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Jeana Lee Tahnk

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.

Wednesday, March 21, 2012 - 08:30
Teens text HOW MUCH each day?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog

If you had to guess, how many texts would you say an average teen sends on a daily basis?:

A)     10

B)      20

C)      40

D)     60

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Monday, March 19, 2012 - 11:25
Would You Put Your Baby in This High-Tech Onesie?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Technology seems to be impacting our kids at younger ages than ever before, but this newly announced high-tech onesie called the “Exmobaby” takes early adoption to a whole new level. The Exmobaby calls itself a “next generation smart garment” line of clothing for newborns through babies aged 12 months. What makes it “smart” is the sensor technology that’s embedded into the clothing that monitors baby’s movements, heart rate, skin temperature and overall well-being.Read Full Post
Thursday, March 15, 2012 - 08:24
App Pick for Parents: Recalls Plus
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
The Recalls Plus app is a must-have resource for every parent. It provides a full listing of all recent recalls and also lets you customize personal lists of items you want the app to monitor such as car seats, cribs, and more. By setting up a Personal Watch List, the app monitors products that you own or plan to buy. When a product is recalled, the app provides more detailed information on the hazards, where the item is sold and most importantly, contact numbers and websites. Read Full Post
Monday, March 12, 2012 - 10:51
33% of Parents Would Buy Their Kids an iPad
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
One third of parents would get their kids an iPad, two thirds wouldn’t. Which side of the discussion do you land on? A recent research report by iYogi Insights found that of more than 2,000 parents surveyed, 33% are willing to purchase or have already purchased iPad for their children. Read Full Post
Friday, March 9, 2012 - 12:53
App of the Week: Safety 1st Baby Book [GIVEAWAY]
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Safety 1st, a leader in child safety products, just launched a new Baby Book app that enables parents to keep a digital photographic record of those early years. You can create books for multiple children, take photos and/or import photos to populate those pages – and share those cute pictures over Facebook, Twitter or email. Read Full Post
Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 11:58
Great Deals For American Express Cardholders Who Tweet
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
If you are an American Express cardholder and use Twitter, you will want to know about a recent partnership the two companies have made to give special deals and promotions to users of both services. Read Full Post
Monday, March 5, 2012 - 10:00
Kids' Video Game Recommendation: Kinect Disneyland Adventures
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
This time of year always leaves many longing for a getaway to a warm destination. For many kids, a trip to Disneyland would fill that longing quite nicely and Kinect Disneyland Adventures is a way to substitute the hankering for everything Walt Disney, from experiencing a fireworks show to riding to Matterhorn to going on the wildly popular It’s a Small World ride. Read Full Post
Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 10:00
Kids' Apps of the Week: Dr. Seuss apps!
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
In honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday tomorrow and Read Across America Day, Oceanhouse Media is offering a big sale on their huge array of Dr. Seuss apps. Not only will Dr. Seuss Band and Lorax Garden games be free to celebrate the big day, all other apps and e-books will be reduced in price and will be available for $0.99 to $2.99.Read Full Post
Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 08:39
Active Gaming is Not a Substitute for Kids Getting Exercise
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
The study, “Impact of an Active Video Game on Healthy Children’s Physical Activity,” published in the journal Pediatrics, found that children who have active video games and play them regularly are not more active than those who don’t. The report also concludes that the results from the study show “no reason to believe” that these video games provide any kind of public health benefit for kids. Read Full Post
Thursday, February 23, 2012 - 10:43
Kids' App of the Week: Toca House
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Don’t you just love looking over at your kin and seeing them mimic whatever you’re doing around the house, whether it’s washing dishes, sweeping the floor or mowing the lawn? Kids do as they see and it’s adorable to observe them getting a jumpstart on the concept of chores. What’s even more adorable is this week’s app pick, Toca House, from one of my favorite app developers Toca Boca. Read Full Post

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