Recently, the Erikson Institute released a summary report of a survey they conducted about the use of technology by children under age 6.  In this study of 1,000 parents, 85% reported that they allow their young children to use technology. …

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Last week, the American Academy of Pediatrics, the nation’s largest group of pediatricians, announced new recommendations for media use by children and adolescents.  Among the recommendations is a shift in the Academy’s stance on screen time for children under 5. …

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Interactive Alphabet ($2.99 on the iTunes store) is an engaging iOS app that helps build the literacy skills of your youngest learners. The music is pleasant to adult ears, not cringe inducing, and the graphics are just cute. Dancing robots, …

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