Tech Savvy Mama is branching out beyond the blog and has just started an online message board called Tech Savvy Parents! Tech Savvy Parents is a place for moms and dads to share and discuss favorite websites, technology, and other computer issues relating to children. This is a great resource for all parents, both tech…
TONIGHT: Become More Tech Savvy with a Free Webcast on Video Game Ratings, Parental Controls, and Online Safety
The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and Parent Teacher Association (PTA) invite you to attend a free webcast on April 23, 2008 at 7:00p.m. EDT. The event will launch a new nationwide campaign to educate parents on video game ratings, parental controls and online safety. The webcast will feature remarks by PTA National President Jan…
Reminiscing About Life Before Kids with a Rock-n-Tots Giveaway
UPDATED: Congratulations to Anonymous for being our winner. Enjoy Rock-n-Tots at UltraBar! Wednesday is the last day to enter the drawing for free Rock-N-Tots tickets! Last week we took a family vacation to Boston. The Boston area will always be near and dear to my Tech Savvy heart since it is where I spent two…
Reader Mail Monday: Headphones
From Anonymous: Hey Tech Savvy Mama! Thanks for introducing us to the PBS Kids site. Its great that it is interactive and talks to my kid but the tunes and character voices are really grating on my nerves. I’ve tried turning down the sound but even the lowest volume isn’t quiet enough. I’m going crazy…
Washingtonpost.com’s On Parenting Column
I’m so honored! I was asked to write a piece for the Washington Post’s On Parenting column and you can read it here! I wrote about the challenges parents face when limiting their children’s time on the computer. The ways that preschoolers and high school students use the computer greatly differs. The American Association of…
Entrepreneurship Options
Women have always been a hard- working and efficient segment of the society. Whether it is managing home or office she has always been the motivating factor for everyone. With the changing trends and generation women have changed their views about life and lifestyle. Inspite of the challenges at home and outside, women across the…
Blog Buzz
Congratulations readers! The marketing executives at Snapple have decided you are the target demographic for their new Snapple Antioxidant Water. I don’t know why Snapple marketing and public relations thought I would be a good person to create the buzz about their new product. I’ve never mentioned water or Snapple on Tech Savvy Mama. I…
Little Miss Techie’s iPod Lust
This morning Tech Savvy Daddy set up a new stereo for our kitchen that works with our iPod Nano. Little Miss Techie and Captain Computer were eager and enthusiastic helpers who were quite excited about the new device. Here’s a conversation we had while she was staring in awe at the new stereo and my…
Digital Storybooks Featuring Art by Your Child!
Besides spending time on the computer, Little Miss Techie spends a great deal of time creating art. At preschool she paints the most gorgeous watercolors and when she comes home, she loves to draw. She’s always making cards for friends, grandparents, and neighbors. And when she’s not drawing, she’s asking to paint. She has a…
Website of the Week- PBS Kids
Earlier this week I discussed characteristics of good websites for kids. This week’s Website of the Week was selected because it is a model site for easy navigation for children and contains something for everyone. PBS Kids is a great site because it is for kids of all ages due to the variety of…
