Caroline Siegrist
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7 of the best meditation apps to help you calm anxiety. Deep breaths really do help.
Anxiety feels like a constant companion at my house these days, and I’ve been making good use of meditation apps…
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13 of the hottest high-tech beauty gifts this year, if only for yourself
High-tech beauty products have improved significantly in recent years, making it possible to save a lot of money on expensive…
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Help for kids with anxiety: 4 excellent mindfulness podcasts to help soothe the scaries of the world
If you need help for kids with anxiety, I am so grateful for these terrific mindfulness podcasts for kids. We…
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Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, free
I’m among millions of parents all over the country concerned about widespread efforts to ban “controversial” books in our public…
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7 of the best multiplayer VR games for kids: Our favorites for all ages
If your kid likes multiplayer VR games, clear some space in your living room, parents! Because I have 7 multiplayer games…
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How to back up your computer data: 3 steps to make sure those photos, files and documents are safe!
I’ve been hearing more and more people asking how to back up computer data, as they express concerns about cyberattacks…
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The best family organization apps for sharing calendars, keeping up with chores, planning meals and more
Family organization apps are such a lifesaver, at least once you accept that life admin is part and parcel of…
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Skip the office visits, parents: Speech therapy is now available online.
We know that online mental health therapy access has exploded over the past two years, and increasingly so have other kinds of…
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This new bedtime podcast for kids is a parents’ life saver
I’m grateful for any tech that makes bedtime easier, so I was excited to discover Netflix Jr.’s brand new Bedtime…
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10 cool Valentine’s gifts for geeks: From STEM to Star Wars
Who else is shopping for Valentine’s gifts for geeks this year? My own spouse takes his, ahem, calling as a…
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How to add a holiday aesthetic to your iPhone: 3 easy ways
Lately I’ve been looking for the best way to add a holiday aesthetic to my iPhone, uh…. like all the…
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The best new video games for families to let everyone in on the fun. You too, parents! | Holiday Gift Guide
Who else is in the market for cool new video games for your families? Video games tend to get a…
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How this screen-free meditation device has helped my son with anxiety
I’m always trying to get my anxious son to do mindfulness exercises with me, but it can be a tough…
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The new snow globe Pop Sockets are a must-have situation this holiday
How magical are these snow globe Pop Sockets that I just discovered for the holidays? Yes, they perform the exact…
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The best apps for road trips with kids: Map apps, entertainment apps, even restroom finder apps!
I’m grateful for this list of the best apps for road trips with kids, because it turns out, I’m not…
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An inventive new soap dispenser that might just get our kids to wash their hands. Bring on the bubbles!
I get to review fun kids products all the time, but it’s been a while since I saw one that…
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5 must-have apps for holiday planning. Dinner is back!
This holiday season, I’ve been researching apps for holiday planning as one of many ways to make big holiday meals…
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The new Rebel Girls app puts kids’ favorite inspiring women right in their earbuds
I’ve been a huge Rebel Girls fan since their very first book came out, so naturally I’m so excited to…
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Is the new iOS 15 Focus Mode feature helpful for parents? I tried it to find out.
Lately I’ve heard some mixed opinions about the Focus feature on the latest iOS 15. If you haven’t updated your…
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5 ergonomic laptop accessories you should consider for your work and study set-ups
As someone who now regularly attends physical therapy, let me be the first to advise you about the importance of…