Coding just got cooler (and cuter) with the Artie 3000 robot.
One of our favorite tech discoveries at this year’s New York Toy Fair was this adorable new drawing robot Artie 3000. What makes him so special you ask? Well, let’s just say he teaches kids ages 7-12 how to code using activities created in collaboration...
8 podcasts I’ve listened to this month
My name is Kristen. And I’m a podcast-a-holic. I am completely obsessed with podcasts now that I have a bit of a commute every morning and afternoon. I love finding new (or usually new-to-me) listens, so I hope my podcast recommendations (other than the obvious...
How can I stop inappropriate follow requests on Instagram?
Last week, we had a lively discussion about inappropriate follow requests on Instagram in our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group. Many parents bemoaned the challenges of trying to navigate this with their kids on Instagram, even on private accounts. Unfortunately,...
The Grammarly keyboard app is a fast typer’s BFF
One of the many reasons I love my smart phone is that it allows me to untether myself from a desk or home office, so I actually end up spending more time with my family. That means I’m sending emails on the fly, and doing a whole lot of texting versus long...
Fire up your printer for these amazing free Women in STEM posters
You’re going to want to stock up on printer ink and rev up your printers for these amazing and totally free Women in STEM posters from the Nevertheless podcast, which tells stories of women who are transforming teaching and learning through technology (which...
Screen time and social media with kids: We might be doing it wrong, parents
Since reading Anya Kamenetz’s interview with Jordan Shapiro on NPR, I’ve made some heavy shifts in how I’m approaching screen time with my kids. For the years that they’ve been on video games, tablets and most recently, their own phones,...
How to set up the Screen Time app to manage your child’s screen time
After finally updating my son’s iPhone SE to iOS 12, I’ve been able to properly utilize the Screen Time app, which by the way, is where you’ll find all the Restrictions you might be familiar with from previous iOS versions. If you’ve got kids...
You can now unsend messages on Facebook Messenger. This is not a drill.
If you’re still using Facebook and Facebook Messenger, then you might have missed some big news that makes life a little bit better: you can now unsend messages on Facebook Messenger. Hey, it only took 10 months, and wasn’t even a thing until it was made...
New emojis for 2019: Getting more inclusive, finally!
In case you were wondering, there will be 230 new emojis hitting your phone in 2019, and we’ve got the scoop. From more gender inclusive couples to people with disabilities, we’re excited to see a lot more diversity, and let’s be honest, a lot more...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
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