About Leticia Barr

Tech Savvy Mama founder, Leticia Barr, is a DC Metro area dwelling mom of 2 with a background in classroom technology integration and school administration who uses everything she learned from in her previous career in her current one as a professional blogger, Parents.com columnist, and social media strategist. She frequently advises brands dedicated to protecting kids both in real life and in the ever-changing online and mobile spaces about family internet safety and security issues. Leticia is a seasoned speaker whose work has been in print in Parents Magazine and has been recognized by Parents Magazine’s Editors’ Pick for Best Tech Blog, Babble’s Top 100 Mom Blogs, and among the 50 Top Twitter Moms by Babble. She also works as a Social Media Account Executive for the Clever Girls Collective.

Learning About Math Through Play

One of the best ways to introduce young children to academics is through play.

Learning About Other Cultures Through Differences

The world is an interesting place because of our differences. Children are naturally observant and perceptive, so it’s only natural for them to ask questions about why people are different. It’s important for parents to openly discuss differences in a way that encourages questions as well as respect for other cultures. Here are some tips [...]

Ways to Learning Together as a Family During Holidays

The holidays are a special time of togetherness. In addition to the memories you create as a family, there are many ways to integrate a little bit of learning into your winter break activities. Children of all ages are often proud to show off the things they know. Family gatherings provide an excellent opportunity to [...]

Teaching Kids To Respect Other People’s Feelings

R-E-S-P-E-C-T is not just an Aretha Franklin song. We may sing along to it when it comes on the radio, but how often do we stop to think about what those seven letters really mean? We may say, “respect your elders” but do our kids understand the true meaning of that catchphrase? Respect is a [...]

Learning about Other Cultures Encourages Future Leaders

Earlier this month my first grader brought home a school assignment. He was asked to share his culture with his classmates using photographs and writing. As a Chinese-American, I have always felt it was important to teach our children my family’s culture while weaving in traditions from my husband’s side of the family. Not only [...]