I love a good app for my kids as much as the next mom, but finding a decent one can be worse than a searching for a needle in a haystack. Nobody wants to pay good money for an app that's just going to sit on their iPad while the kids go back to playing Angry Birds. That's why I am excited about six of the apps nominated for Webby awards this year. Of the multitude of apps honored with Read more

Hit the road without hitting rock bottom! Spring break is prime time for travel – be it for a trip to grandma's house or on a vacation – but getting there isn't always half the fun. Eliminate mad dashes through the airport in search of a toilet and road trip boredom with a few apps designed to make the air, roads, and rails just a wee bit friendlier! Read more

If you thought the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas this week was about products for geeks, you were right — geeky moms, that is! The integration of technology and parenting is more exciting than ever before as programmers and engineers are setting their sights on moms who can't put down their smartphones. From wireless video baby monitors that you can view on your Read more

Parents with curious young ones quickly realize that what's yours — including your iPhone and iPad — is also theirs. But, hey, sharing is good (right?), especially when you stock your technology with kid-friendly apps guaranteed to keep your tot entertained for hours, or at least wait for the doctor, fold the laundry, or chat with your bestie. Check out our 20 must-have kid apps for 2011, Read more

Game on! Not the sole territory of antisocial teenagers and reclusive 40-year-olds living in their parents' basement, video games have totally gone kiddie, with fun — even educational — options for tots. Whatever your family's gaming console of choice, read on for a fun selection of age-appropriate video games for even the littlest gamers. Read more

Keep your kids safe on Halloween! The holiday is a childhood favorite filled with costumes, loot bags, and tons of candy. But before heading out on your evening adventure, download a few safety apps to your iPhone. Read more

Techy tots take notice! Many parents allow their tots to play with their smartphones and tablets — and let's face it, sometimes they know how to use the devices better than their parents. With the number of iPad apps for preschoolers increasing every day, it's time to let your tot get spooky with technology — and check out these 10 Halloween iPad apps! Read more

The countdown to Halloween has officially begun. If pumpkin carving, spooky party snacks, and costume preparations aren't enough, there are several Halloween-inspired apps to satisfy tots craving for all things Halloween. Check out these kid-friendly apps that will keep the Halloween spirit alive and well — before and after the big day. Read more

We know you bought your iPad for you, but chances are your lil one has her hands on it more than you do. More than just a fancy gadget, the iPad is quickly becoming a popular platform for reinforcing the basic preschool lessons tots learn in school. Most LilSugar mamas believe that the iPad should be left at home — not strapped to a stroller for an on-the-go lesson — so lil tykes can have Read more

If parents didn't worry about their kids, there would be something else to worry about. In addition to the many entertaining and educational applications for kids, there are several designed for a higher purpose: to keep tots safe. Keep reading for 8 apps that will help keep your lil ones safe and sound, and give their mamas some peace of mind. Read more