May 17

The kids of today are interested in far more complex toys than Barbie and Hot Wheels. Technology that is available for children of all ages allows your child to have fun and learn all at the same time.

Children love to build things, so encourage their creativity with a modular building system. With dozens of construction possibilities, this gadget will keep kids busy for hours on end.

A popular gadget with kids today is the interactive robot. They have robots that will talk to, play with and read to your child. It is like having a smart friend around all the time.

For the little scientist in your family, some kind of science kit may be just the ticket. They have kits that teach children all sorts of things from why soda pop fizzes to how bread rises and everything in between.

If your family is blessed with a child who is fascinated with making movies, a LCD projector would be greatly appreciated no doubt. They can turn any old wall or the family’s big screen TV into their own theatre. Most projectors will plug into a DVD player, video camera, cable box or game console.

Keep your kids up to date with gadgets that are fun to play with while teaching them skills they can use throughout their lives.