This baby monitor has features that make you go, “whoa…how do they do that?”

by Cool Mom Team | Babies, Gear + Hardware, Kids

This is a sponsored message from the pixsee Baby Monitor If you have been looking for the high-tech baby monitor that “does it all” — and more — you’ll be amazed by the pixsee baby monitor. It’s not just an incredible (and adorable)...

The best group video makers for birthdays, graduation, teacher appreciation and more.

by Christina Refford | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Father's Day Gifts, Mother's Day Gifts

After creating a group video for my teen’s birthday during the height of the pandemic, I realized how many other occasions it would be perfect for: end-of-year teacher appreciation gifts, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, graduation, special anniversaries...

A parents guide to Apple’s affordable new iPhone SE 2022: Why it could be perfect for kids

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Gear + Hardware, Internet Safety, Kids

We’ve officially hit the point of full Apple product saturation in our household — and as so many parents in our Out Tech Your Kids community tell us, they have too. So what do you do when you’re all basically on Apple devices, your kid needs a new...

The best family organization apps for sharing calendars, keeping up with chores, planning meals and more

by Caroline Siegrist | Best Apps, Life and Home

Family organization apps are such a lifesaver, at least once you accept that life admin is part and parcel of modern family life. Still, we all wish there could be a bit more life and a bit less admin sometimes. So I was thrilled to take some time to research some of...

Helpful apps for your Super Bowl party…or any given Sunday.

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

If you’re getting ready for the Super Bow (whoa) this Sunday, and plan on having company to make it more fun, we’ve got 7 apps for your Super Bowl party that you’ll want to download stat, from party planning help to food and drink delivery, to...

All the ways kids are using tech to make their holiday gift wishlists: 11 ideas

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks, Best Apps, Kids, Websites We Love

I’m absolutely fascinated by the way my own kids and step kids use tech to make ongoing gift wish lists — the iOS Notes app has become the method of choice for them and so far, that’s working pretty well for us. Then I saw Jessica Bradley...

How to set up a new tablet for kids: 7 things parents should consider first

by Cool Mom Team | Gear + Hardware

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google With a new tablet for kids high up on lots of holiday wish lists this year, it’s important for parents to ensure that the new device is set up properly. But it’s not just about making sure the tablet is charged...

Google Kids Space: A new, exciting way to help kids discover, create, and grow.

by Kristen Chase | Gear + Hardware

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google Raising digital natives who are curious about the world around them can be challenging for parents. From keeping up with their ever changing interests to encouraging their creativity, parenting kids who are constantly...

How to get rid of that unread email count badge on iPhone. Because we have enough stress these days!

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips and Tricks

I know I’m not the only one who wants to get rid of the unread email count badge on my phone that taunts me loudly in BRIGHT. RED. NUMBERS. Every so often, a friend on social media gleefully (like a Mr. Burns kind of gleeful if you ask me) will prompt friends...

The 3 best digital planners for parents, according to parents with very strong opinions about planners!

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Back to School Tech, Life and Home

I’m always on a quest for the best digital planner for the school year, because I have developed a very bad habit: Every year I get tempted by the beautiful, fun, old-fashioned paper planners I discover on Etsy or in our local stationery stores. They’re...