A sneak peek at the new Disney Infinity gaming platform

by Cool Mom Team | Games + Gaming

Earlier this year, we gave our readers a heads up on the new Disney Infinity platform that so many parents (and the gaming world at large) are looking forward to. And now there’s a more info plus a sneak preview video that, well, you might want to keep away from...

Robotics + Easter Egg Decorating = What will they think of next?

by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys

When we discovered the EggBot, we were like uh, wow. (Actual quote.) You have to be pretty into Easter Egg decorating to invest in that thing. But, I admit sheepishly, it’s been on my brain all this time. And hey! Now there’s a deluxe version...

Net Nanny goes mobile, because our kids are too.

by Jeana | Best Apps

As parents, we’re huge proponents, obviously, of Internet safety and the many tools and services to help us out in that arena. We’ve recommended the Net Nanny software previously, and phew, we are finally glad to see that it has caught up with a new iOS...

littleBits help create big minds

by Jeana | Tech Toys

When my son was younger, one of our favorite activities together was his Snap Circuits set. It gave him an opportunity to explore his creative side and gave me a chance to think that I was a whiz at electricity and physics. It’s these types of activities that I...

How do I get my kids more into the news? Try the interactive stylings of News-o-Matic

by Shari | Best Apps, Educational Apps

I review a lot of apps for kids and thus, am inundated with spinning, whirling, jumping, and shrieking characters/animals/aliens on my iPad. But once in a while, an app comes along that makes me breathe a sigh of “well, finally.” Such is the case with a...

I cannot tell a lie. I did save your spreadsheets under my hat.

by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys

While Mimoco is known for their funky Mimobot flash drives featuring characters from Star Trek, Star Wars, Hello Kitty, Ugly Dolls and Marvel comics, I have to say I’m digging their latest offering just out today: Presidents. Check out the new U.S. Presidents...

Despite all my rage I am still just a hamster in a cage

by Cool Mom Team | Games + Gaming

When my second grader asked me to join her to play a new video game that Daddy had downloaded for PS3, I figured I’d humor her for a few minutes. Little did I know that two hours later I would still be playing–and wrestling to pull myself away. Welcome to...

Lolly Scented Watches. A.K.A. Smell ya later

by Cool Mom Team | Fashion + Accessories

The idea of a scented watch doesn’t exactly make me go running for my credit card. But when I got a taste (heh) of these in person at the NY International Gift Show this week, well I’ve now got some kids begging for new watches. And I’m not closed to...

Social media training wheels for tweens with Everloop Goobit

by Jeana | Best Apps

Any time I talk to a parent with tweens, the conversation eventually turns to the kinds of technology they are using, which then eventually turns into a Q&A session of me asking about cell phone usage, social media usage, cyber bullying (gasp!) and anything else...

How to make an iPod Touch safe for kids

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

[This post has been updated as of January 2014 to include new information] I’m pretty sure almost every one of my oldest daughter’s friends got an iPod Touch for Christmas this year. We’re talking third-graders. And while even we here at Cool Mom...