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Assistive technology

Assistive technology is equipment or software that supports a child’s access, communication, therapy, learning, creativity, or safe connection.

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Technology products for children explained

Technology products for children explained

What counts as a technology product for children? Technology products for children include much more than a tablet or smartphone. Common examples are laptops used for schoolwork, e-readers, game consoles, handheld gaming devices, child-oriented cameras, smart speakers, GPS-enabled watches, activity trackers, connected toys, virtual-reality headsets, and communication or accessibility devices. Some products are designed specifically […]

Portable gear and smart travel choices

Portable gear and smart travel choices

Start with the child, not the suitcase The most useful travel gear is selected around a child’s developmental stage, medical needs, temperament, and the realities of the trip. A toddler who naps reliably in motion may need a compact stroller more than extra toys. A school-age child with asthma, food allergy, diabetes, epilepsy, or mobility […]

Myths about expensive and must have items

Myths about expensive and must have items

Myth 1: Expensive automatically means better for a child Price is an imperfect signal. Research on luxury perception shows that consumers often associate high cost with superior quality, rarity, identity, and social value. That association can be emotionally convincing, especially when the purchase is for a child. A parent may think, if it costs more, […]