by Christina Refford | Tips and Tricks
I’m excited to kick off the year by finding some easy, effective ways to recycle or donate those old tech gadgets that we all have lying around. Not just for you, but for me too! I know not to chuck my trusty old iPhone into the trash after upgrading to a newer...
by Cool Mom Team | Editors' Picks of the Year, Link Roundups, Tips and Tricks
Every year, we think it’s fascinating to look back and see the top posts we wrote that captured our readers’ interests and imagination. Some of the favorites were just fun (hey, trendy halloween costume!) while most this year were really helpful. And hey,...
by Caroline Siegrist | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Uncategorized
Lately I’ve been looking for the best way to add a holiday aesthetic to my iPhone, uh…. like all the teenagers in my life do. Of course you can always customize your own iPhone icons yourself, I don’t have quite as much time to spend on crafting the...
by Liz Gumbinner | Social Media, Tips and Tricks
We love when parents ask us “how do I know if my kid is ready for a cell phone?” It means you’re conscientious, caring, and involved — and of course, want to make sure that you’re raising a kid to make good choices, and not who...
by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming, Tips and Tricks
My teenage son and his friends are avid online gamers, so I recently broached the topic of good gaming etiquette for kids and teens with them. “What?” they asked, “You mean like when people tell you to go kill yourself when you mess up?” Ouch. I knew this kind of...
by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware
Who says your iPhone can’t get dressed up for Halloween too? These fun Halloween iPhone cases are the perfect way to get a little festive for the month of October — and beyond. But especially now, with so many costumed trick or treaters hoping to (safely)...
by Kate Etue | Life and Home
I’m mom to a busy family of six, so when I saw the Skylight Calendar in my Instagram feed my first thought was, “This could change my life.” Here’s the thing: I have a job. I homeschool my kids and teach class at a co-op. My oldest two kids...
by Caroline Siegrist | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps
Lately I’ve heard some mixed opinions about the Focus feature on the latest iOS 15. If you haven’t updated your iPhone yet, Focus mode is similar to the Sleep mode introduced with iOS 14 with even more detail and more ways to customize your notifications...
by Caroline Siegrist | Best Apps
My son is all about LEGO these days, which is why I was intrigued when I heard about Brikit, a new iPhone app that takes stock of the LEGOs you have and makes suggestions — complete with instructions — on what to build. Turns out, it’s a gamechanger!...
