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COMMENTARY: Even More Smart Devices Are Available for Kids

August 19, 2014 By Deanna Atkins

Toy companies creating kid-friendly and parent-approved technology has been a trend for some time, with no signs of slowing down in sight. In the recent past, tablets such as the Kurio 7s and LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra dominated the kiddie-tech market with durable rubber casings, safe settings, and easy-to-set parental controls. Now, however, manufacturers are focusing on putting different devices in the hands and on the wrists of kids. [Read more...]

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September 14, 2016 By Maddie Michalik Leave a Comment

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