 2nd. Apparently they are all there to kick start their New Year resolutions to lose weight and get fit but instead they mostly get in the way of the […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-encourage-health-fitness/feed/ 1 Apps for a Better Night’s Sleep https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-better-nights-sleep/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-better-nights-sleep/#comments Thu, 22 Jan 2015 23:39:17 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4217 By Robyn Wright A good night’s sleep is an important factor in our overall health and well-being but it’s one that is often overlooked. And while it is best to keep mobile devices out of the bedroom, it’s also true that most of us don’t follow that sound advice. Since those smartphones and tablets are […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-better-nights-sleep/feed/ 43 Understanding Tech Specs https://www.theonlinemom.com/understanding-tech-specs/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/understanding-tech-specs/#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2015 17:20:13 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=4105 By Tracey Dowdy It’s no secret that technology moves at the speed of light and in the time it takes to type this sentence there’s probably been four updates to iTunes. Not only is it a matter of keeping up with trends, it’s important to have a basic knowledge of rudimentary tech terms. Without that […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/understanding-tech-specs/feed/ 145 Friday, February 20: Digital Wellness https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-february-20-digital-wellness/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-february-20-digital-wellness/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2014 14:39:14 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=3912 VERIZON INSIDER TWITTER PARTY When: TODAY, Friday, February 20, 2015 12:00-1:00 pm PT 3:00-4:00 pm ET ‘Digital Wellness’ Join @thetechdad @theonlinemom @RobynsWorld @geekbabe and special guest @joycecherrier TODAY at 3 pm (12 noon PT) as we chat about Digital Wellness! A host of new devices and smartphone apps are encouraging us to become more active. Join health and fitness guru @joycecherrier as […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/friday-february-20-digital-wellness/feed/ 86 Battling Depression? Apps Offer Guidance and Support https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-stress-management/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-stress-management/#comments Mon, 18 Aug 2014 18:00:19 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=3058 By Tracey Dowdy Any time there is a celebrity death, whether as a result of an accident, disease or by the individual’s own hand, there is a media frenzy related to the cause. Too often these stories relate to substance abuse, but sometimes, equally as tragic, we find the person involved has battled mental health […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/apps-stress-management/feed/ 260 The Hazards of Yearning To Be Liked Online https://www.theonlinemom.com/hazards-yearning-liked-online/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/hazards-yearning-liked-online/#comments Wed, 11 Jun 2014 16:09:54 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=2514 By Stacey Ross I recently came upon an intriguing psychologist on Twitter called Collette Smart and followed her digital trail to a website called The Exchange TV that features a discussion on the “Like Me Generation.” She and her colleagues engage in an interesting exchange about social media, and the segment on how people interact […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/hazards-yearning-liked-online/feed/ 4 How To Enjoy Podcasts on Your Smartphone or Tablet https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-enjoy-podcasts-on-your-smartphone-or-tablet/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-enjoy-podcasts-on-your-smartphone-or-tablet/#comments Mon, 10 Mar 2014 11:34:46 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1903 We are all used to listening to music on our smartphones and tablets and many of us now watch TV shows and movies as well. However, there is another broadcast medium that is ideally suited to mobile devices but which has yet to enjoy the popularity of more traditional entertainment platforms – and that is […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-enjoy-podcasts-on-your-smartphone-or-tablet/feed/ 226 Shopping with your smartphone https://www.theonlinemom.com/shopping-with-your-smartphone/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/shopping-with-your-smartphone/#comments Wed, 12 Feb 2014 10:24:29 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1551 By Nicole Freeman: I’ve always been a fan of online shopping: I’ve bought and sold dozens of items on Craigslist and eBay; I’m always looking for bargains on daily deal sites like Groupon and Living Social; and I’m not ashamed to admit that most of my Christmas shopping is done at Amazon. But these days, […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/shopping-with-your-smartphone/feed/ 234 How to decide if a paid app is worth the money https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-decide-if-a-paid-app-is-worth-the-money/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-decide-if-a-paid-app-is-worth-the-money/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 15:04:26 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1514 A lot of smartphone owners make the understandable decision to never download paid apps. With hundreds of thousands of free apps to choose from, the thinking goes, why bother spending the money? But that closes the door to some of the best apps on the market. In fact, the ability of a developer to charge […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-decide-if-a-paid-app-is-worth-the-money/feed/ 127 How To Get the Most From Your Tablet https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-tablet/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-tablet/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:34:36 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1462 We carry our smartphones with us wherever we go, constantly checking them for e-mail and messages and flipping between those favorite apps that we can no longer live without. In contrast, tablets tend to be home-based devices, there for us when we need them but rarely accompanying us 24/7 as we go about our daily […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-get-the-most-from-your-tablet/feed/ 104 How To Shoot a Short-Form Video https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-shoot-a-short-form-video/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-shoot-a-short-form-video/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:30:33 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1453 They are the latest diversions of the digital age – those six-second or twenty-second videos that are the perfect outlet for creative smartphone owners who feel constrained by regular photos. But shooting an interesting and engaging short-form video can be harder than it looks. Whether you want to be funny, serious, or just come up with something […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-shoot-a-short-form-video/feed/ 170 How To Manage Your Data Usage https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-manage-your-data-usage/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-manage-your-data-usage/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:26:17 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1444 Remember when you used to worry about how many minutes you had used on your cell phone? Well, those days are over. Instead, we have something else to worry about: data usage. With most wireless carriers switching to unlimited voice and text plans, the big variable in our monthly cell phone bills is now how […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-manage-your-data-usage/feed/ 71 How To Customize Your Smartphone https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-customize-your-smartphone/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-customize-your-smartphone/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 14:24:59 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1441 You’ve just bought yourself a brand new smartphone, and even though you know it’s an amazing device, it still feels like it belongs to someone else. Maybe it’s the new operating system or maybe the buttons are in unfamiliar places. Whatever the reason, you’re left feeling a little disorientated and wishing it could be more […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/how-to-customize-your-smartphone/feed/ 143 8 Must-Have Photo-Editing Apps https://www.theonlinemom.com/8-must-have-photo-editing-apps/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/8-must-have-photo-editing-apps/#comments Tue, 11 Feb 2014 11:35:45 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1384 The rapidly-improving cameras on smartphones and tablets are opening up whole new possibilities for amateur and professional photographers alike. Higher resolutions, better sensors, and flexible shutter speeds have elevated these pocket cameras to the level of the better point-and-shoots or even the more affordable DSLRs. And along with the improved hardware have come hundreds of […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/8-must-have-photo-editing-apps/feed/ 5 Connecting Your Mobile Lifestyle https://www.theonlinemom.com/connecting-your-mobile-lifestyle/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/connecting-your-mobile-lifestyle/#comments Mon, 10 Feb 2014 10:39:26 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=1178 If you’re like me, your smartphone has become far more than a tool for checking e-mail and keeping in touch with the family. It’s almost like my smartphone has become my controller, not for a video game but for the real life task of being more organized and productive. A lot of this has to […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/connecting-your-mobile-lifestyle/feed/ 310 7 Ways To Stream Music to Your Smartphone or Tablet https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-ways-to-stream-music-to-your-smartphone-or-tablet/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-ways-to-stream-music-to-your-smartphone-or-tablet/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:42:12 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=928 If there is one area that has been completely revolutionized by the switch to mobile devices, it is the way we listen to music. Although the revolution started with our ability to digitize our own music collections through services such as iTunes, the focus is now on an array of apps that offer almost unlimited […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-ways-to-stream-music-to-your-smartphone-or-tablet/feed/ 101 9 Apps for a Great Night Out https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-apps-for-a-great-night-out/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-apps-for-a-great-night-out/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 14:11:48 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=885 While smartphones and tablets can be great entertainment devices in their own right – watching movies, streaming music, reading e-books are just some of the things you can do – they also provide a quick and convenient way to arrange a good night out. Whether you are looking for a great restaurant, buying movie tickets, […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-apps-for-a-great-night-out/feed/ 1 10 Essential Apps for the Busy Mom https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-essential-apps-for-the-busy-mom/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-essential-apps-for-the-busy-mom/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 09:09:40 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=745 They are the apps that can make all the difference between an efficient, productive day and time wasted trying to figure out what to do next. Not just organizers and list-makers, but apps that contain all the information you need to get one task done and move on to the next. Whether it’s a visit […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-essential-apps-for-the-busy-mom/feed/ 383 10 great tablet apps for pre-schoolers https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-great-tablet-apps-for-pre-schoolers/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-great-tablet-apps-for-pre-schoolers/#comments Thu, 30 Jan 2014 07:03:11 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=672 We all know the attraction that tablet computers have for very young children. The easy-to-hold dimensions, the bright colors and the intuitive touchscreen controls all combine to make tablets the ideal learning and entertainment platforms for pre-schoolers. And parents are only too happy to hand over their iPads and Android devices, knowing that a little […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-great-tablet-apps-for-pre-schoolers/feed/ 126 Using smartphones to build responsibility https://www.theonlinemom.com/using-smartphones-to-build-responsibility/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/using-smartphones-to-build-responsibility/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 10:12:55 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=616 Although buying your child a camera-equipped, web-enabled smartphone presents some risks, there are also opportunities. One of the more positive aspects of owning a smartphone is that it can teach responsibility. And that doesn’t just mean not losing or breaking the phone. Instead, phone ownership can be used to encourage a more responsible approach in […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/using-smartphones-to-build-responsibility/feed/ 210 7 reasons why a tablet beats a laptop https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-reasons-why-a-tablet-beats-a-laptop/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-reasons-why-a-tablet-beats-a-laptop/#comments Tue, 28 Jan 2014 07:32:04 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=592 If you are thinking about buying a tablet computer, then you should probably compare it to the productivity and convenience you get from a laptop. After all, your tablet is unlikely to replace your smartphone and it would be great if you could carry one less device, not one more. If people decide to stick […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-reasons-why-a-tablet-beats-a-laptop/feed/ 172 7 Essential Tips for New Smartphone Owners https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-essential-tips-for-new-smartphone-owners-2/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-essential-tips-for-new-smartphone-owners-2/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2014 09:25:41 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=256 Smartphones have become so sophisticated that it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all the features and pre-installed apps that confront us when we first power up our new device. Having set up e-mail and learned the voice and text basics, we often breathe a sigh of relief and put off the more details to another […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/7-essential-tips-for-new-smartphone-owners-2/feed/ 103 Taking your smartphone overseas https://www.theonlinemom.com/taking-your-smartphone-overseas/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/taking-your-smartphone-overseas/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:34:55 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=210 While we all love our smartphones and can’t bear to go anywhere without them, even the savviest cellular customer has a little apprehension about planning an overseas trip. We’ve all had those vacations where we have congratulated ourselves for staying within budget only to find that our cell phone bills were hundreds of dollars more […]

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]]> https://www.theonlinemom.com/want-to-be-happy-stay-off-facebook/feed/ 1 10 Essential Twitter Tips https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-essential-twitter-tips/ https://www.theonlinemom.com/10-essential-twitter-tips/#comments Tue, 07 Jan 2014 07:06:19 +0000 http://www.theonlinemom.com/?p=165 You have just started out on Twitter and are enjoying the daily back and forth of news, information, opinion, and, well, just plain old gossip. But those first few weeks on Twitter can be a very lonely time. It’s easy to feel inconsequential with only a few dozen followers, particularly as everyone else seems to […]

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