Tips, guides, and stories about collaborative drawing and creative screen time for kids.
2026-07-07 · The PaintPal Team
Is ibis Paint X safe for kids? A parent's look at its 12+ age rating, ads, and public art community — plus what age it's right for and safer options for younger kids.
2026-07-07 · The PaintPal Team
Are color by number apps safe for kids? The coloring is harmless — the ads, subscription traps, and data collection often aren't. A parent's checklist plus safer alternatives.
2026-06-10 · The PaintPal Team
Virtual playdate ideas that go beyond the awkward video call. Drawing together, scavenger hunts, show-and-tell, and more — plus how to set them up so kids stay engaged.
2026-05-20 · The PaintPal Team
Seven classic drawing games kids can play together — squiggle game, exquisite corpse, collaborative doodles and more. Works with paper and crayons or on a shared digital canvas.
2026-04-29 · The PaintPal Team
Practical ways to help kids build real relationships with faraway grandparents — beyond the awkward video call. Shared activities that give them something to do together.
2026-04-08 · The PaintPal Team
Fifteen rainy day activities to keep kids busy indoors — a mix of screen-free crafts, active games, and creative, connected screen time that beats passive scrolling.
2026-03-09 · The PaintPal Team
A parent's guide to evaluating drawing apps for child safety. What to look for, what to avoid, and why PaintPal was designed with privacy and safety first.
2026-03-07 · The PaintPal Team
Not all screen time is the same. Research shows creative, collaborative screen time can strengthen kids' relationships. Here's how to tell the difference.
2026-03-04 · The PaintPal Team
Where to find free digital coloring pages for kids, plus tips on choosing the right coloring app for your child.
2026-02-25 · The PaintPal Team
A guide to real-time collaborative drawing on iPhone: how it works, why kids love it, and the best apps for drawing together.
2026-02-18 · The PaintPal Team
A parent's guide to the best free drawing apps for kids, from solo sketchpads to real-time collaborative drawing with friends.
2026-02-11 · Elisa Heiken
How a psychologist-turned-product-manager built a drawing app to help kids stay connected, inspired by her own children and the research on healthy screen time.