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    Let's face it: There's no way to be the perfect parent. No matter which books you read or what advice you follow, every home is different. Which is exactly why I say you deserve to use every single resource available, including technology.

    Of course there are all sorts of opinions on what age is the right age to get your kid a cellphone, but I'm here to tell you that handing them an iPhone or iPad can actually make the whole parenting gig easier. And no, NOT just to play with or as a distraction.

    There are loads of cheap or free apps out there that make connecting with your kiddo a breeze. Whether you're trying to potty train your little one or have a picky eater on your hands, you'll be WOWed at the kinds of tools out there that can help you and your family around the house in your day-to-day.

    Check out these 5 great, cheap apps that can make parenting easier:

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    I have personally breastfed exactly zero babies, but I've heard the experience can be easy, hard, painful, wonderful, rewarding, frustrating, totally awful, and totally the most amazing thing ever. In other words, there's no one-size-fits-all approach to breastfeeding -- for some it's a breeze from the very first day. For others, not so much.

    Luckily for those who are in need of a little support, there are a multitude of breastfeeding resources at your fingertips these days. Even if you've only got one hand free to tap at a smartphone because the other is holding a baby, you've got access to all sorts of advice, information, assistance, and plenty of shoulders to cry if necessary.

    Check out this list of 10 amazing websites, apps, Facebook pages, podcasts, videos and more to help you succeed with breastfeeding:

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    Sharing photos on Facebook or Twitter is fun for, say, a weird rock you found in your salad or a strange bird that appeared in your back yard. However, it's not so great for sharing baby's first steps or first poopy. That's what Eugene Murphy created Tweekaboo

    This app is fantastic because it lets you pull a lot of your baby pictures off of Facebook and Twitter. Those social networks are essentially black holes for content and my parents, for example, rarely use them. However, Tweekaboo encourages the entire family to connect to see the kiddos via an iOS app.

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    Lately, I've seen a bunch of interesting articles about technology addiction, which is something that fascinates me not only because I publish a technology website for parents, but also because I think it can negatively affect your relationship with your kids and your spouse.

    Not being able to put your darn phone away is one thing. But this New York Times article focuses on a study that found the overuse of technology can affect our ability to connect with others.

    All the more reason to think long and hard about your technology habits, especially when it comes to your marriage.

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    If you're an iPhone fan, you'd be excused for not noticing the rise of a new breed of smartphone. Samsung has been selling their Galaxy line of devices for a while now, but they've just announced the S4, a super-slim, feature-packed smartphone that some people think will give Apple a run for its money.

    The S4, available in April on most carriers, is less about the form than the function. 

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    Breaking up in the digital age really sucks. Kissy pictures, gushing posts, sappy statuses. What do you do with all those painful reminders of your now defunct relationship, etched into your digital life? This is the question posed by KillSwitch, a brand-new Android and iOS app that appropriately/ironically chose February 14 as their launch date.

    In a nutshell, KillSwitch removes all traces of your ex from your Facebook profile. No detagging is needed, because KillSwitch discretely disappears the photos, videos, wall posts, and status updates documenting your once-happy relationship. Just in time for Valentine's Day, you can use KillSwitch to heal your broken heart -- and by shelling out the $0.99 download fee, you can help others heal their own hearts in the process.

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    Happy Valentine's Day, friends and lovahs! What are you doing tonight? Anything fun? Be honest -- did you forget all about Valentine's Day until this morning when on your way to work, you saw an exceptional amount of people wearing red and carrying flowers? Don't worry. If that happens to be the case, I've got your back. Send last-minute roses, get a sought-after restaurant reservation -- anything! -- with these 5 apps and websites for people who forgot it was V-tine Day. Hey, it happens.

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    As the Big Blizzard of 2013 bears down on us, everyone is rushing out for provisions. Water ... check. Canned food ... check. Extra blankets ... check. But people are forgetting one very important, critical accessory during this major weather event: the right iPhone app. Yes, the right application can mean the difference between life or death if you are stuck out in the cold or buried under 10 feet of snow. Check out the 5 best apps to help you survive any blizzard.

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    Vine is the latest video-sharing app to hit the iPhone and it's pretty amazing. Whereas most social video apps force you to think of video as a two-minute endeavor involving titles, a three-act action sequence, and credits, Vine is quick and dirty: you take videos of up to six seconds. The videos loop endlessly when you view them later and you can stop and start the recording of a new video just by tapping the screen. This lets you take quick shots from multiple angles or even make simple animations.

    In short, it's my favorite video app right now. Here's why.

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  • Win It!

    Giveaway: iPhone 5

    posted by Emily Abbate November 30, 2012 at 3:10 PM in Technology
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    Congratulations to our winner, JadesMommy7!

    When it comes to sending holiday cards, the whole thing can be a major headache. You have to find that perfect picture of the family where no one's eyes are closed or, even worse, stage one with all of the corny holiday fix-ins.

    Well what if I told you that sending out cards this year didn't have to be so difficult? Meet Ink: an app that enables you to take photos, make cards, and send them snail mail style with a few clicks of your iPhone.

    We're so in love with Ink that we're giving one VERY lucky Stir reader an iPhone 5 pre-loaded with Ink. For $1.99 a card, you'll save a whole lot of stress and don't even need to put the stamps on yourself.

    To enter to win an iPhone 5 pre-loaded with Ink, just tell me:

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