How to figure out how much of the total solar eclipse you’ll see, based on where you live.
If you’re counting down the days to the total solar eclipseĀ (or The Great American Eclipse) like us, you’ll probably want to know exactly how much you’ll see of it based on where you live, which is why you’ll want to check this handy calculator...
The 3 best websites for coordinating meals. Yes, there’s tech for that now.
Whatever the case may be, whether it’s sick kids or new neighbors, getting meals goes a really long way. And, of course, tech helps, too. Seriously, how did our parents survive without it? Here, I’m sharing my 3 favorite go-to sites for coordinating meals...
Learn how to code your own app for free, thanks to Apple.
In this fast-paced age of technology, coding skills are pretty valuable, whether you’re looking to change careers yourself, or you’ve got a teen looking ahead to college and beyond. Well, a new option just came available to you thanks to Apple, and even...
Hey kids, Viola Davis is reading your bedtime story tonight!
When Guy Raz, of NPR’s TED Radio Hour and Wow in the World podcast fame, recommends a website for kids, you go, because, obvy. And no surprise, the SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Storyline Online is a fantastic resource for parents that you might not know about....
3 helpful group gift websites that make the process so much easier
We’re coming up end-of-the-year gifts for teachers, grads, and coaches over the next month, plus Father’s Day, which often means lots of group gifts. And as you might have experienced, chasingĀ people down and keeping track of everyone’s money (all...
Free Valentine’s Day e-cards from the New York Public Library. Because books are hot.
These free Valentine’s Day e-cards from the New York Public Library (NYPL) gave us a little chuckle this morning, so we just had to share the love so you could share it too. Just head over to the NYPL website and create one of your own for your special...
Meet STEM Club: The new STEM gift subscription for kids from Amazon
It’s no surprise that Amazon has jumped on the STEMĀ for kids bandwagon given its popularity as of late (and hey, hooray for that). Back in 2015, they launched theirĀ STEM toys and games shop, and now, they’ve gotĀ STEM Club, a gift subscription service for...
A cool online resource for teaching kids about the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations
I was so thrilled to discover this resource guide from the Library of Congress that’s full of a variety of primary source materials that document the U.S. Presidential Inaugurations through our country’s history. It’s such a fantastic wealth of...
How to explain the the U.S. election to kids
We’re always thankful for resources that help make sense of tricky topics for our kids, like today’sĀ election. Even if you really paid attention in history, the Electoral College can be confusing. So, if you’re looking for ways to explain the U.S....
3 of the best websites for gorgeous online party invitation for your kids.
We recently shared tips for throwing a birthday party on a budget at Cool Mom Picks, and one of our favoriteĀ tricks is to use onlineĀ invitations for the party. Not only does it save you a lot of money, but it makes tracking so much easier, from who’s coming to...
Should you trust Amazon product reviews? ReviewMeta to the rescue.
We know that as much as you rely on Cool Mom Tech (and Cool Mom Picks) for product recommendations (right?), we pretty much all stillĀ check Amazon reviews before we make a purchase. But as you can probably guess, for many products, the reviews aren’t super...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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* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
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