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front row/online WINTER 2013 EMIRATES WOMAN MINI 23 From online parenting communities to apps designed to keep children entertained, EW mini brings you the best from the world of the web Written by SARAH GARDEN @ A CLICK parenting IMAGES 123RF AND CORBIS UP AND AT ‘EM Remember the days when you used to get up, dress yourself and leave the house? Though leisurely mornings may be a thing of the past, technology can keep you organised. Baby Pack & Go is an app containing ready- made packing lists so you won’t forget anything while rushing out the door. You can also customise lists and set reminders. Say goodbye to the ‘baby brain’. Available on iPhone and Android. WORLD- WIDE WEST Mumsnet have searched through their member comments to compile some top tips for keeping kids safe online. For more useful advice, visit mumsnet.com • Always keep the computer in a communal room, and keep your children's use supervised. • Use some suitable parental control software to ensure your child doesn't accidentally stray into sites that are unsuitable. • Try to make computer usage something that you do together, rather than as a substitute child-minder. PLAYTIME Keeping the little ones entertained can seem like a full-time job, and an expensive one at that. Save money and time with these fun craft and activity printables from parents.com. From car bingo to finger puppets, there are plenty of ideas to keep kids entertained. parents.com EW mini lovesThe Kurio is a parental- controlled tablet for the all the family to enjoy. As well as internet filters to stop children ending up on inappropriate sites, each tablet comes with US$100- worth of apps and games including ebooks and Skype so they can speak to nana. A built-in timer facility allows parents to control how long their children can play with the gadget while all the usual media ports allow you to transfer movies on to the device – ideal for long car journeys. Dhs900 at Hamleys and Toystore. ONLINE SUPPORT New parents are often anxious, so it’s normal to seek advice from those with more experience. Mommycoach.com allows mothers to receive video guidance from a range of experts in areas such as life coaching and nutrition. If your older sister is pleading to be removed from your speed dial, this could be the answer. mommycoach.com

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From online parenting communities to apps designed to keep children entertained, EW mini brings you the best from the world of the web

Written by Sarah Garden

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UP and at ‘emremember the days when you used to get up, dress yourself and leave the house? though leisurely mornings may be a thing of the past, technology can keep you organised. Baby Pack & Go is an app containing ready-made packing lists so you won’t forget anything while rushing out the door. You can also customise lists and set reminders. say goodbye to the ‘baby brain’. available on iPhone and android.

WORLD- WIDE WESTmumsnet have searched through their member comments to compile some top tips for keeping kids safe online. For more useful advice, visit mumsnet.com• Always keep the computer in a communal room, and keep your children's use supervised. • Use some suitable parental control software to ensure your child doesn't accidentally stray into sites that are unsuitable. • Try to make computer usage something that you do together, rather than as a substitute child-minder.

PLaYtimeKeeping the little ones entertained can seem like a full-time job, and

an expensive one at that. Save money and time with these fun craft and activity printables

from parents.com. From car bingo to finger puppets, there are plenty

of ideas to keep kids entertained. parents.com

EW mini loves…

the Kurio is a parental-controlled tablet for the

all the family to enjoy. as well as internet filters to

stop children ending up on inappropriate sites, each

tablet comes with US$100-worth of apps and games

including ebooks and skype so they can speak to nana. a built-in timer facility

allows parents to control how long their children can play with the gadget while all the usual media ports

allow you to transfer movies on to the device – ideal for long car journeys. Dhs900 at Hamleys and toystore.

15_@ Click2_A.indd 1624/09/2012 10:38

15_@ Click2_A.indd 1624/09/2012 10:38

15_@ Click2_A.indd 1624/09/2012 10:38

15_@ Click2_A.indd 1624/09/2012 10:38

onLine sUPPortnew parents are often anxious, so it’s normal to seek advice from those with more experience. mommycoach.com allows mothers to receive video guidance from a range of experts in areas such as life coaching and nutrition. if your older sister is pleading to be removed from your speed dial, this could be the answer. mommycoach.com