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Slide To Power Off
More often than usual, I’ve been using the Slide To Power Off feature on my iPhone. It’s the feature that takes about three seconds to initiate when you press and hold the top button on the phone. It’s...
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Clash of Clans: A Family-Friendly Point of View
When my 5th grade daughter came home from school, mentioning that many boys in her class often talk about Clash of Clans, we decided to investigate why the app was so popular. Even though I’m hesitant...
View ArticleHow Learning To Program Is Shaping The Way I Think
I am enrolled in an object oriented programming class at my local community college. The reason I’m here, at age 42, is because I want to learn more about how computers work given my history and...
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How This Cute Little Notebook Represents a Slice of Kids’ App History
Originally posted on Medium by Lorraine Akemann. Earlier this month I heard from Nat Sims, Founder and CEO of Night & Day Studios, about a new product launch. Nat made the world famous app...
View ArticleThe Story of App Friday
The Story of App Friday: Grassroots App Marketing Powered by Encouragement and Supported by Volunteers, originally posted on Medium by Lorraine Akemann. Recently I’ve been approached with questions...
View ArticleKnow What’s Inside, Becomes an Independent Brand
On September 16th, 2014, the momswithapps.com domain was directed to a new website showcasing kids’ app makers who uphold best practices in developing apps for children. This website hosts a robust...
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Why Moms Love Startups
I’m a stay at home mom from the San Francisco Bay Area. I have two girls, ages 10 and 12, who attend a local public school. For the past dozen years, I’ve opted out of the formal workforce to ensure my...
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What Taylor Swift Taught Me (And My Tweens) About Social Media
If you’re a mom of tween girls (or not), chances are you’ve witnessed the growing popularity of Taylor Swift. Born in 1989, 25 year old Taylor is captivating us on her latest world tour. When our...
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Halloween Apps to Delight Young Learners
This post started as a core selection of Halloween apps for an article on SheKnows.com. I wrote the post to let parents know that even apps get dressed up for Halloween, making learning more festive...
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Apps for Kids Launch on Apple TV
Apple continues to push forward on new interactive platforms for consumers. Beyond the iPhone and iPad, there is now Apple Watch and Apple TV. Not to be left out, kids app makers are tailoring their...
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Children’s Apps With Hand-Drawn Illustrations Always Catch My Attention
This year’s Dust or Magic conference on children’s interactive media did not disappoint. Fascinating speakers aside, one of my favorite experiences was sitting with developers to preview their...
View ArticleThe Importance of Family Time in an Era of Skyrocketing Media Use
Did you see the latest report from Common Sense Media? This 2015 national survey shows an average daily media use of 6 hours for tweens and 9 hours for teens. This does not include time spent on...
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5 Reasons LinkedIn is a Great App for Moms
Many mothers who spend time raising children also spend time making valuable contributions to their communities. Chances are, you know a mom who has produced a school play, organized a fundraising...
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A Quick Start Guide To Marketing Your App
My pen was flying over the old fashioned but very useful Steno notepad at Dust or Magic’s Fall conference. Words of wisdom from guest speakers on children’s tech spurred many ideas about apps for kids....
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Make Holiday Shopping Merry With These Five Apps
It’s time to put the phone in Elf Mode and get ready for the holiday shopping season. Mobile Moms are here to stay, and according to Baby Center’s latest report, apps with tools for savings and...
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Holiday Cheer Comes to Apps for Kids
Welcome to a wholesome and handcrafted collection of holiday apps for kids. These choices are ideal for upholding family traditions during the coziest time of year. Storybooks, songs and games are...
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Gifting Apps for the Holidays
With millions of apps in the mobile marketplace, chances are likely that a specific interest can be matched to a specific app. Gifting apps for the holidays is a way to deliver thoughtful and...
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3 Lessons I Learned About Online Privacy When My Teen Googled Her Name
When my daughter Googled her name following a conversation with friends about who is on the Internet, I turned out to be her biggest online privacy problem. The results of the name search displayed...
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Build Family Slideshows with iPhone and Apple TV
Our family was busy making memories over winter break. Many of these memories were captured on iPhone Camera Rolls in a blend of colorful photos and whimsical videos. Wouldn’t it be a shame for another...
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Writing on Medium: A Bloggers’ Guide
If you regularly read articles on the internet, chances are you’ve come across a post published on Medium. I view Medium as a long form adaptation of social media for people with a lot to say. The...
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