Tech Talk Archives

School Tech Trends

Learn how tech in the classroom enhances education

Screen Time for Kids

As handheld technology becomes more commonplace, experts no longer consider all tech time to be the same. Find out how to tell productive screen time from negative screen time.

STEM Needs More Girls

Involve more girls in STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) through mentoring them and building their confidence.

8 Special Needs Apps You Need

8 special needs apps make life easier for parents and kids.

Mommy Blogs

MK's mommy bloggers share why they find the act of online journaling so rewarding.

Technology in Schools

Teachers at area schools rely on classroom technology in the form of iPads, laptops and open source software for digital learning.

Digital Scrapbooking

7 steps to get your family's digital photos and videos under control

Kids' Internet Safety

How parents can keep kids and teens who use social networks safe from mean comments and cyberbullying

Assistive Technology for Autism

Two occupational therapists discuss the pros and caveats of using assistive technology with children on the autism spectrum.

Busy Mom Timesavers

Digital shortcuts like grocery delivery, meal planning and organizational websites, apps and online services give busy parents more quality family time.

What parent doesn’t have a love-hate relationship with technology? TV, video games, social networks, cell phones and all the rest have a legitimate role to play in healthy, happy lives. Yet too many of us have seen our kids get…

Garage Sales — Community and Virtual

How to participate in community garage sales and virtual garage sales

The Homeschool Tech Boom

Homeschool moms in Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey enhance their kids’ curriculum with technology, including online learning websites, academic software, video content and meet-up websites.

New Rules for Kids Apps

New COPPA rules ensure that app developers disclose the way personal information collected from kids under the age of 13 is used.

Social Media: How to Use Pinterest

Learn to use Pinterest with a step-by-step guide from MetroKids.

Avoid Snapchat snap judgments

Parents can influence how teens use the popular messaging app, which sends photos or short videos that disappear in 10 seconds.

A mom's iPhone rules

Mom gave her child this set of rules spelling out acceptable smartphone etiquette, behavior, use, limits and responsibilities.

Tips for a healthy media diet

With TV, computers, video games, smartphones and other devices vying for kids’ attention, helping them manage their media habits is a major challenge.

Teach Online Search Safety

For a 9-year-old who doesn’t type or spell well, the challenge of using a search engine is too much without a parent's help. Here are ways to help kids search effectively and responsibly.