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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, October 17, 2012 - 10:32
Tablets Just Bounce, Not Break, with iBallz Protection
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
iBallz is a neat little accessory that provides shock and drop protection to your tablet. By attaching iBallz’s four hard shock-absorbing rubber balls securely to each corner, you can be sure that even when dropped from any angle, the device is protected.   Read Full Post
Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 08:00
Do You Surf Before You Snooze?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
As parents, we barely get enough sleep as it is. Add technology to the mix and our sleep habits are further impacted, for the worse. According to this infographic by Take Part, TV, surfing on the Internet, gaming and texting are part of many people’s nightly routines and could be contributing to a decrease in sleep quantity and quality. Read Full Post
Thursday, October 4, 2012 - 08:00
App of the Week: Is It Contagious?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Ah, the lovely germs, viruses and bugs that kids pick up, pass around to each other and bring home. Kids’ getting sick is inevitable, but it can be hard to know when that persistent cough should keep them grounded and quarantined or sent off to a friend’s house with a couple lozenges. Read Full Post
Wednesday, October 3, 2012 - 11:56
Texting While Parenting – A Dangerous Combination?
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
A recent Wall Street Journal article entitled, “The Perils of Texting While Parenting,” brings light to another possible epidemic – parents not watching their kids because they are too busy texting, emailing, Facebooking…insert online activity of choice. Read Full Post
Tuesday, October 2, 2012 - 08:00
PBS KIDS' "Democracy Project" Helps Kids Learn About Upcoming Presidential Election
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
For your school-age children who are likely discussing the election in their classrooms, PBS KIDS’ The Democracy Project is a great complementary website that further explains all the intricacies of the federal government and election process in a fun and engaging way. Read Full Post
Thursday, September 27, 2012 - 10:23
App of the Week: LaLa Lunchbox
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
If you have found yourself sleepily packing lunches at midnight, or worse yet, throwing things together minutes before the bus pulls up to the house, you’ll love the lunch-packing organization that LaLa Lunchbox provides.   Read Full Post
Tuesday, September 25, 2012 - 08:00
LeapFrog Adds New Features to its Popular LeapPad2 [GIVEAWAY!]
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog

Last year, the Leapfrog LeapPad made a huge splash into the kids’ tablet market and immediately rose the ranks to the tops of kids’ wishlists. The already sought-after kids’ tablet now has even more reason to be coveted, with the new features introduced into its next-generation LeapPad2. 

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Monday, September 24, 2012 - 08:00
Cool Electronic Toy for Kids: Symphony in B. by B. Toys
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Symphony in B. by B. Toys is a gem of a toy that kids of all ages will enjoy. Read Full Post
Thursday, September 20, 2012 - 09:45
Kids' App of the Week: Toca Band
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Future mixers, DJs, composers and pop artists will get a kick out of the latest app from Toca Boca, Toca Band. Toca Band takes kids of all ages on a musical adventure and lets them create their own harmonies, rhythms and chart-topping musical medleys. Read Full Post
Wednesday, September 19, 2012 - 09:24
“It Can Wait” – Take the Pledge to Stop Texting and Driving
by Jeana Lee Tahnk
Children and Technology Blog
Today, September 19th, is the day to officially pledge your support for the campaign by visiting the It Can Wait website and simply clicking a check mark signifying your pledge. Read Full Post

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