Like most parents, I want to keep track of my kids, but I definitely don't want to give them a smartphone. While I like a Gabb phone or Pinwheel phone for my older kids, I still need to keep track of my preteens. They aren't ready for a phone, so I have chosen to go with a phone watch to help keep track of them and communicate with them. The GizmoWatch2 by Verizon has been a … [Read more...] about Gizmo Watch Hands-On Review
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Fun MP3 Players for Children
My kids love listening to music, but I don't always love listening to their music. Rather than having the latest tween favorites blasting through our house, we decided to get our younger kids their own MP3 players. They love having control over what they listen to, and I love that they are happy and I don't have to hear "Baby Shark" 10 times in a row. I'm not quite ready for … [Read more...] about Fun MP3 Players for Children
Gabb Phone Plus Hands-on Review
We made the mistake of giving our oldest a smartphone before we should have. Mistakenly, we believed we could lock it down completely. Kids are smarter than we think, and while our child is a great kid who has exemplary grades, he quickly learned how to bypass time limits and add social media (which we didn't think was possible with the safety measures we had in … [Read more...] about Gabb Phone Plus Hands-on Review
Best Basic Flip Phones and GPS Watches for Kids 2022
With four kids from age 9 to teens, we're in the process of getting our older kids cell phones. While some would choose to purchase their children the latest iPhone or Android phone, my husband and I are more hesitant. Not only are the prices of these smartphones rather steep, I'm not sure I'm ready to let my kids have access to the world. Call me an … [Read more...] about Best Basic Flip Phones and GPS Watches for Kids 2022
14 Best Instant Cameras for Kids to Buy in 2022
Sometimes vintage is just better. In this digital age where everything is done electronically, it's refreshing when things can be done the good old fashioned way. I don't know about you, but when my family and I take photos, the photos get uploaded, and we rarely print them. It makes me miss the days of having to develop film and being able to put my photos in an album. Well, … [Read more...] about 14 Best Instant Cameras for Kids to Buy in 2022