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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, February 22, 2012 - 10:29
If You Fear Being Without Your Phone, You Have Nomophobia
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
A recent study by SecurEnvoy in the UK found that nomophobia is on the rise. After surveying 1,000 people, a whopping 66 percent of respondents said they have a fear of not having their phones. In order to combat this fear, what’s more surprising is that 41 percent of respondents have a back-up phone (and some even a back-up to their back-up) to ensure they are always connected. Read Full Post
Thursday, February 16, 2012 - 10:34
Kids' App of the Week: happyKids - Veterinarian
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
This cute happyKids – Veterinarian app lets budding animal doctors take their diagnoses to the virtual world. Designed for kids ages 2-6, happyKids takes imaginative play to the next level by providing lively animals on which kids can practice their medicinal skills.Read Full Post
Wednesday, February 15, 2012 - 13:50
Angry Birds Comes to Facebook
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Ask any grade schooler what Angry Birds is and you’ll likely be met with excited, highly-animated responses about red birds, slingshots and grunty pigs. What started as a mobile app has now expanded to plush dolls, board games, even a cookbook, and the frenzy is continuing. This time on Facebook. Widely anticipated, Angry Birds is finally available on the social network.Read Full Post
Tuesday, February 14, 2012 - 10:00
Is Using a Cell Phone in the Bathroom REALLY Necessary?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
A recent study of more than 1,000 people by 11mark found that three quarters of people use their devices in the bathroom. The report, entitled, “IT in the Toilet” (lovely) found that not only do 74 percent of men and 76 percent of women report having used their mobile phone in the bathroom, but that a quarter of those surveyed don’t go to the bathroom without their phones.Read Full Post
Friday, February 10, 2012 - 14:00
Dad Shoots Daughter’s Laptop Because of Facebook
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
You may have already seen this YouTube video of Tommy Jordan, a dad who takes his exasperation with his daughter and Facebook to a whole new level. It’s becoming a viral sensation primarily because 1) it’s a video monologue by a totally fed-up dad with a teen, but more likely because 2) the video ends with him shooting (yes, as in with a gun) the laptop.Read Full Post
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 22:10
Kids' App of the Week: My PlayHome
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Playing “house” and pretending to cook dinner, take the kids to school, go to work, or a variety of other daily rituals is a favorite activity among the tot lot. For the kids who love to play house, the My PlayHome app takes real-world play to the virtual world, and is just as much fun.Read Full Post
Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 10:16
Do You Like Facebook Timeline?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
As with every other Facebook change, it takes getting used to, but this more dramatic change is not sitting well with many users. SodaHead recently conducted a poll and found that 70 percent of the more than 1,300 users asked give the Timeline a big thumbs down, with only 20 percent saying they like it.Read Full Post
Monday, February 6, 2012 - 11:12
Couple Lets Facebook Decide Newborn’s Name
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, Dave and Lindsey Meske found themselves in a similar predicament and turned to Facebook for help. While expecting baby #2, a girl, the Meskes could not decide between two names and decided to rely on their social network of friends, family and the public to choose for them.Read Full Post
Thursday, February 2, 2012 - 11:05
Screen Play App of the Week: The Moogies
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Is it a cartoon? Is it an app? Well, The Moogies is both. This fun and highly engaging app by giant Chillingo (Cut the Rope, Fruit Roll and many others) features The Moogies, a hilarious cast of characters that provides endless entertainment for kids.Read Full Post
Wednesday, February 1, 2012 - 10:08
How Many Sheets of Paper Would it Take to Print Facebook?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
No, this isn't an SAT question for Generation Y, but a question answered by a recent study conducted by a company in the UK. While there’s barely a day that goes by when Facebook isn’t in the press, like the new Timeline, Facebook depression or the company's $75-100 billion valuation for its impending IPO, Cartridge Save wanted to take a lighter look at this social networking behemoth. Turns out that in addition to its valuation, Facebook amounts to billions in other ways as well.  Read Full Post

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