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The new Secret Code book and app teach girls to solve problems with coding

by Caroline Siegrist | Fun Apps for Kids

I loved the Secret Code book when it came out two years ago, and so I was especially pumped to see the new Secret Code app bringing the book to life with its recent launch. Where the story of Rox’s Secret Code introduced kids to the possibilities of coding...

Calling all video gaming Potterheads! The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is here.

by Kristen Chase | Games + Gaming

If you’ve got someone in your home whose love for LEGO and Harry Potter have transcended toys, books, and movies, we give you the newest release: LEGO Harry Potter Collection for Xbox One and Nintendo Switch. We can hear the sound of wands swishing already....

Detective Agency: The new Carmen Sandiego-style game from Osmo

by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming

We’re huge fans of Osmo around my house. The kids love to play their innovative games, and I love that they seamlessly marry tangible, hands-on play with screen time. So when I saw their new game just announced today, Detective Agency, is a Carmen Sandiego-style...

5 fun, not-too-scary Halloween apps for kids

by Kate Etue | Fun Apps for Kids

Halloween is right around the corner, so we decided to round-up fun Halloween apps for kids that aren’t too scary, all of which happen to be free (yay!). What a fun way to get them excited about Halloween, though if your kids are anything like ours,...

Find your own town on this amazing, interactive Native Land map

by Liz Gumbinner | Educational Apps For Kids, Websites Worth a Bookmark

I just stumbled on this incredible Native Land Map shared in honor of Indigenous People’s Day and — wow. What a worthwhile educational site to explore today, especially if you sit down and do it with your kids. The map covers North America, as well as...

Xbox launches their Adaptive Controller. Hooray for more inclusive gaming!

by Kristen Chase | Games + Gaming

We were so pleased to hear that the Xbox Adaptive Controller that has been making the news over the last few months has finally launched. That means kids and adults with disabilities who aren’t able to use current Xbox controller now have one that will hopefully...

This fun supermarket app gives kids tons of delicious, imaginative play | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Fun Apps for Kids

This is a sponsored message from Kinsane Entertainment Inc. If you’ve ever told your kids not to play with their food, well, now there’s one way they totally can: Fruits vs Veggies Supermarket App for iOS and Android. This fun, safe, and simple interactive...

This fun, safe new app from KinToons lets your kid play DJ….with nursery rhymes!

by Cool Mom Staff | Educational Apps For Kids, Fun Apps for Kids

This is a sponsored message from KinToons Music! Singing! A flying turtle with a jet pack! An ice cream-eating duck! It all comes together in the wonderful new KinToons Nursery Rhyme DJ app, a fun, colorful, and totally safe environment for nursery rhyme-loving kids....

Are the video games your kids love safe for them? We can help.

by Cool Mom Staff | Games + Gaming, Internet Safety

If you thought your kids tech-savvy as toddlers, it’s amazing to see how quickly they pick up video games when they get a little older. They know what’s hot and what’s not faster than Mario with a super star power-up. Turns out there are tons of...

The new Khan Academy Kids app is a parental godsend. Plus it’s free!

by Caroline Siegrist | Educational Apps For Kids

As my son gets older, I’m starting to look for cool educational apps to give him a leg up on counting and letters and other basic skills. The clear favorite for now? The brand new Khan Academy Kids, a free learning app from Khan Academy and Duck Duck Moose,...

GeoGuessr is a brilliant way to get your kids excited about geography

by Kristen Chase | Educational Apps For Kids

My apologies to anyone trying to get in touch with me for the last hour because I’ve been playing GeoGuessr and have no plans on stopping. If you’re a travel buff, or love geography, or want a way to challenge your kids to get excited about both of those...

The new Highlights Hangout podcast brings your kid’s favorite magazine to their ears

by Kristen Chase | Kids

As someone who grew up on Highlights magazine and took everyone opportunity to introduce it to her kids, I was so excited to hear that they were launching a podcast for kids, and from the makers of Wow in the World! I loaded it up on my son’s phone as soon as it...

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