Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents

by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Tech, Gear + Hardware, Kids

This is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is a great time, thanks to Dell’s Black Friday in July sale. Starting June 30, visit Dell.com/CoolMomTech for big savings off all kinds of...

This baby monitor has features that make you go, “whoa…how do they do that?”

by Cool Mom Team | Babies, Gear + Hardware, Kids

This is a sponsored message from the pixsee Baby Monitor If you have been looking for the high-tech baby monitor that “does it all” — and more — you’ll be amazed by the pixsee baby monitor. It’s not just an incredible (and adorable)...

Helpful apps for your Super Bowl party…or any given Sunday.

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

If you’re getting ready for the Super Bow (whoa) this Sunday, and plan on having company to make it more fun, we’ve got 7 apps for your Super Bowl party that you’ll want to download stat, from party planning help to food and drink delivery, to...

The top 10 most popular posts on Cool Mom Tech in 2021

by Cool Mom Team | Editors' Picks of the Year, Link Roundups, Tips and Tricks

Every year, we think it’s fascinating to look back and see the top posts we wrote that captured our readers’ interests and imagination. Some of the favorites were just fun (hey, trendy halloween costume!) while most this year were really helpful. And hey,...

12 practical tech gifts to help get us through another long winter | Holiday Tech Gifts

by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts

Not everyone loves a big, splurgey, outrageous tech gift — some of us are happy with practical tech gifts. Especially these days, when those gifts just may help us get through another (deep sigh) long winter. Colder weather has officially settled in for many of...

How to set up a new tablet for kids: 7 things parents should consider first

by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google With a new tablet for kids high up on lots of holiday wish lists this year, it’s important for parents to ensure that the new device is set up properly. But it’s not just about making sure the tablet is charged...

Fun Halloween iPhone cases that we’d dress our phones in all year long.

by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware

Who says your iPhone can’t get dressed up for Halloween too? These fun Halloween iPhone cases are the perfect way to get a little festive for the month of October — and beyond. But especially now, with so many costumed trick or treaters hoping to (safely)...

44 cool things you can do with the Amazon Echo: From productive time-savers to just plain fun.

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks, Life and Home

There are so many things you can do with an Amazon Echo, something I quickly learned after getting an Amazon Echo Dot for Christmas a few years ago .(It’s no Echo Studio, but still…) I admit I was a little skeptical at first. What’s all the buzz...

Google and Headspace team up to help families practice mindfulness and find screen life balance | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

This is a sponsored message on behalf of Google For most parents, balancing screen time has always been a challenge. But over this last year, the struggle became even more real, with three in five parents allowing an increase in time spent on gadgets. And as Google...

5 important digital parenting questions parents should ask themselves (and know the answers to)

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

We’ve always said that raising digital natives, especially since we’re not digital natives ourselves, means understanding the role of technology in our family. But when it comes to knowing what questions to ask (and answer), well, that can be the...