How to get your movie watching in before the Oscars
I love awards season. The glitz, the glamour, the uncomfortable red carpet interviews with Kathy Griffin. But year in and year out, like many parents, I always find myself facing Oscar night without having seen a single nominated movie. Kind of puts you at a...
No sitter tonight? Grab the one you love and stream one of our favorite romantic movies
The fact is, the majority of us will not be out enjoying an overpriced prix fixe dinner and complimentary glass of California sparkling wine with our sweethearts tonight, as much as that sounds wonderful. More likely, we’ll be tucking the kids in, then hoping...
The Disney Dream Cruise 5 top tech features. (What, you were expecting animatronic presidents?)
Last week, I was thrilled to join a few bloggers and a whole lot of media for the inaugural sailing of the Disney Dream Cruise line from Orlando to the Bahamas. Why yes, I do love my job. Funny you should ask. While my son and I enjoyed outdoor games, swimming, beach...
Readeez, now for your mobile viewing pleasure
If you’re not familiar with Readeez, and you have a child who’s starting to read, then you’re in for a treat. This series of adorably-designed videos are paired with songs, poems and written words to help kids associate letters with their...
And a very BetaMaXmas to you too
There was once a magical time. A time when children waited in breathless anticipation for their favorite Christmas Special to play on TV. There was no DVR or Video On Demand; no rewinding or fast-forwarding; no YouTube; no bathroom breaks. You had only one shot to...
Shooting from the heart: Expressive Photography from The Shutter Sisters
I might be aging myself here, but remember when only professional photographers had professional cameras? Now it seems that every other house has a professional level camera, even if most people don’t know how to get the most out of them. Enter the fabulous new...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
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At-Home Learning Help
* 14 very cool virtual summer camps for kids
* 8 of our favorite online educational resources
* 10 awesome online STEM camps for kids this summer
* Homeschooling 101: Tips for newbies
* 8 ideas for homeschool schedules that may work for you
* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
* 15 awesome podcasts to keep kids engaged
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