by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media, Cool Tech
Video is the new TV for this generation of kids, if you hadn’t quite noticed. (Ha.) When we say to our kids, “let’s watch a show!’ their inclination is to turn their favorite video app or video platform on their little screens, and click play....
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
We love apps that let our younger kids explore, play, and get creative all in a safe, controlled environment. And recently, we shared two apps on Cool Mom Tech on behalf of our sponsor Kinsane Entertainment that do just that. Since the response has been so positive...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Online safety and cyberbullying have surpassed the list of parents’ concerns over even drugs and alcohol. And we get it — we have kids who are online too and it can be a little scary to let them loose on the Internet. In fact, 28% of students have...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
This is a sponsored message from the MomClone app If you’ve ever wished there were an easy sign-up app for your classroom, book club, or kids’ sports teams and extracurricular activities that was designed the way moms actually think and work, you need to...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Living
It’s here! It’s Amazon Prime Day, a shopping extravaganza for Prime members that starts today, July 16 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST and runs a full 36 hours this year. And, lest you think it’s all just a lot of hoopla over crap you don’t want, we...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
If you’ve got spring cleaning fever like we do, then you know that there’s just something about the change of weather that makes us want to get things clean and organized so we can enjoy our homes and families. Turns out, there are a bunch of cool gadgets that can...
by Kristen Chase | Tips + Tricks, Cool Tech
As my daughter edges closer to 14 with high school starting this fall, it’s admittedly become more challenging for me to stay connected to her. Don’t get me wrong — she’s lovely — but she’d much rather spend her time locked in her...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips + Tricks, Cool Tech
The number one concern we hear from parents when it comes to kids and their devices is online bullying. Which is why we think you’re going to want to know about the new Sarahah app. This personal bulletin board app has blown up all around the world, with a...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cool Tech
Okay, so you missed your opportunity to buy legit solar eclipse glasses for your family and you may have even missed the opportunity to get free solar eclipse glasses in select locations. That doesn’t mean you should scorch your retinas for life for a few hours...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech
Technology has the amazing power to simplify the lives of parents, which is exactly the case with the our newest sponsor, Wemo Mini. This little plug can turn any small appliance — think lamps, fans, humidifiers, coffee makers — in a smart appliance. And...
by Cool Mom Team | Cool Tech, Family Travel
If you’re like most parents (us included!) you spend a whole lot of your time in your car. Whether it’s shuttling the kids to and from school, activities, sports, and playdates, running errands, or just hitting the road on the weekends. And when...
by Liz Gumbinner | Cool Tech
It’s Prime Day! Which means those of us savvy shoppers are kind of glued to our screens today, checking in just to see if there are any amazing deals on stuff we would be buying anyway. That being the operative phrase. Whether it’s kitchen goods, art...
