Most parents I speak to feel the same sort of dilemma. We want our children to be prepared for the technology-saturated world that they’re guaranteed to live in but we also don’t want them on devices all the time. We appreciate that technology has a place in our children’s education but we’re disappointed when they come home telling us they’ve been on an iPad all day. Balancing exposure to devices seems to be a tightrope we’re always walking.
My children haven’t hit their teenage years yet and I generally lean on trying to limit their screen time to as little as I can. I love the thought of them getting bored and being forced to create their own games. Children are so creative and it’s amazing what they come up with. But at the same time, I know there are a ton of apps out there that are specifically suited to helping children learn skills that might otherwise pass them by.
One of these apps that I’ve discovered recently is Thinkrolls and it might possibly be my favorite app of all time. Maybe you think I’m being over the top but if you read on, you may agree with me.
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As soon as I opened the app, I was transfixed. Forgive me. I know I’m a 39-year-old man and the app is designed for 2-8-year-olds but it had me from the get-go. You’re immediately presented with a fun and engaging video that introduces Thinkrolls, cute little creatures that form the centerpiece of the game. You’ll instantly fall in love with them – or at least I did.
At this stage, I thought there was a strong chance of getting carried away, and after all, who wants to know what I think of an app designed for children? So I drafted in my two…
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