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Jeana Lee Tahnk (@jeanatahnk) is an accomplished writer who contributes to Mashable, Cool Mom Tech, Daily Candy Kids and The Huffington Post. Her work has also been featured in The Boston Globe, NPR’s This I Believe, Babble and Mommy Tracked, among others. She is a self-proclaimed techno-geek and is obsessed with gadgets, gizmos and any tech device that starts with an “i”. Since becoming a parent, she has taken great interest in the role that technology will play in her kids’ lives and has already started lecturing them on the dangers of texting and driving. Tahnk lives in the Boston area with her husband, kindergarten-aged son, preschool-aged daughter and middle-aged dog.

Tuesday, July 24, 2012 - 08:00
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
There's a new aesthetic in laptop computing and the newer models feature tons of features, a beautiful aesthetic and more storage than you'd ever need. One such model that I had the opportunity to test out is the ASUS ZENBOOK UX31Read Full Post
Thursday, July 19, 2012 - 09:34
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Learning the alphabet is an exciting phase in a young child’s life. Once they master the ABC song and can identify letters, a whole new world opens up for them. Shape-O ABC’s takes the learning process to another level and integrates puzzles, shapes, colors and sounds to help kids get their letters down. Read Full Post
Tuesday, July 17, 2012 - 08:34
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
If you or your kids are into Harry Potter, you have to see this amazing viral video of a whiz playing the movie’s theme song on nothing other than wine glasses! Read Full Post
Friday, July 13, 2012 - 08:05
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Uber, an “on-demand request app for a private driver,” is not in the ice cream business, but is taking advantage of National Ice Cream Month to show people how their app works.Read Full Post
Thursday, July 12, 2012 - 08:24
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
If your kids are equally interested in the lay of the land, Kids Maps is a great app for helping them learn their 50 States. Read Full Post
Wednesday, July 11, 2012 - 08:00
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
A new startup called Belly Ballot is taking baby name suggestions to a different level and letting your social networks on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest have a say. Read Full Post
Monday, July 9, 2012 - 08:36
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
As if your iPad wasn't appealing enough to your toddler, there’s a whole new slew of products geared towards iOS devices that make them even more grab-worthy for your tech-savvy tots (hint: think plush and interactive).Read Full Post
Wednesday, July 4, 2012 - 08:33
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Fireworks Arcade is a fun way to get your fireworks fill in today. Read Full Post
Tuesday, July 3, 2012 - 08:08
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
One of the first toy manufacturers to break into the tablet scene was VTech with the launch of its InnoTab. Geared towards ages 4-9, the InnoTab gives kids a tablet experience through games, activities and “apps,” and offers age-appropriate technology without parents having to worry about kids accessing the Internet unmonitored and coming across inappropriate content. Read Full Post
Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 08:00
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Created by an actual teacher named Mrs. Judd who taught kindergarten for 25 years, Chalk Walk is a way for kids to fine-tune their motor skills and practice the correct hand positioning for writing. Read Full Post
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