Holiday travel ahead? Calm kids with smart apps[ Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:43 GMT ]There is nothing like the holidays to bring a family together … in a car, or on an airplane, for long stretches of time … time in which children grow bored and frustrated and really really grumpy. That makes this time of year a really really good time of the year to invest in some quality children’s applications for your iPhone or iPad. Here's a look at some of the apps that just might tame and even teach your kids while you're on the road.