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Why are kids watching other people play video games? A tech expert weighs in.

Why are kids watching other people play video games? A tech expert weighs in.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

So your kids are obsessed with watching other people play video games and you can’t quite wrap your mind around it. We decided to ask video gaming expert Dr. Rachel Kowert to weigh in on this phenomenon and tell us what we need to know. We’ve spoken about...
25 things kids should know before they get a smartphone

25 things kids should know before they get a smartphone

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

Whether your kids have had a smartphone for awhile now, or you’re considering getting them started with one, it’s important that they understand how to use it. And as we all know, when it comes to a smartphone, it’s not as simple as dialing a number...
5 ways to encourage screen-life balance in your kids (and you)

5 ways to encourage screen-life balance in your kids (and you)

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

Raising kids in a digital age presents all sorts of parenting challenges. That’s one of the many reasons we started Cool Mom Tech, along with our new Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group (OTYK). And we talk about it a lot on our Spawned Parenting Podcast. While it can be...
Instagram Stories trick: Turn your Live Photos into Boomerangs!

Instagram Stories trick: Turn your Live Photos into Boomerangs!

by Liz Gumbinner | Social Media, Tips and Tricks

I often like adding Boomerangs to an Instagram Story to help change things up from still photos. But then, I either have to go shoot a Boomerang in Instagram (and figure out what to shoot) or open the Boomerang app itself. Not one of life’s greatest problems,...
Parents beware: The Siri 911 prank is going around again.

Parents beware: The Siri 911 prank is going around again.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

My son just texted me: “Mom, Say 18 to Siri, but then watch your screen.” Sure enough, a countdown for calling 911 pops up. Thankfully, I was watching my screen like he told me to and I was able to stop it. Related: The first thing your child should say...
YouTube slated to launch new web platform for kids. But there’s a catch.

YouTube slated to launch new web platform for kids. But there’s a catch.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

YouTube has come under major scrutiny in the last couple of years with inappropriate videos showing up on their popular YouTube Kids apps, from awful parodies to suicide how-to videos. So according to a recent report, they’ve decided to launch a new web version...
How to set up a family account for your Kindle library. Yay for sharing books!

How to set up a family account for your Kindle library. Yay for sharing books!

by Kate Etue | Tips and Tricks, Gear + Hardware

My daughter and I have the same taste in books, generally, so we love sharing anything good we’ve read lately. That’s typically been much easier to do with hardcopy books than digital ones, but now you can set up a Family Library for your Kindle library....
iPhone trick: Here’s how to hide photos in your iPhone photo gallery

iPhone trick: Here’s how to hide photos in your iPhone photo gallery

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

If you’re like me, you’ve gone into your iPhone to show someone a photo, and as you scroll through the thousands of images, you realize you didn’t delete those photos. Yes, you know what I’m talking about (actually, I’m talking about my...
Don’t be that parent! 8 smart parent-teacher communication etiquette tips for the digital age

Don’t be that parent! 8 smart parent-teacher communication etiquette tips for the digital age

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

We’re thrilled to welcome a new monthly columnist, Dr. Devorah Heitner, author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive and Survive in Their Digital World and the founder of Raising Digital Natives, a resource for schools and families wishing to cultivate a climate of...
Why I’m switching from Chrome to Firefox (and how to do it)

Why I’m switching from Chrome to Firefox (and how to do it)

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

I’ve been a longtime Chrome user, but after having some functionality on a few different websites, I’ve decided it might be time to seek other options. And then I did a deep dive into their privacy issues, let’s just say it’s a very good time...
iPhone trick: How to search your photos quickly using multi-keyword search

iPhone trick: How to search your photos quickly using multi-keyword search

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

I currently have just under 12,000 photos on my iPhone. I know, I know, but when you work in social media and have four adorable children, it happens. As you might guess, even with the handy location feature, as well as moments, favorites, and face recognition,...
How to take great photos of your kids? Use this trick my teenager taught me.

How to take great photos of your kids? Use this trick my teenager taught me.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

A few weeks ago, my teenager asked me to take a few photos of her while we were visiting my son at camp in Washington D.C., but she kept moving through her poses too quickly that all I kept getting were photos of her in motion. Not so great for the ‘gram, Mom!...
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Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide

How to create strong passwords: A super easy guide! | cool mom tech

44 Cool Alexa Skills to Know

What you can do with the Amazon Echo Dot: 44 fun and useful skills

Talking to Kids About the Ethics of ChatGPT

Rules around AI and ChatGPT in the classroom: A starting point for good conversations with kids

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