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When should your kids first be exposed to technology? Join the conversation with me on #RaisingAmerica tomorrow.

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Kids are learning to swipe faster than they are learning to talk. And apps are being made for toddlers as young as 9 months old.

My son at 18 months

When did your kids get exposed to technology like smartphones, tablet devices and digital and interactive toys? Tomorrow following #RaisingAmerica with Kyra Phillips (@KyraHLN) I get to discuss the growing trends in toddler tech with Tony Favorito, director of product design at Fisher Price (@fisherprice), and dad and radio announcer Buzz Bishop (@buzzbishop) (and others).

The discussion will take place via a Google Hangout tomorrow at 1:30p ET and I’d love for you to join us. We’ll talk about the latest research, the best apps and hear from digitally savvy parents. And we also want to hear from you. What questions do you have about raising your toddler in this digital age? Feel free to submit in the comments or use hashtag #raisingamerica. We’ll answer your questions Thursday.

So, if you’re wondering how a parent integrates technology in a way that isn’t a detriment to their kid’s development or education, you don’t want to miss our on air Hangout.

Thursday, March 28 at 1:30 p.m. ET on Google Plus.

Click here to RSVP on Facebook. Click here to set your reminder on Google Plus.

You don’t need a Google Plus account to watch or weigh in with your thoughts. A link to the live event will be shared on HLN’s Google Plus page, on Kyra’s Twitter account and HLN’s Facebook page when the chat starts.

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FAVE DAY: 9 Mother’s Day gifts to celebrate the geeky mom in your life

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Not sure what to get your geeky mom for Mother’s Day? Pssst. It’s Sunday, May 13. Check out my personal recommendations and make sure you remain your mom’s FAVE child. ;)

Who can go wrong with a pair of Tom’s, especially when you know someone else benefits, too? These Classic Mother’s Day Canvas shoes will remind Mom of your adoration for the next 365 days (and beyond).

Pretty sure your mom will geek out over this simple, classic “geek ring.” And, for $10 it won’t break the bank. Look at you being all thrifty and thoughtful at the same time.

 

For the mustachio-loving mama, here’s a fun pajama set from Top Shop. If you participate in Movember, you may want to purchase this for next year’s festivities.

Really want to go all out? Buy mom my FAVE music system from Sonos. If it’s her first Sonos don’t forget to buy a bridge (or it won’t work). This is the music system we use in the Evans household. Granted the nice folks at Sonos gifted us the speakers, we were fans long before.

 

What was once butt dialing (i.e. cell phone in your back pocket) has now become baby dialing. The Fisher Price iPhone case lets you hand over your phone without fear. Although I can’t personally attest to it, the makers say the case protects from dribbles, drips, drools and teething.  There’s also free learning apps to go along with the case. It’s a can’t lose gift idea.

Love that geek chic look but don’t want to break the bank? Warby Parker has you covered. Every pair is $95 — including prescription lenses. For every pair of glasses purchased, the philanthropic folks at Warby Parker donates a pair to someone in need. That makes me feel good.

Computer key letter “M” + necklace = happy momma! Love this. This very green gift is a recycled keyboard letter mounted on a piece of shiny glass. Points to you for being so creative.

Who doesn’t want an auto folding stroller? As long as there’s no chance it folds up with Baby K in it, I wouldn’t balk at this gift. It’s luxury meets convenience in all the right ways. You can buy the Origami Auto Power Folding Stroller from Think Geek.

Don’t forget a special card! We moms love that stuff. If you’re not one for the homemade kind, this one will do (and then some). The word “Mothers” is spelled out using periodic table tiles. Awe!