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Apps for Kids podcast featured on NPR's Morning Edition

Mark Frauenfelder at 4:53 pm Wed, Nov 21, 2012

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My nine-year-old daughter Jane and I were interviewed about Apps for Kids on NPR's morning edition, which aired this morning.

Thanksgiving is Thursday, and that means more than 43 million Americans will be on the road, driving to family gatherings. For many parents, the crowded roads can bring another challenge: Keeping a 9-year-old entertained along the way. And sometimes, DVDs are not enough. These days, kids love to tinker with smartphones and tablets, as well.

With that in mind, NPR's Renee Montagne spoke with an actual 9-year-old, Jane Frauenfelder, and her father, Mark. Together, they host the podcast Apps for Kids.

For Holiday Road Trips, Apps That Promise Diversions For Kids

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Mark Frauenfelder is the founder of Boing Boing and the editor-in-chief of MAKE and Cool Tools. Twitter: @frauenfelder. Come and hear Mark speak at the ALA conference in Chicago on July 1.

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  • SHeadius

    Man, NPR rocks.

    Bad part is, where I live, I am considered a commie liberal because I like it.

  • TheKaz1969

    I was excited that I heard you guys on NPR this morning! It was like hearing a friend on NPR!

  • http://www.flickr.com/photos/stefan_e_jones/ Stefan Jones

    The segment was a really nice surprise. It gave me a driveway moment. Only, it was more of a laundry room moment, because that’s where I stood listening instead of undressing for my morning shower.