Tech-aware Parent Prints

Children's stories and technology

"Her first word was 'paparazzi'. "

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"String ... you mean it doesn't have a remote controller to operate it?"

"No, the cordless embryo isn't available."

"Hang on. Mommy's just checking to see if she's still relevant to the outside world."

"We realize that kids start using technology at a younger age these days, so our strollers come with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS."

'Don't leave baby alone with this really cool tiny phone. It's a choking hazard.'

'Good night, Dear. Text me if you need anything.'

The Digital Family

"Right here is your baby’s infrastructure, and in a month or so we’ll be able to see the analytics."

"Congratulations. The ultrasound shows the baby is healthy, a boy and already knows more about technology than you."

'Don't worry about the thumb sucking...she'll be texting with it soon enough.'

"Getting dark, Sweetie. Better text Mom you love her."

"We're so proud. Only 5 months old and already knows how to scroll and swipe."

'Have you picked out a domain name, yet?'

'Wendy! I'm glad you came over! I want you to see my baby's ultrasound hologram!'

"Don't worry about her sucking her thumb. Soon she'll be texting with it."

Smartphone Sonogram

The modern generation!

James Gandolfini in his driveway with a tablet

'We're beta testing Goo-Goo Glass.'

"What do you think is a good step goal for someone who's just started walking?"

"With the baby-cam, there is no privacy."

Dr. Reynolds unsuccessfully combines night story time with EHR pajama time.

'Yes, technology has come a long way, but the baby won't have a touch screen.'

"So that's two votes for save and one for delete."

'It's a book, Sweetie - it doesn't have any ram!'

Baby cries into a cellphone.

Laptops

"I figure we can blue-screen the kids in later."

"How many times do I have to beep you?"

"All this time I've been trying to get her to walk, and all it took was a phone."