Websites We Love
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Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land map
Read Essay →: Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land mapI originally stumbled on this incredible Native Land Map when it was shared in honor of Indigenous People’s Day and — wow.…
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The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generation
Read Essay →: The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generationWith all the social and humanitarian crises we are facing as a nation, it’s more important than ever that the…
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All the ways kids are using tech to make their holiday gift wishlists: 11 ideas
Read Essay →: All the ways kids are using tech to make their holiday gift wishlists: 11 ideasI’m absolutely fascinated by the way my own kids and step kids use tech to make ongoing gift wish lists…
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The new 2020 Election Google Trends page will have you geeking out. (Or freaking out. Depends.)
Read Essay →: The new 2020 Election Google Trends page will have you geeking out. (Or freaking out. Depends.)Just yesterday, Google launched their 2020 Election Google Trends page, which allows you to see exactly what the rest of…
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The OurStory app: Highlighting books with diverse content and by content creators from marginalized communities. YES!
Read Essay →: The OurStory app: Highlighting books with diverse content and by content creators from marginalized communities. YES!Over the years, we here at Cool Mom Tech (and Cool Mom Picks) have believed in the importance of supporting…
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SchoolClosures.org offers free resources for families affected by school closures
Read Essay →: SchoolClosures.org offers free resources for families affected by school closuresBoth Liz and I got word this week that our kids will be out of school for the rest of…
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Outschool: Real-time, teacher-led courses for kids…from home.
Read Essay →: Outschool: Real-time, teacher-led courses for kids…from home.As a homeschool mom, there’s something I’ve realized about myself over the past couple years: I’m not great at everything.…
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Rebel Girls Boundless: A new, inspiring digital magazine that we desperately needed
Read Essay →: Rebel Girls Boundless: A new, inspiring digital magazine that we desperately neededWe’ve said it before but we’ll say it again: Representation matters. That’s why we were thrilled to support Goodnight Stories…
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The new Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood website is magic for kids and adults alike
Read Essay →: The new Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood website is magic for kids and adults alikeOne of my very favorite movies this year was the Fred Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, which simultaneously shed new light…
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What parents need to know about the new Amazon Teen shopping program
Read Essay →: What parents need to know about the new Amazon Teen shopping programPerhaps you’ve heard about the Amazon Teen shopping program, in which parents can set up an Amazon login for your teens…
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Where to play all your favorite classic video games from childhood, for free!
Read Essay →: Where to play all your favorite classic video games from childhood, for free!Warning: you’re about to seriously waste some time reliving your childhood. We’ve found the motherlode of retro computer games thanks…
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Here’s a video and lesson for every single element of the periodic table. And it’s free!
Read Essay →: Here’s a video and lesson for every single element of the periodic table. And it’s free!Calling all homeschoolers, chemistry geeks, and STEM lovers! You need to see this incredible free resource from TED-Ed. They’ve launched…
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Celebrate the Super Blue Blood Moon with this fun DIY moon calendar
Read Essay →: Celebrate the Super Blue Blood Moon with this fun DIY moon calendarWe’re pretty excited about the Super Blue Blood Moon that should hopefully be visible in the wee hours of the…
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A new easy way for parents to teach teens responsibility and independence, through shopping online.
Read Essay →: A new easy way for parents to teach teens responsibility and independence, through shopping online.We know that parents of teens (us included!) are always searching for ways to help teach them responsibility, and slowly…
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Could Han Solo really survive in carbonite? The new series Science and Star Wars has the answers.
Read Essay →: Could Han Solo really survive in carbonite? The new series Science and Star Wars has the answers.My son is the type of kid who can’t just watch Star Wars and enjoy it as a fun fantasy…
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The 3 best websites for coordinating meals to deliver to new parents, or neighbors in need.
Read Essay →: The 3 best websites for coordinating meals to deliver to new parents, or neighbors in need.Whatever the case may be, whether it’s sick kids or new neighbors, giving meals goes a really long way. And,…
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Learn how to code your own app for free, thanks to Apple.
Read Essay →: 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…
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Hey kids, Viola Davis is reading your bedtime story tonight!
Read Essay →: 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,…
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3 helpful group gift websites that make the process so much easier
Read Essay →: 3 helpful group gift websites that make the process so much easierWe’re coming up end-of-the-year gifts for teachers, grads, and coaches over the next month, plus Father’s Day, which often means…
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Free Valentine’s Day e-cards from the New York Public Library. Because books are hot.
Read Essay →: 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…