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Lin-Manuel Miranda Promotes App that Let’s You Watch a Movie in Spanish in Theaters

Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 2019July 28, 2020

by Virginia IsaadSeptember 12, 2019July 28, 20200742

Lin-Manuel Miranda is a playwright, actor, producer and now he can add global ambassador to the list as he promotes TheaterEars, a new app that lets people watch movies in the theater with Spanish audio. “As a member of the...

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13 of the Best Reading Apps to Jumpstart Your Summer Reading List

V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 2020

by V. Alexandra de F. SzoenyiJuly 29, 2019August 3, 202002253

What would we do without our mobile apps? These digital sources filled with loads of information, make life so much easier. With summer in full swing, you probably have a long list of books you’re waiting to read. Instead of...

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7 Fitness Apps You’ll Want to Download This Year

Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 2020

by Giselle CastroJanuary 11, 2019August 18, 202001715

Kicking the new year off with a fitness resolution is easy, but staying on track is the real challenge. This year don’t go without some of the most in-demand apps to keep you on top of your fitness goals. Whether...

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7 Apps to Help Manage Your Anxiety and Mindfulness

Johanna FerreiraDecember 29, 2018August 19, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraDecember 29, 2018August 19, 20203 2145

It might seem counterproductive to rely on an app to help cope with your anxiety. After all, statistics have proven time and time again, that technology and social media actually increase anxiety and depression. We get it. But with that...

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8 Great Health Apps Every Women Can Use

Morena EscardóDecember 16, 2018August 19, 2020

by Morena EscardóDecember 16, 2018August 19, 202002179

We believe life should get easier as you get older, not harder. Since we all live on our phones, why not use them in a way that truly helps us live a richer life?! These eight apps will help...

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Apps That Are Stirring Up Trouble in Your Kids’ Schools

Common Sense MediaAugust 25, 2018September 16, 2020

by Common Sense MediaAugust 25, 2018September 16, 202001287

Ask any middle or high school teacher about their classroom frustrations, and you’ll probably hear “cellphones.” Makes sense. Today, 95 percent of teens have access to a cellphone, and nearly half say they’re on them “constantly.” Putting aside for a moment the...

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17 Apps and Websites Kids Are Heading To After Facebook

Common Sense MediaAugust 5, 2018September 11, 2020

by Common Sense MediaAugust 5, 2018September 11, 202001546

Gone are the days of Facebook as a one-stop shop for all social-networking needs. While it may seem more complicated to post photos on Instagram, share casual moments on Snapchat, text on WhatsApp, and check your Twitter feed throughout the day, tweens...

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Must-Have Apps for Family Travel

Common Sense MediaMay 27, 2018October 9, 2020

by Common Sense MediaMay 27, 2018October 9, 20200672

Traveling with kids is always an adventure. And anything longer than a trip across town requires some strategic planning to keep kids entertained, civil, and—ideally—learning along the way. In the mix of homework, books, music, and of course actually talking, apps...

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Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Musical.ly

Common Sense MediaApril 14, 2018October 14, 2020

by Common Sense MediaApril 14, 2018October 14, 202001197

With so many social networks to keep track of, it’s not surprising if your kids’ newfound obsession with the musical.ly app leaves you scratching your head. So what is Musical.ly exactly? Musical.ly is a free social media app that lets...

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5 Apps Para Niños Con Dislexia y Otras Dificultades De Aprendizaje

Common Sense MediaApril 6, 2018October 13, 2020

by Common Sense MediaApril 6, 2018October 13, 20200920

Los niños con necesidades especiales también pueden beneficiarse de la tecnología, de hecho existen unas cuantas aplicaciones para ayudarlos en el área que necesiten. A continuación presentamos cinco apps para niños de primaria que pueden ayudarlos con diversas dificultades para leer....

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¿Cuáles apps puedo usar para supervisar el celular de mi hijo?

Common Sense MediaJanuary 26, 2018November 12, 2020

by Common Sense MediaJanuary 26, 2018November 12, 20200535

A medida que los niños se vuelven más independientes, nos conviene fomentar su sentido de responsabilidad y darles espacio para que demuestren que se pueden controlar. Sin embargo, puede ser difícil navegar esta separación natural, en especial cuando no se sabe...

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6 Must-Have Apps For Traveling Mamis

Latina MomsNovember 4, 2017December 8, 2020

by Latina MomsNovember 4, 2017December 8, 202001298

If you’re a mom that travels for work, we know you appreciate any extra help to make your airport/plane/hotel life easier. There are plenty of apps out there that will help save you money when booking your trip, but if...