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New App Helps Kids with Autism

Kid_AppBy Julie M. Green

What if there was a way to boost eye contact and social interaction in kids with autism that was not only painless, but a lot of fun?

Well, there is, and it’s 100% free.

Samsung Canada has partnered with Autism Speaks Canada to roll out [Read More]

June 16th, 2015|Fam, Life|

The 20 Best Sanity-Saving Tech Finds for Moms

Mother With Baby In Pushchair Typing Message On PhoneSometimes, between all those social media platforms, apps, and devices, it seems as if technology makes life a whole lot more complicated. But these picks do exactly what innovations are meant to: simplify, assist, and give you peace [Read More]

June 15th, 2015|Fam|

Peek Could Revolutionize Healthcare in Developing Countries

main_low_techYour smartphone is already equipped to be your own virtual personal trainer—it gives you fitness insight through apps that track your speed and gait. There have also been some other health apps designed to improve your overall well-being—and that’s not even including all the bells and whistles the [Read More]

June 10th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

Avery & Austin Delivers the Perfect Playdate

Avery&AustinMayBox By Amy Heinz

As a mom of three kids, I’m no stranger to the word “playdate”. But, since my older two kids are sports-obsessed boys, who happen to invite kindred spirits over to play, I haven’t really had to give much thought to how I entertain [Read More]

June 9th, 2015|Fam|

zTailors, the Uber of Tailors

tailor-w724These days, with hairstylists and manicurists who’ll show up on your doorstep at the push of a button and services such as same-day shipping for e-commerce purchases, there’s little need to leave your house. One less errand you’ll have to run now? Going to the tailor.

The New [Read More]

June 8th, 2015|Hot, Job, Life, You|

Radio Recap: How to Have Difficult Conversations

CGiNyuXUIAA598C.jpg-largeFrom explaining the birds and bees to your kids to handling conflicts with an underperforming employee, having difficult conversations is a part of everyday life so why do we put them off so much? Yesterday on ‘Dot Complicated with Randi Zuckerberg’ the topic of difficult conversations [Read More]

June 4th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

Multitasking with Technology Can Rewire Your Brain

multi700Whether you’re texting in real time about the Mad Men series finale, trying to get work done while watching a movie with your family, or just online shopping while you veg out, tech-heavy multitasking can do harmful things to your brain. New research shoes that switching focus [Read More]

June 4th, 2015|Hot, Life, You|

These Videos Show How Important Retouching Can Be

moss-retouchingWe all know that fashion editorials and magazine covers are highly retouched. And while we’ve seen the dramatic before-and-after photos of celebrities who magically shrink a few sizes and suddenly look wrinkle-free, Elizabeth Moss, the founder and head retoucher of Rare Digital Art, has released [Read More]

June 3rd, 2015|Hot, You|

Watch This Blind Mom-to-Be Meet Her Unborn Son Via 3-D Ultrasound

huggies-printing-videoAn expectant mother-to-be can’t see or hold her child during pregnancy, but she is connected to him/her in a way that no one else is. That’s what makes an ultrasound so exciting: for a moment, she’s able to see the baby that she feels developing inside her.

For visually [Read More]

June 2nd, 2015|Fam, Hot, Life, You|

Google and Levi’s Collaborate

levis-w724It’s a marriage of newfangled technology meets classic American style: Last week, at Google I/O 2015 in San Francisco, the tech company announced its exclusive partnership with Levi’s to launch wearable clothing technology next year.

(And no, in this case, wearable clothing technology doesn’t mean you’ll be [Read More]

June 1st, 2015|Hot, Stuff, You|