The Thimble STEM subscription box brings cool projects to your doorstep every month
I’m amazed at the quantity and quality of STEM toys and projects for kids that keep coming out. Anything that parents view as educational and kids view as entertainment gets a thumbs up in my book, which is why I’m excited about a new STEM subscription...
Fun Valentine’s Day tech gifts for $75 or less
Now that Valentine’s Day is just a few days away, we look at it as one more thoughtful opportunity to give a coveted gadget to that special someone. I love any excuse to give (or ahem, get) a tech gift. And it definitely has more longevity than flowers. So in...
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While we laud the continual stream of gadgets that provide us with smart appliances for smarter homes, it gives pause for thought on how all of these connected devices are interacting with each other, what they’re accessing, and most importantly who is accessing...
The coolest new tech for parents this year: Best of CES 2016
At the recent CES 2016 show, coverage, I was excited to see all the incredible tech designed just to help parents make our lives run a little smoother on a day-to-day basis. (No diaper changing robots yet, sorry.) From trusted brands showing off impressive...
The coolest new wearable fitness trackers: 7 fascinating picks from CES 2016
I’m still trying to parse through the gads of incredible tech I saw at the International CES 2016 show last week, but one thing is for certain, wearable fitness trackers, those hot tech accessories that really blew up over the last couple of years, still take...
An eco-friendly printer with ink cartridges that don’t need changing every minute? Whoa.
There’s a pop-up on my computer that alerts me when the ink on my home printer is running low. And every time the little window appears, I think, wait, didn’t I just put new cartridges in the printer? It’s definitely an annoyance and a huge expense....
The new Toca Blocks turns your kids into their own masters of the universe. Mainly because they’re building it from scratch.
My entire household is pretty thrilled that Toca Blocks, the 30th(!) app from favorite app developer, Toca Boca, just launched today. I got an early peek at it, and I’m happy to report, it’s just as fabulous as the others. And while Toca Hair Salon and...
Best kids’ tablet in terms of security, function, parental controls, and value| Reader Q+A
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I’m looking to purchase the best kids’ tablet for a 3-year-old, and maybe one for an 8-year-old. What do you suggest? – Reader, via Facebook. Oh, to be a kid on Christmas morning opening up a brand new tablet to play with!...
Circle with Disney screen time management system: Is it worth it for parents?
A lot of our readers have been asking us about Circle with Disney, a new device on that market designed to connect to your WiFi specifically to help parents monitor their kids’ internet usage and manage screen time. We were really curious about how it works and...Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide
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