Tech

Would you believe me if I told you boredom is an essential requirement to develop our creative muscle? It’s hard to understand that boredom is needed, but something that is drastically on the decline, especially in kids. “Mom! I’m bored!” We’ve all heard it before. In the past, my first…

True confession: I wanted to be an orthodontist for a larger part of my grade school and high school years. I knew I was fascinated with the biology of teeth and every time I went to the dentist or orthodontist for my braces, I studied the posters on the walls,…

You may have heard the acronym STEM used before as a form of educational style. The term was recognized in the early 2000s and has become extremely popular. But what exactly is it? Why is it so popular? And why is it so beneficial to our children at a young…

If you have children old enough to show an interest in the phone you carry around, you know that they are keen to want to “play” with it. As soon as they can swipe a screen, kids are so intrigued by the idea of making pictures, seeing video and pretty…

I feel like a bit of a dinosaur when I write these words: there were no apps when I was pregnant. The pregnancy websites were just getting popular and I tracked my pregnancy with books and certain sites religiously. However, once baby was born, I had nothing digital to help…

At the beginning of the school year, I found out that our school needed a new speaker. Specifically, the gym teacher needed a speaker for his classes. When I saw what they were working with, I understood. The school had an 80’s boombox that was just not cutting it anymore.…

It was a late winter night as we approached the country house. The boys were sound asleep in the car as we began to empty bags and bring them inside. We tried to keep quiet as we brought in the groceries, the luggage and all their special treasures, stepping in…

Christmas is just around the corner and I know some of you might be looking for that extra special “wow” gift for your kids. Hasbro has stepped up its game in the tech department and I have three suggestions that are new and amazing. DropMix – Created in collaboration with…

Christmas shopping for teens can get pricey, especially if this is the year you are going to gift your teen their first smartphone. I have a suggestion that won’t break the bank, has everything a teen would need or want and includes some extra cool accessories. Launched in August, the Alcatel…

If you are heading out the shopping malls in these last days before Christmas, I feel you! There are always a few more things to do before the big day. I have a few suggestions to help you out. I was up real early yesterday to talk with Shari Okeke, of CBC…