Why the new HBO NOW could be the most amazing service for families
As someone who has been trying to cut the cord from cable TV, I’m pretty excited to learn that HBO NOW means the network is taking that first step towards saying, hey cable companies, we don’t actually need you anymore. And that’s a huge deal, both...
Oscars online resources: Live backstage feeds, red carpet interviews, celebrities on Twitter, and more.
Not all of us will be able to focus on every moment of the red carpet entrances (kids needing dinner), the Oscars monologue (kid needs to use the bathroom), or even the one award you’ve been waiting for all night (kids have to go to bed) but you can get a ton...
Where to see all the Super Bowl ads. Because sometimes that’s the best part
Football fans or not, millions of viewers flock to the Super Bowl for the commercials. Pretty much everyone wants to see the ads that will have everyone buzzing the next day — or in real time on Twitter. But if you want a pre-game sneak peek at the Super Bowl...
2 new YouTube channels for kids that are smart, fun, and free
Trying to find appropriate content on YouTube for kids can be a challenge. Because you know, YouTube isn’t always super kid-friendly — especially YouTube comments. Good news: we found two new kids’ channels on YouTube that I think parents will love...
The 2014 Simpsons holiday intro: This time, with more Olaf
Every year for a looong time now I’ve looked forward to the annual Simpsons holiday intro that takes seasonal themes and runs with them, hilariously. This year’s sequence does not disappoint–a Christmas (or Hanukkah?) miracle in itself considering...
Prep your ice palaces, people. The new nabi Frozen Karaoke Box Bundle is here
We know. Frozen — and all of its songs — will never leave us. Acceptance is key here, friends. But I have to admit, it tickles me something serious whenever I hear (or better, overhear) little voices trying to belt out the movie’s big ballads. So...
14 of the best (this means fun!) YouTube videos for kids
The thing about YouTube is, it can go from super fun to totally overwhelming–not to mention disturbing–on a dime. Sometimes when I’m watching my 5-year-old son watch his YouTube videos on my old iPad, all I can do is hope that we don’t land on...
Oh captain, my captain: Our favorite Robin Williams movie clips
We’re shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Robin Williams, an entertainer who defined our childhood and still stayed relevant over all these years. He made us laugh, cry, and laugh-cry, with his amazing ability to transform into so many beloved...
A Better Queue will change the way you watch Netflix forever.
Unfortunately this site is no longer around. Bummer. The extensive selection on Netflix is both a blessing and a curse–so many titles I’ve never heard of, but that also means I have no idea if they’ll be right for my family or even something...
Amazon’s new original kids’ series Annedroids gets kids loving STEM
The stats are sobering: Women only account for 26 percent of the STEM jobs in the U.S. So there’s been a recent, nationwide nudge to get our girls and young women interested and engaged in science, technology, engineering and math, as we’ve reported...
Apple TV vs Roku vs Amazon Fire TV: A triple streaming media device smackdown
If you’re going to make the investment in a new streaming media device, we want to helping you out by comparing the top three – Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV and Roku 3 – and taking a closer look at the pros and cons, especially as they relate to family...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.
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No More Mean Girls, by Katie Hurley
The Yes Brain, by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson
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How to Be a Happier Parent by KJ Dell'Antonia
Raising Empowered Daughters by Mike Adamick
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