by Jeana | Tips and Tricks
With a second grader in the house who is increasingly reliant on the computer for homework and projects, I’m finding myself becoming much more vigilant about what he’s doing when online, and researching ways to be better about monitoring screen and game...
by Jeana | Internet Safety
Is there a safe kids’ browser that I can put on my iPad or phone for my son? Or do I have to just find a way to block sites on Safari somehow? Thanks! -Ellen K Ellen, we get the need for a safe kids browser for your devices! We also understand the perils of...
by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks
[This post has been updated as of January 2014 to include new information] I’m pretty sure almost every one of my oldest daughter’s friends got an iPod Touch for Christmas this year. We’re talking third-graders. And while even we here at Cool Mom...
by Jeana | Internet Safety
My pre-teen wants an iPad or Kindle Fire for Christmas. Are there good Internet filters available for these devices? -Karen Hi Karen, great question! Yes, with kids bogarting our tablets and quite a few getting one for the holiday, we think it’s super important...
by Cool Mom Team | Internet Safety
This morning, our editor Liz Gumbinner talked to the TODAY Show about the pitfalls of SnapChat, the most popular app you’ve probably never heard of. But you should. Especially if you’re the parent of a teen. Also known as the “sexting app,”...
by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us, then take a peek at the five coolest Pinterest pins from this week that you won’t want to miss.1. A must-have safety resource for any parent with kids on Facebook. 2. Smart tips on how to organize your online...