iPad is simply another tech device to keep kids plopped on the couch playing games. Or is it? Educational programs throughout the world are beginning to invest money in the purchase of iPad tablets in the hopes that interactive, educational apps will engage children while mixing important learning with what kids simply view as “fun.”

In the past, children learned to form letters and numbers by tracing over a dotted line with a pencil; over and over again. Math was practiced with beans for counting and teachers had to check each student’s work for accuracy before children knew if they had succeeded at solving that pesky equation. Leaving forward thinking, tech-savvy educators and app developers to wonder: is there a better way?
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Passwords provide a way to keep information private or, in the case of parents, keep kids out of technology when they’re unsupervised. Both the iPad and iPhone can be locked with a passcode that requires entry before the device will function. This means that as a parent you control when children have access to the family iPad; even if they did sneak it into their room in hopes of a bedtime Agnry Birds session. Much like the passcode that can be set to enable Restrictions and parental controls on the iPad, this code is a key to maintaining control of the technology of your home.

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Your house is the proud new home to an iPhone or iPod Touch. Now what? For advice on parental controls, how to effectively limit kids’ iPhone time and finding out how to organize your iPhone, check out our collection of articles below.

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While technology was long thought as unhealthy; with kids lounging in front of the TV or playing games on their phone all day, forward thinking parents know that there are a wealth of iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy. Need some activity ideas? There’s a kids app for that! Got a picky eater that needs some creative nutrition? There’s an app for that, too! Here are 5 of our favorite iPhone apps for keeping kids healthy.

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Parents love a good deal. In a world that has become obsessed with clipping coupons, it’s just as important to know how to use “coupons” to buy apps! Promo codes are codes that are given out by app developers and can be used to download a free copy of their app. As the name would imply, the idea is to allow a few lucky folks to download their apps for free as a means of promotion.

From time to time, you may even see promo codes available from iKidApps.com, simply for being one of the first to comment on a recent post. However, it’s important to know how to redeem a promo code for a free app download!
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Sitting down to hand address Christmas cards can be a daunting task. Card after card, your risk of Carpal Tunnel increases while your handwriting starts to look your toddler’s instead of your own. Not to mention, sending a personalized card requires planning far enough in advance to select the perfect family photo to use and waiting for your family’s greeting to arrive.

However, as is the case with most things, the iPad has made sending Christmas cards an easy task. Everyone could you a little extra dose of cheer this time of year, so why not send out your greetings with the help of your favorite tech device? Here are three of the best apps for sending Christmas cards with your iPad or iPhone.
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The holidays are upon us and that means that it’s time to start giving the gifts of apps. This is becoming a very popular form of gift cards and gift options because it allows the receiver to enjoy something technical in nature. We are all addicted to our Smartphone and therefore apps with our needs and likes in mind are a great gift to get. If you are an Android user there are a couple of methods by which you can give or receive your favorite apps.

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Passcodes for the iPhone and iPad are a parent’s best friend. With information access restricted by a password, you’ll have the final say of when kids can have iPhone time, and just what they can do.  No more sneaking Mom’s phone for a little Angry Birds before homework! Below we show you how to set a password for your iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch.

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Have you ever wanted an iPad to help you find your way around a new city or entertain yourself on a long airplane ride; but you just couldn’t justify the investment? A new service, Flying Connected, is now offering iPads for rent!

Based out of New York City, the service offers iPads, as well as iPhones and other mobile devices such as laptops and GPS units, for rent in the New York City area. The idea of the business is that travelers can rent an iPad, pre-loaded with the necessary apps, to have a mobile guide for the city or to take along on flights out of New York.

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There is plenty of debate over which is better: the iPhone, or one of the many Android smartphones available. And it’s not difficult to understand the confusion that faces consumers. They both have apps. They both allow for access to the internet. They both have appealing features. So, just what is the difference, and which is a better choice?

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