Kate Etue
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CuriosityStream gives you thousands of compelling documentaries all in one streaming channel
Documentaries are hot right now. Whether you’re watching President Obama narrate Our Great National Parks with your kids, baking in the schadenfreude…
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This app lets you check out library books on your phone. Free. From home. Yes!
Lately, a lot of readers have been asking us about apps that let you check out free library books. Or,…
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If your kids are gamers, here are 8 tips for raising kids to have good gaming etiquette
My teenage son and his friends are avid online gamers, so I recently broached the topic of good gaming etiquette…
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The 3 best digital planners for parents, according to parents with very strong opinions about planners!
I’m always on a quest for the best digital planner for the school year, because I have developed a very…
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Is the Skylight calendar worth the splurge for big, busy families? We tried it.
I’m mom to a busy family of six, so when I saw the Skylight Calendar in my Instagram feed my…
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We finally found the very best waterproof iPad case for parents and kids
I’ve been on a search for the best waterproof iPad case, and after a long hunt I’ve found it! Or…
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5 home-office gadgets that take your workspace to the next level. (Some, literally.)
I’ve been a work-from-home mom long before the pandemic was a thing, but it usually translated to “work from cafe”…
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How to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics if you’ve cut the cable cord. (Psst: it’s easy, and cheap.)
This year, we want to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics but of course, we happened to have cut our cable…
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4 clever tech solutions that turn handwriting into digital text
We recently had a mom reach out on our Out Tech Your Kids group on Facebook, asking for the best…
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These smart tips and apps can help minimize distracted teen driving
We recently got a question in our Out Tech Your Kids group asking about apps that read texts out loud while…
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Check out the Lasso closed-loop home recycling bin. One word: Wow.
My thirteen-year-old is keenly focused on our family being more environmentally conscious, which I’m all about. Currently, the recyclables in…
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A socially-conscious, updated Oregon Trail game for 2021. Yes, please.
I’m part of the micro-generation Xennials, for whom there was no better reward in middle school computer class for finishing…
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7 of the best news podcasts and programs for kids, from preschool to high school
In our Out Tech Your Kids group on Facebook, a parent recently asked for recommendations for great news podcasts for…
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9 incredible high-tech beauty gifts for Mother’s Day
My favorite Mother’s Day gifts usually involve a day to go recharge with some spa treatments, but I’m thinking this…
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The vocabulary app my kids think is a game. Shhhhhh!
Do you have a struggling speller? As a homeschool mom, I know first-hand how hard it can be to try…
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Here’s where to watch all the 2021 Oscars best picture nominees
In a typical Oscars year, I’m pretty much an expert on the (ahem) animated film category, but when it comes…
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Reader Q and A: What is the best stylus for kids who are budding artists?
In our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook group, a parent asked for recommendations on the best stylus for kids who…
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7 must-do tips for spring cleaning your email inbox
We talked last week about tips for spring-cleaning your phone, and this week I’m taking a stab at my email.…
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9 smart tips for spring cleaning your phone, inside and out.
With spring nearly here, I’m getting antsy to clean up my yard and go through all my closets to get…
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3 cool ways to try new board games online or play old favorites with friends
We’re huge board game geeks in my family. Our stack of strategy games is up to the ceiling. And while…