Live LIFE with tech
Tips for living life with tech and simplifying your family's digital lifestyle!
What Parents Worry About When Kids Go Online
Parenting in the digital age brings up so many concerns. Is my kid spending too much time in front of the screen? Will my kid be negatively influenced by things he/she sees online? Is my kid exposed to online predators?…
8 Ways Video Games Can Actually Help Your Kids’ Development
Studies show that school-aged kids are spending more than 6 hours a day in front of a screen. Between schoolwork, recreational time, and mobile devices, our kids are in front of a screen more and more every day. But how…
Is Technology Hurting or Helping Our Teens?
Mobile technology makes life easier for everyone, including teenagers who rely on high-speed Internet connections to finish their homework, connect with their peers, and express themselves. However, with great convenience comes great risk. New dangers to teenagers are evolving just…
Keeping Your Family Safe Online
While the entertainment and information available online can have many benefits for the entire family, there are risks to consider when members of the household are logging on. Today’s guest post shares tips to keeping your family safe online. Read on!…
5 Apps That Will Get Your Family More Active in NYC During the New Year
New Year’s is a great time to make resolutions and set intentions for the year to come. In a world that’s heavily reliant on technology—at work and at home—it can be difficult to separate from the screen. Why not utilize…
4 Ways to Bring Your Home into the 21st Century
So you’re ready to give your home a modern makeover, but what exactly does that involve and where should you start? In this guest post below, we’ll go over five ways you can start to bring your home into the…
STEM vs. STEAM: Is One Better for Girls?
Over the years, a significant effort has been made to engage girls in STEM-related fields. Unfortunately, there has been a growing body of research to suggest that these efforts aren’t working as intended. Today’s guest post explores the topic of…
My Favorite Tech for Family and Kids at CES 2019
As seen at CES 2019 -- From fuzzy robots to magic coding wands, these are the hot new tech toys your kids will be asking for in 2019!
FREE Resources to Help You Celebrate Computer Science Education Week
How are you celebrating Computer Science Education Week? Today I’ll share some FREE resources to help you celebrate Computer Science Education Week and get you started with coding. I’ll also share some insight that I hope will inspire you to…
Gaming Holiday Gift Guide for Little Kids
It’s inevitable! Your kids will be asking for video games this holiday season. Reason why I’ve compiled a nice little list of our favorite video games for this Gaming Holiday Gift Guide for Little Kids. These titles are guaranteed fun…
MonBaby: A Wearable Baby Breathing and Rollover Monitor in a Smart Button
Review by NYCTM Baby Contributor Alexandra Jorge-Miller If you’re a first time mom like me, you know how important peace of mind is. It’s priceless! Bedtime for our baby would prove to be extra stressful. I was unsure if she…
Fun Ideas to Celebrate National STEM Day Everyday!
A quick online search will produce many great ideas to help you celebrate S.T.E.M/S.T.E.A.M Day. I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in fun STEM activities. Not only because my kids eat this stuff up but because…
