Messenger Kids, Facebook’s new app designed to allow those under the age of 13 to more safely communicate thanks to parental controls, is today launching on Fire tablets. The service had originally debuted on iPad, iPhone and iPod touch in early December, but today’s launch will also see it arrive on the Amazon Appstore in the U.S., as well. The app’s debut has not been… Read More
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18-year-old daughter asks stepdad to adopt her in the best Christmas gift ever
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Some gifts are totally priceless.
Makayla Dabney, an 18-year-old from Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, gave her dad the best Christmas present anyone could hope to receive.
She wraps it really, REALLY well. (In the video, it takes him about five minutes to get through all the boxes and wrapping paper! If you’re really impatient, skip ahead to about 5:30.)
There’s a lot going on as she gives an emotional speech — the other kids playing around, with the excitement of Christmas.
But when her dad, Stephen Dabney, opens it, he’s moved to tears. It’s adoption papers — an amazing thank you to the man who has helped raise her since she was 5. Her mother said he “stepped up when he didn’t have to.” Read more…
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Pixel art coloring book apps are the newest App Store craze
Has your kid bugged you to let them download Sandbox Coloring? You’re probably not alone. The latest trend blowing up on the App Store is a new twist on the coloring book apps that have been popular for a couple of years. Now, instead of having users pick and choose their colors as before, this new group of coloring book apps – four of which recently snagged spots in the App… Read More
Babierge might just be the answer to your baby gear travel nightmares
Traveling with a baby for the holidays? First you’ve got your own gear to worry about, then a stroller, something for the baby to sleep in, a baby carrier, toys, snacks, a diaper bag, possibly a car seat and whatever else the plane might allow you to shove into the overhead compartment or check at the gate. Then you’ve got to soothe and entertain the little one so everyone on the… Read More
Jellies is a kid-friendly, parent-approved alternative to YouTube Kids
As YouTube reels from a series of scandals related to its lack of policing around inappropriate content aimed at children, obscene comments on videos of children, horrifying search suggestions, and more, a new app called Jellies has arrived to offer parents a safer way to let their kids watch videos on mobile devices. Jellies was built by Ken Yarmosh, founder of Savvy Apps, which has been… Read More
Jellies is a kid-friendly, parent-approved alternative to YouTube Kids
As YouTube reels from a series of scandals related to its lack of policing around inappropriate content aimed at children, obscene comments on videos of children, horrifying search suggestions, and more, a new app called Jellies has arrived to offer parents a safer way to let their kids watch videos on mobile devices. Jellies was built by Ken Yarmosh, founder of Savvy Apps, which has been… Read More
Parents attempt to take selfie, accidentally record hilarious video
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Our parents’ generation may have many talents, but the fine art of selfie-taking is clearly not one of them.
Just look at the adorable pair in this clip, posted on Twitter by Mike Keelan with the inevitable caption: “So my mum and dad tried to take a selfie”.
Well, they didn’t quite manage to get that selfie, but they did manage to net Mike a solid 1500 retweets.
So they can be proud of that, at least.
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View More Parents attempt to take selfie, accidentally record hilarious videoMom gives her daughter’s college diploma the photoshoot it deserves
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Let’s face it, moms will go above and beyond expectations for their child no matter what.
Manuela Torres-Orejuela asked her mom for pictures of her college diploma, but received a full-on photoshoot instead.
If your parents aren’t praising your accomplishments like this than you’re doing something wrong.
“I asked my mom to send pics of my diploma and she had a whole ass photo w it,” she tweeted.
I asked my mom to send pics of my diploma and she had a whole ass photo shoot w it pic.twitter.com/Ls7ybQ6I7k
— Manuela (@caritadepincel) November 16, 2017 Read more…
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View More Mom gives her daughter’s college diploma the photoshoot it deservesYouTube terminates exploitive ‘kids’ channel ToyFreaks, says it’s tightening its child endangerment policies
Following consumer outrage over YouTube’s handling of disturbing videos aimed at children on its network, the company has now banned one of the more controversial kid channels it hosted, Toy Freaks. The channel, the 68th largest on YouTube with over 8.5 million subscribers, was often criticized for its vile and seemingly exploitive videos featuring a dad and his daughters, which many… Read More
YouTube Kids update gives kids their own profiles, expands controls
YouTube Kids, the kid-friendly, more filtered version of YouTube first introduced in 2015, is getting a notable upgrade. The updated app is adding several new features designed to reflect the app’s now aging user base, including profiles that are customized based on the kid’s date of birth, as well as additional security controls for parents and kids. Read More
16 kid-friendly subscription boxes parents will love
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Subscription boxes are a busy parent’s best friend.
You’re juggling work, kids, and extracurricular activities on a weekly basis — you don’t exactly have time each week to whip up fun activities for you to do together. But what’s the alternative? Sticking your kid in front of an iPad for hours on end? Nah.
That’s where subscription boxes come in.
Some of the best kid-friendly subscription boxes are the ones created by parents, for parents. There are tons of boxes out there that can act as your monthly helping hand. Box themes are seriously diverse, so you’re bound to find a subscription that seems like it was made for you and your family: Read more…
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