I love a good app for my kids as much as the next mom, but finding a decent one can be worse than a searching for a needle in a haystack. Nobody wants to pay good money for an app that's just going to sit on their iPad while the kids go back to playing Angry Birds. That's why I am excited about six of the apps nominated for Webby awards this year. Of the multitude of apps honored with Read more

Sure, there's Sudoku to exercise your math skills, and we've loved playing Words With Friends over the years. But if you are in need of a new word obsession, we're here to help you satisfy your gaming fix. Whether you prefer traditional Scrabble- and Hangman-style games or like to engage in friendly competition in your social network sphere, we've got 10 word puzzles to boost your vocabulary Read more

Looking for a great, simple way to go extra green this Spring? Try calculating your carbon footprint on a regular basis with one of these straightforward, easy-to-use iPhone apps. Whether you're looking for an elaborate tracking method or a basic way to monitor fuel efficiency, here are five apps to help you become more eco-conscious. Read more

Modern times call for modern toys, and your lil one's books are making the jump into the tech age. From classic tales like Peter Rabbit and Pat the Bunny to more recent additions on the bookshelf, tots' favorite tales are transitioning from the traditional book to mama's phone and iPad. Check out which of our favorite stories have successfully moved into the digital age. Read more

Happy 108th birthday, Dr. Seuss! The legendary children's book author single-handedly transformed lil ones' bookshelves, writing more than 44 books that rhymed their way into kids' (and their parents') hearts. Now, he's transforming our iPhones and iPads with visually stunning apps that are entertaining and educating a new generation of Seuss fans. In honor of Theodor Geisel's birthday, and the Read more

If mama's iPad has become your lil one's plaything of choice, it's time to load it up with tot-friendly apps that do more than fling birds into grimacing pigs. While paper and crayons have a traditional place at the table, the iPad is quickly becoming the drawing apparatus of choice for kiddies everywhere. We've rounded up a handful of drawing apps that do more than just put lines on the screen, Read more

Today's busy families need smart solutions to stay organized, and the first place we most often turn to is: our phones! You'll find a plethora of apps designed to help keep your life in check by tracking appointments and daily chores, and syncing grocery lists and family calendars with your spouse's and kids' phones. Keep reading for our five must-have apps (four of them are free!) to keep your Read more

Parents with curious young ones quickly realize that what's yours — including your iPhone and iPad — is also theirs. But, hey, sharing is good (right?), especially when you stock your technology with kid-friendly apps guaranteed to keep your tot entertained for hours, or at least wait for the doctor, fold the laundry, or chat with your bestie. Check out our 20 must-have kid apps for 2011, Read more

Whether you're tracking the days until your lil one arrives, attempting to organize your hectic family life, or trying to capture those adorable smiling faces, there's an app for you. Check out the 20 must-have apps that made our lives easier — and more fun! — this year. Read more

With less than a month to go before Christmas day, we know tots are all about the holidays! From interactive storybooks to educational holiday games and puzzles, check out these 10 Christmas apps for your iPhone and iPad — and let your kiddos get jolly with technology! Read more