Yik Yak and Secret: 2 more anonymous social apps parents need to watch out for on their kids’ phones.
We keep a close eye on the social apps gaining popularity, Â not just because we publish a tech site for parents, but because we want to know what apps our own kids might hear about, especially before they start using them and possibly get into trouble. That’s...
A kid’s guide to how Internet ads work. Don’t worry, it’s fun.
As familiar as I am with Internet ads, it’s easy for me to forget that my kids do not, which is especially important now that my two oldest children are using the computer on a daily basis. Not matter how tech-savvy your kids are, this awesome kid’s guide...
The Apple security hole – What you need to know
As someone who uses all Apple gadgets, including an iPhone, iPad, and my precious MacBook Air, I’ve had my eye on the news about the Apple security hole that was discovered on Friday. But now it seems to be affecting more applications than originally stated, so...
NYC implements social media guidelines for schools: Worth a look for parents wherever you live
We finally decided to give our sixth grader a smart phone. And while I think the good has outweighed the bad so far, I really wasn’t prepared for how complicated things would get — and how quickly it would happen. So I can see why implementing social media...
Piquing Our Geek: Facial recognition technology goes from the military to your own smartphone
Eye scanning and facial recognition technology seems like something you only see in classic Schwarzzeneger and Tom Cruise movies. But with the introduction of HoyosID, at CES 2014, going all Mission Impossible with our phones is in our grasp now. Which means it will...
The Barbie Plastic Surgery App and the other worst apps for kids on iTunes from Corina Rodriguez
This week, parents–and anyone else with an iota of common sense–expressed outrage over the discovery of the Barbie Plastic Surgery App, whose name was soon changed to Barbara for legal reasons. As for ethical changes? Not so much. The app, rated for kids...
Aaaand the Snapchat copycat apps are here with the Selfie.im App
As if we haven’t already learned that everything lasts for ever, even a selfie on Snapchat, another app developer is pushing boundaries with a copycat version though this one gives the user a little more control. Presumably. If you have kids on social media this...
Tech talk with kids: The new sex talk
If you hadn’t already figure it out, we here at Cool Mom Tech are huge advocates of talking to your kids about technology early and often, and that’s exactly what our Editor Kristen told the Christian Science Monitor for their cover story on Parenting the...
What is SnapHack? It’s the reason we warned parents about Snapchat.
Just a few weeks ago, we featured four apps kids are using that parents should know about, and noted that SnapChat was decreasing in popularity–which gives us a small sigh of relief. But with a brand new app release this week, we’re thinking kids might...
4 apps kids are using that parents really should know about
Parenting tweens and teens is challenging enough, but the prevalence of tech in most kids’ lives makes it that much more important for parents to try and stay one step ahead. Where safe internet browsing was once our biggest concern, now smart phones and social...
How to talk to teens and tweens about smart tech use and safety
Just about every day, I have a moment where I’m grateful social media wasn’t around when I was a teen or pre-teen. Don’t get me wrong; technology is a major positive in my life and in my kids’ lives. But it’s also kind of scary to think...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.
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