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Best Montessori Apps

Montessori is a term that most people have heard, but are unsure of exactly what it means. However, parents choosing to school their children under the principles of the Montessori method are advocates of the child-centered learning methods. Developed by an Italian educator, Montessori aims to develop a child’s natural interests rather than utilize formal teaching methods. For parents that are already fans, or those that want to check it out, this week we review some of the best Montessori apps.

Should I Upgrade to iPhone 4S? Pros and cons

The new iPhone will be in stores on Oct 14th! Many of my friends have been waiting for it to come out so that they can upgrade or purchase an iPhone for the first time. If you are upgrading to iPhone4S from iPhone3GS, or an earlier model, the switch is is a no brainer; go ahead and do it. The new features are well worth it! However if you already own iPhone4, the decision to upgrade to iPhone 4S or not is not as clear cut. Below we list the pros and cons.

Do you reward your kids with apps? What are the dangers and benefits?

Rewarding children with apps is a common practice today and writer Richard Asa from Chicago Tribune, is working on an article to surface the pros and cons of app rewards, as well as best practices. Before we come up with a list of the dangers and benefits of rewarding your kids with apps, we wanted to ask to you, our readers. Do you occasionally reward your kids with apps? Do you have any rules or tips that you can offer to other parents? Conversely, what are the downsides of this practice?

Please leave your comments here and feel free to e-mail your thoughts and stories to contact@ikidapps.com and we can connect you with Richard.

Without Steve Jobs

We knew this was coming but we were still hoping for a miracle. A total genius, he gave us the first user-friendly computer, the first computer-generated feature film, and the first truly usable digital music player, smartphone, and tablet. Now we'll always wonder how the world would have been if he lived for another 40 years. Still, we are grateful for having him on this earth as long as we did and having lived in the Steve Jobs era.

Best Free Apps for Babies

by Natalie

Since having my first little one, it has become completely clear to me that babies are fascinated by anything that glows. And that means an iPhone screen. Noticing an affinity for focusing on my phone has sent me on a hunt for the best free apps for babies.

While it is imperative to play with your children and hone their development the old fashioned way; with toys, hand movements and song, using free baby apps as an additional layer of interaction with your children is a creative way to spend more quality time together.