Cathy Foreman MS, RD “Nourishment” is a pretty interesting word for the food containing nutrients that we need to grow and to stay healthy. And it’s important to remember that through the food we eat, we nourish ourselves not just…
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month | Apps for Children with Down Syndrome
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. BridgingApps has put together an app list for children with Down syndrome. Use these apps to not only make mobile device activity fun, but to help with cognitive and motor development. See our full list…
Is Sleep Time Tech Time?
Cathy Foreman MS, RD For households with a new baby, if there is an opportunity for a parent to lie down and rest it’s almost sacred time. “Sleep when the baby sleeps” is common advice that has real value, but…
TLC for Moms: Making Sleep A Priority by Recruiting Help
By Cathy Foreman MS, RD It’s not a surprise that moms and their mental health status are significantly impacted by poor-quality sleep and sleep deprivation. Quality sleep is an important part of good mental health; so, when someone has issues…
You Are Not Alone: The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline Number
By Cathy Foreman, MS, RD Motherhood is a joyful and fulfilling experience. But there is another reality too. Motherhood can be stressful and even trying at times, especially when there are other added life demands. There is no shame or…
M-Enabling Summit 2025
Ready for a Transformative Journey into Digital Accessibility? Join us in Washington, D.C., from October 6 to 8, 2025, at our new venue, the Crystal Gateway Marriott, for a three-day dynamic summit and exhibition. Connect with innovative thought leaders and trendsetters…
Apps For Deaf Awareness Month
September is National Deaf Awareness Month. The purpose is to increase awareness of deaf issues, people, and culture. BridgingApps has created a list of apps for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. Some of the apps were designed for…
BridgingApps Reviewed App | Clarify: ADHD Organizer, Timer
BridgingApps just published the following BridgingApps Reviewed App on the site: Clarify: ADHD Organizer, Timer offers coaching from real life specialists, immersive to-do lists, an intensive 5 week program and group sessions for peer support. Visually, the app is appealing,…
Technology for Households Workshops: Our New ELQN Partnership
Easter Seals Greater Houston’s BridgingApps Program is thrilled to announce that, thanks to a grant from family-empowerment nonprofit CHILDREN AT RISK, we have been accepted as a vendor for Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity’s Early Learning Quality Network (ELQN) project.…
Get Familiar With Our App Search Tool
When looking for a useful app for yourself, your child, or even your students, it is tough to find one that you can fully trust. Whether it is a learning-based app or an app helpful for thriving in everyday life,…