The iPad is not only the latest craze in technology for music, movies and more, but it's also a wonderful teaching tool and the wave of the future in terms of the way kids will learn. There's a wealth of fun apps for the iPad, but how can you get your children to stop playing Talking Carl and Plants vs. Zombies and start playing some of those educational games that offer a bit more substance? It may be a simple matter of steering your kids in the right direction. After all, it’s parents who buy the apps for their children. Take the reins and seize the opportunity to get your child to interact with some great learning tools.