Mobile Apps

The holidays, as fun as they are, can be a struggle. Creating our idea of a perfect Christmas season usually takes a lot of work. And we don’t often talk about the amount of work that we put into creating these picture perfect moments. There a...

It's only a week in, but be honest. How's your New Year's resolution going? Mine, not so great. I'd hoped to start saving more money (just ordered food last night instead of cooking at home — oops). I was going to manage my time better ...

This article contains sponsored content.  Modern parents face some never before seen issues as kids as young as five and six now have their own cell phones and tablets. My son begged for a phone for years before we finally agreed to allow him o...

Utilize a few of these learning tools for teens to help your child succeed in school. Teenagers these days feel like they have a lot to worry about. From raging hormones and social drama, to politics and the pressures of getting in to a great co...

Each week the staff here at Family Education picks the top free education apps for kids. Check out our video and list of these incredible apps we think deserve to be in the spotlight! The ASL App The ASL App is a fantastic resource for learn...

Ripped Apart: A Civil War Mystery Ripped Apart: A Civil War Mystery is more than your average whodunit. In this game, players have to resolve mysteries from the US Civil War. But, they do so by analyzing and piecing together clues from histori...

From learning the alphabet to stringing letter sounds together, reading requires a foundation of many skills. These interactive apps can help provide the building blocks of reading, focusing on literacy skills including phonetic awareness, site w...

This week we feature apps with strong historical storytelling and fascinating information.  Slavery at Monticello: Life and Work at Mulberry Row /*-->*/ This app from the Thomas Jefferson Society offers users an intimate look at life i...

This week we are featuring fun, free and educational apps for all ages! Code Karts Code Karts is a racing game where kids use code sequences to move their car around the track. Designed for a preschool audience, Code Karts offers up an easy-t...

"Appy" Friday! Each week, the staff here at FamilyEducation chooses our top five apps that we think deserve to be in the spotlight. They vary week to week, but two things stay the same — they're educational and fun! Check out our top apps of th...

Whether it's creating a grocery list, tracking your little one's development, or finding the best local kid-friendly spots, check out some of our favorite apps for moms for managing the day-to-day life of a busy parent. ...

"Appy" Friday! This week, we feature apps for exploring the human body, learning a new language and learning how to code. And don't forget to check out our video to see our top pick of the week! ...

"Appy" Friday! This week, we feature training apps for your brain and your sense of rhythm, as well as apps that help you study and help young kids create their own projects. Check out our top pick of the week in our Appy Friday video! ...

"Appy" Friday! This week, we feature Poptropica Worlds, NASA and how to be a citizen naturalist, as well as another favorite from Duck Duck Moose. And don't forget to check out our video to see our top pick of the week! ...

When you're pregnant, every week can mean big changes in your growing baby's development. With so many aspects to keep up with during pregnancy, you'll want to utilize one (or a few) of these handy pregnancy apps to keep track of everything. To...

"Appy" Friday! This week, we feature Busy Shapes, Busy Shapes 2, Little Fox Music Box - Sing along fun for kids, Animal Rescue Book, and Physics Studio. Each app aims to teach kids important lessons and help them through stages of development! Ch...

"Appy" Friday! This week we feature an app that customizes news , challenges spacial skills, helps you learn Chinese and makes math and science fun. Check out our top pick of the week in our Appy Friday video! ...

Hi everyone, Appy Friday! Our top pick this week, a news and information app, Flipboard. Flipboard allows users to organize and customize their favorite news topics. The app breaks down stories into several categories, like news, technology, tra...