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Skylanders SuperChargers released in South Africa (and I imagine this game...
The release of the new Skylanders game SuperChargers couldn't have come at a better moment: in time for Christmas and end-of-school gifts, and around the time of my son's sixth birthday (who recently...
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Kate Winslet narrates anti-bullying short movie Daisy Chain
Kate Winslet is the voice of the lead character in a new animated short movie about bullying, Daisy Chain. The short film is a story about a young girl who is bullied, and through the help of a friend...
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For fun and honest reviews (really), have a look at this new app, Ratepop
Do you ever see what people are raving about, and feel a bit left out or odd when you didn't find the book/movie/song/lipstick/restaurant so amazing? I have that feeling all the time. No, I didn't...
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No more “What can I watch?” from the kids – #ShowMax has more than 20 000...
With December holidays coming up (my son has seven weeks off. Seven!) now is probably a great time to try out ShowMax, if you haven't already. ShowMax is an SVOD (Subscription Video On Demand) service...
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What are the best iPad apps for 2015? Here they are, according to The Tabby...
You might be looking for more great apps and games for the holidays, or something new to use in 2016. Here are this year's Tabby Award-winning apps for iPads, and I'm quite happy that I've never even...
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11 brilliant back-to-school apps for kids
Since it's that back-to-school time of year, I thought I'd list some great educational and resource apps for schoolgoing kids. Some of them are suited to nursery school kids, while others are matched...
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11 great organisational apps for moms worth downloading now
I compiled a post towards the end of 2014 on great organisational apps, and in the spirit of a new year, and starting afresh, I thought I'd put together another post on my old favourites and great new...
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Fitbit launches new fashionable Alta, and you’re going to *need* one
Just when I thought Fitbit couldn't get any better (I'm a huge fan of the Charge HR, and looking forward to seeing the new Blaze here next month), they've just announced their newest Alta. The new...
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Tired of fumbling for that parking ticket all the time? Sick of losing your...
How awesome would it be if you never had to scrounge in your handbag for a parking ticket, or get out change at a parking station (while furiously scratching the R5 and R2 coins on the station so that...
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Look Birdy: the app that makes your kids look at the phone when you’re taking...
I wish i had the Look Birdy app back in the day when I would try unsuccessfully to get my toddler to look at my phone when I was taking a pic of him. Look Birdy is a simple app … The post Look Birdy:...
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Kids apps to try right now
Looking for a new kids' app to add to your or their device? Here are some fun, educational or entertaining apps I've been trying out and enjoying: Endless Wordplay I love whatever these developers...
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Another “ah cute” Instagram account to follow now
Have a look at this Instagram account, wellettas, from a Canadian mom, Elizabeth, who takes gorgeously styles pictures of her three kids, three rescue cats, and three rescue dogs. My best pics are...
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LEGO video games – the building blocks for fun and learning
There's a school of thought - and I don't disagree here - that LEGO video games develop superhero characters better than comics or movies. Why? Because LEGO adds quirkiness and an extra dimension,...
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There’s a new GPS tracker for kids in SA, and it’s worth having a look
GPS watches for kids are all the rage at the moment. Parents want to keep track of their kids, plus it’s a fantastic way to... The post There’s a new GPS tracker for kids in SA, and it’s worth having...
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Download now: KidloLand for toddlers and preschoolers
For the holidays, we got to try out KidloLand, an award-winning app for kids from one to five years, that has such an incredible amount... The post Download now: KidloLand for toddlers and...
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My best app of last year and this year… Texture
I used to work in magazines (I worked for seven magazines, and edited three), and I still love reading them, particularly international titles that have... The post My best app of last year and this...
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What do you think of Facebook’s “controversial” Messenger for Kids?
You might have seen or heard of the Messenger Kids app. It was launched in December on iOS, and last week it was made available for... The post What do you think of Facebook’s “controversial”...
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Excellent kids’ apps to download now
It’s been so long since I’ve rounded up some great old – and new – wonderful kids’ apps for you to download, but here it... The post Excellent kids’ apps to download now appeared first on Rattle and...
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Another kids’ smart watch to choose from (and why it’s a goodie)
Kids’ smart watches are certainly not new, but they’re getting a lot of attention and interest because children have fun wearing them and playing around... The post Another kids’ smart watch to choose...
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Do you think technology is a good tool for education?
Sponsored Back in my day if I wanted to learn something beyond the classroom, or needed some information for a project, I headed to our... The post Do you think technology is a good tool for...
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