by Christina Refford | Uncategorized
Usually opening the Advent Calendar is the biggest thing my kids do on December 1st, but this year, they gave Santa a haircut. And a shave. And then dyed his hair pink. And none of it put them on Santa’s Naughty List. Yes, Toca Boca, one of our favorite app...
by Cool Mom Team | Link Roundups
In case you missed them, here are some of our favorite picks from last week. 1. Keep your photos, your spreadsheets, even the Oxford English Dictionary near your heart with this beautiful and clever USB locket. 2. Our Dads Dig This pick is a beautiful, interactive app...
by Christina Refford | Best Apps
As soon as I could turn my back on my kids with the safety scissors, I knew it was only a matter of time before they decided to give themselves (or each other) a trim. A far better way to scratch their itch to play hairdresser, comes in a handy go-anywhere app where...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks
We’ve found that managing screen time is one of the most common across-the-board challenges parents in this digital age face. And hey, with six kids between us, we understand how difficult it can be, especially when just going gadget-free is not a feasible...
by Liz Gumbinner | Best Apps, Holiday Picks
Sometimes I need just a little quiet at home over the holidays, you know? And since my kids are app-crazy anyway, they always think it’s a treat to find cool new Christmas apps for kids that they haven’t tried yet. While we have a few from years past that...
by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps
Yes, we know our kids should (and do) brush their teeth without the help of an app every night. But in the spirit of Halloween fun, and you know, the bags and bags of candy headed our way, I’ve found three fun, free toothbrushing apps for the kids that are...
by Nicole Blades | Tips and Tricks
We are so excited about (and kind of in awe of) so many of the things that computers are doing for our kids, but the reality is, sometimes we need help managing their screen time. So many readers have written to us thanking us for tips like the Marble Jar system and...
