by Cool Mom Team | Uncategorized
If you’ve got a kid like mine, it’s a full-time job just keeping up with her every growing interests, many of which happen to be digital. And no, I’m not necessarily talking about gaming and YouTube binge watching. From learning to code to creating...
by Kristen Chase | Uncategorized
Last year, I was having some issues with neck and shoulder pain, along with a side of vertigo (ugh!). After a discussion with a chiropractor and a yoga therapist, I decided to make some changes to my work set-up, which was probably causing a bit, if not all, of the...
by Kristen Chase | Entertainment
We’re big podcast fans in my house, and no, not just because we’ve got a Cool Mom Picks podcast (shameless plug for Spawned with Kristen and Liz). They’re fantastic screen-free entertainment for the whole family. As more and more podcasts for kids...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
Way back in February of this year, we wrote about forthcoming the Women of NASA LEGO Set which proposed wonderful mini versions honoring software developer Margaret Hamilton; NASA mathematician Katherine Johnson; pioneering astronauts Sally Ride and Mae Jemison; and...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
We just discovered a cool, new feature in iOS 11 that you might not have heard about, called Screen Recording, that actually allows you to record your screen (think live screen shot), and even narrate while you do. However, it’s a little difficult to find on...
by Kristen Chase | Photography
My kids were all a little too old when the video baby monitor hit peak popularity. And way too old for this trend of parents chasing their kids around with a video camera to catch their every move. So, when I saw Google had launched their new Clips camera, an AI...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
If you’ve upgraded to iOS 11, then there’s a good chance you’ve stumbled upon the new Control Center. Well, given it takes up almost the whole screen now, it’s pretty hard to miss. And if you haven’t, we’ll I think you’re in...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
As someone who uses Instagram on an almost hourly basis (hey, it’s work, too!), I was pleased to discover that just yesterday, they launched 2 new features to help keep users a whole lot safer. Here’s the quick scoop on what they are, and how they work,...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
I took the plunge this weekend, and upgraded my iPhone to iOS 11. There are no shortage of awesome new features, but the one that caught my attention almost immediately was Do Not Disturb While Driving. This feature will automatically mute your notifications while you...
