Tackling Technology

Kids and Mobile Apps — Think Before You Gift

As parents throughout the region wrap up iPod Touches, smartphones and tablets for their children, let's look at the issues in general and the FTC's latest report on privacy in apps designed for children.

There are going to be a lot of Internet-enabled devices under Christmas trees and wrapped up for Hanukkah. According to Nielsen Research, the iPad is the number one item on the most-desired electronics list for kids this year. Following behind is the iPod touch, iPhone, tablet and other computers. Add in any smartphone and a lot of kids want devices that can play apps available from Apple's App store and the Google play store. While the question of whether most-wanted will be the most received is a separate discussion, we all know that many kids will soon be dowloading their favorite games as Apps on their new devices. Questions of content, payment and ground rules for both screen time and appropriate use all need to be considered. …

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Jean Westcott

3:49 pm on Thursday, December 13, 2012

And thank you Beth!   more ›

Photos: 3rd Annual Big Chalk Draw

Art At The Center opens their parking lot to little artists

Remember the fun you had as a kid chalking up your driveway? Imagine getting to draw on an entire parking lot. Art at the Center opened up their parking lot this morning for kids (and moms) to grab some chalk and decorate to their heart's delight. For two hours children chalked flowers, aliens and outlined their bodies.  New school supplies donations were also accepted, and will be sent to the Good Shepherd Housing and Family Services.

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