Hey, Alexa! Where’s Santa? And other festive Echo skills for the holiday.
Just in time for Christmas, we've found 7 festive Echo skills that make the holidays just a little more fun, for your kids and for you too. And hey, if you don't have an Amazon Echo just yet, this might be reason to ask Santa for one. Hey, maybe he'll even deliver it...
Cool Fortnite gifts for your game-obsessed kids. Orange Justice, forever!
Question: how many times in the last day has your kid danced Orange Justice? If the answer is more than once, then you're going to want to check out these cool Fortnite gifts we've found for kids who are obsessed with the game. Sure, they'd love more playing time, but...
FamousBrick LEGO minifigures bring their favorite famous people down to size
Whether you have a LEGO fanatic that is nine or 49, FamousBrick's LEGO minifigures lets you put anyone from Bill Gates to Luna Lovegood into their Christmas stocking. Though can we leave Elon Musk in there? (Just kidding! Sort of.) Made from real LEGO bricks, each...
7 of our kids’ favorite Nintendo Switch games
With so many kids either asking for a Nintendo Switch this holiday season, or looking to add to their Nintendo Switch game collection, we decided to share some of our own kids' favorite games, along with favorites from our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group (you are a...
Snap and edit photos like a pro, no fancy camera equipment required
We've been longtime friends with Jill Krause, founder of the popular BabyRabies.com parenting website, and recently Happy Loud Life, where she chronicles her RV-living adventures with her family of 6, and longtime admirers of her amazing photos, which it turns out are...
10 cool Nintendo Switch accessories, recommended by parents who know
With a few of our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group members looking to gift a Nintendo Switch to their kid this holiday season, we've had a few awesome threads about the popular gadget, including the cool Nintendo Switch accessories. If you're giving the gift of the...
9 smart home holiday gifts in every price range, from affordable to incredible | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
If you really want to make someone's holiday this year, consider splurging on one of these hot smart home holiday gifts that will functionally make their lives so much easier. From smart home assistants that can turn on the coffee maker and warm up the house before...
10 stylish tech gifts for the techie with impeccable taste | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
For our next Tech Holiday Gift Guide, we're sharing our favorite stylish tech gifts. Admittedly, they're some of our favorites to give, and receive. Hint hint. We've rounded up 10 stylish tech gifts that are perfect for someone who loves designer gear. These just so...
Dyson has a vacuum cleaner toy for kids that actually works. Yes, you read that correctly
Back when my kids were toddlers, I remember joking with friends that I wished their little play vacuum cleaners they loved so much would actually work. And well, that's exactly what Dyson has made. I'm not even kidding one bit. The new Casdon Dyson Ball Vacuum looks...
10 cool holiday tech toys for tweens and big kids | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
Next up in our Holiday Tech Gift Guide 2018, we're featuring cool tech toys for tweens and big kids. Hey, we know first-hand how hard older kids can be to shop for, but having consulted with them we're pretty sure these tech toys, gifts and gadgets will be total hits...
12 delightfully geeky gifts under $20 | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
If you're like us and have an abundance of geeks to buy for this holiday season, you'll appreciate these awesome, affordable geeky gifts under $20 for the holidays. Whether they're into Star Wars, Stranger Things, Dr. Who, or just losing themselves in great video...
21 of the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list | Tech Holiday Gift Guide 2018
If you're stuffing those stockings that have been hung by the chimney with care, we've got the coolest tech stocking stuffers for everyone on your list this year, from really affordable tech accessories to a few splurges. And trust us when we say that these are legit....
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What are the best screen time management strategies that work for parents? 5 that work. | Guide to Digital Parenting
Next up in our Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting, we tackle one of the biggest challenges parents face each day: screen time management. We know full well how hard it can be to decide how much is the right amount of time for our kids, especially as they get older....
What’s the best way to set screen time rules at home? 5 simple methods | Guide to Digital Parenting
As part of our Ultimate Guide to Digital Parenting, we know that a top question from parents is the best way to set screen time rules when we're at home. And we've got so many helpful approaches for you! Because bringing gadgets into your family's lives is more than...
How can I stop inappropriate follow requests on Instagram?
Last week, we had a lively discussion about inappropriate follow requests on Instagram in our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group. Many parents bemoaned the challenges of trying to navigate this with their kids on Instagram, even on private accounts. Unfortunately,...
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This viral iPhone keyboard trick really works
tThis morning I was scrolling through Facebook and found several friends had shared this iPhone keyboard trick that I had never seen before. And well, of course I had to give it a try. Guess what? It totally works, and it's a gamechanger. Related: A smart trick for...
10 reasons why this smartphone alternative makes a brilliant holiday gift
If your kids are anything like ours, they've got a phone up high on their holiday wish list. And as much as you want Santa to make them squeal, you also know that a smartphone is a huge responsibility that they might not be ready for just yet. That's why we're so...
Where to find A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving streaming for free this year. Because, tradition.
We have a few Thanksgiving traditions in our family: mom's pumpkin pie, a turkey that's never quite ready when we expect it to be, and A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on TV. Because Lucy, Linus and the rest of the gang are just a sentimental tradition I'm not willing to...
12 ways this little smart gadget can make your holidays a whole lot easier.
With the holidays right around the corner, we're always looking for ways to make this busy season easier and more enjoyable. For us, a little extra time and sanity goes a long way. And well, there is actually a gadget for that. We're thrilled to welcome back our...
Amazon FreeTime Unlimited + Audible are about to make your holiday travel so much happier!
If you're fans of Amazon FreeTime Unlimited, you'll be thrilled to hear they just added over 1,000 Audible books for kids into the mix, with tons of popular titles ready for listening. Related: Here's what you need to know about the Amazon Echo Dot for Kids For just...
The new Secret Code book and app teach girls to solve problems with coding
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 -- like...
The new Star Wars Otterbox cases are out of this world. We mean, galaxy.
It's November, which means fall, and Thanksgiving, and apparently if you're Otterbox, more Star Wars smartphone cases. We were totally into the Star Wars cases they launched last year, and even more into the Solo: A Star Wars Story cases. However, their newest...
Calling all video gaming Potterheads! The LEGO Harry Potter Collection is here.
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. Related:...
50 must-listen podcasts from podcast-addicted parents who know
We recently asked the members of our Out Tech Your Kids Facebook Group to share their choices for best podcasts for parents -- that don't have to be about parenting at all -- and wow, we scored big. And well, so did you. If you're looking for new podcasts to add to...
Attention space fans: The Vans x Space NASA collection is stellar!
Our space-loving kids -- and their space-loving parents (ahem) -- are going want to do zero-G flips for the newly launched collection of Vans x Space sneakers in partnership with NASA, released in advance of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing next year. Whoa....
Hey kids, you want a mobile phone? Make it yourself with MAKERphone.
The MAKERphone is about to give an answer to that nagging question parents frequently get, because now when kids ask for a mobile phone, parents can just say: Go make it yourself. Related: A DIY Bluetooth speaker kit for kids that totally rocks This educational DIY...
Why the new MacBook Air has family written all over it: The features we’re excited about
We're so excited watching Apple's big announcement today about the brand new MacBook Air. With the title of Apple's most affordable MacBook (the price tag starts at $1199) we imagine lots of parents are going to be considering this for their families -- or perhaps...