Robert Budlow


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President Obama, Kids, Screens and Education

Not five words you'd typically associate within the same sentence. It'd usually be something along the lines of Schools, Kids, Screens and Education, and how too much TV will rot the brains of our young children. But actually, our good President Barack Obama is very pro-education and pro-reading for children. He knows we can do better as a country in educating our youth and using technology is just one way... (posted by Robert 2 years 73 days ago.)
How Puzzles Enrich the Brain

In today's world, puzzles and games are highly popular especially when it comes to mobile devices. Sitting in the doctor's office or waiting to get your oil changed is the perfect time to while away the minutes, playing a game or decoding a puzzle. And puzzles aren't just for adults. If you're a harried mom or dad, mobile puzzles and games can be a life saver when it comes to long office wait times, or car rides that last... (posted by Robert 2 years 89 days ago.)
When It Comes to Kids: iPhone Beats Kindle Hands Down

With today's technology, paper books are fast becoming obsolete unless you're in a school or hanging at the library. Ebooks are the new norm, and digital readers are chosen because of their portability and ease of use. You can tote a whole library of books on one digital reader! Try lugging that many books around in your backpack and it's almost a given you'll be converted too. Of course, Amazon... (posted by Robert 2 years 95 days ago.)
Is Mobile, or Digital, Learning Bad for a Child?

Kids today are often affectionately dubbed Mobile Kids' or "Digital Natives" because they are seldom seen without an iPhone in their hand, or an iPod plugged into their ears. It's almost standard style to see a headphone in one ear, and wires tucked into t-shirts, with kids either bobbing their heads to music, or immersed in a new game, watching a new movie, or reading the latest new book. And I'm not just... (posted by Robert 2 years 95 days ago.)