Pets are good for your health—unless you’re among those unlucky souls who get rashes and sneezing fits from animals. Cat allergies get the most attention, but for every two people who sneeze at cats there’s at least one who is…
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Did You Know? Digital Essentials | App Store
BridgingApps, through the generous support of the CTA Foundation is proud to present the “Did You Know?” video series. This series will help guide users to identify, customize and set up helpful features on a mobile device one already owns…
Happy Holidays!
It wouldn’t be the holiday season without traditions, togetherness, and laughter. Today, our BridgingApps team members share favorite activities and memorable moments. Cristen Reat, Co-Founder and Program Director: When I was a kid, I was obsessed with frogs and toads…
BridgingApps for Traveling Over the Holidays 🚙🎄🎁
The holiday season is upon us! 🎄⛄️🎅🏼 For many families, that means traveling to see their loved ones. Whether it is by plane, train, car, or bus, holiday travel can be stressful and it helps to have something to pass the…
STAFF PICKS: Ale Gonzalez on Pet Owner Apps
The winter holidays are family times—and for many people, pets are part of the family. Alejandra “Ale” Gonzalez, BridgingApps Digital Navigator and owner of multiple animals, shares her favorite apps for keeping pets happy and owners well-organized. 1. Chewy is…
Enjoying the Holidays When Someone Has Autism
The winter holidays are tons of fun … until they aren’t. Until you have one of those days when the weather is miserable, every store on the internet is sold out of the gifts your children want, you’re seeing more…
Gifts That Can’t Be Wrapped: Kindness, Respect, and Patience
“Joy to the world” and “Peace on Earth” are commonly heard phrases in December. If you’d like to help that spirit endure year-round, here are some habits to cultivate. To develop a lasting spirit of kindness: To develop a lasting…
Holiday Treats and Health Requirements
Ask most people to write down their favorite winter-holiday activities, and the list will include at least one item involving something edible. Chestnut latte. Chocolate truffles. Cranberry jelly. Eggnog. Fruitcake. Mashed potatoes. Peppermint bark. Pumpkin pie. Stuffed turkey. Most of…
When Your Parent(s) and Your Child(ren) Have Special Needs
Written By Katherine SwartsRead Time 7 Minutes The sandwich generation is defined as a subset of family caregivers who are taking care of both an adult loved one and a child. Even if your children are self-reliant for their age and your…
STAFF PICKS: Amy Barry on Holiday Apps
Amy Barry, Digital Marketing Lead at BridgingApps, shares her favorite technology for keeping the holidays happy—and manageable. 1. Spotify: My favorite way to get into the holiday spirit is listening to Christmas music; and Spotify is a great place to…