Fun Christmas apps for kids: 8 options that they’ll still want to play in January.

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...

The new Toca Blocks turns your kids into their own masters of the universe. Mainly because they’re building it from scratch.

by Jeana | Best Apps

My entire household is pretty thrilled that Toca Blocks, the 30th(!) app from favorite app developer, Toca Boca, just launched today. I got an early peek at it, and I’m happy to report, it’s just as fabulous as the others. And while Toca Hair Salon and...

5 great STEM toys for kids with a math focus. Because despite what you may remember, math is now fun.

by Christina Refford | Tech Toys

As we approach the final week of Christmas shopping, I plan spend a few minutes to make sure that I’m buying toys and games that will feed my kids’ brains as much as their need for play. And while “math toys” has never appeared on any of my...

Flare Kids: A fun, free educational app that does good for kids in need, too.

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps, Educational Apps

This is a sponsored message from Flare Kids   Parents love good educational children’s apps, even more so when they’re free. And now there’s Flare Kids which isn’t just great for the kids who use it, but for the children of the Atlanta...

Daily Vroom app gives you personalized brain-building exercises for your kids. So like, an extra brain for you.

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

Kids’ brains grow so fast during the preschool years, which is why they need lots of stimulation to help them develop smarter, sharper brains. Also, possibly why kids at this age are so um, challenging. Not just me, right? But often, parents are so busy doing so...

Scribble Creative Book Maker app: Let kids become instant authors and illustrators

by Jeana | Best Apps, Educational Apps

I’m pretty measured about letting my kids use my iPad, especially when they could be playing outside, practicing their instruments or learning their fifth language. Ha. In truth, I’m all about balance in our household, and I’m definitely a fan of...

Sponsored Message: Dot and Dash robots from Wonder Workshop just got a whole lot cooler

by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys

This is a sponsored message from Wonder Workshop With so many parents looking for STEM toys for their kids this holiday, it’s worth checking out Wonder Workshop, makers of the awesome Dot and Dash robots that teach kids some fantastic skills and let them get...

3 fun, free toothbrushing apps for kids. Because, Halloween candy.

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...

Get kids coding with free daily Halloween-themed challenges during Kano Mischief week

by Christina Refford | Best Apps, Educational Apps

If your kids are having a hard time waiting for Halloween to hurry up and get here, we’ve got a fun treat to share with you that will keep them busy and challenged this week. Developed by Kano, whose DIY computer kit wowed us earlier in the year, Kano Mischief...

Wonder Workshop Dot and Dash Robots: 1 tech toy. 4 kids. 3 project ideas. And no fighting, mostly.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

With four kids in the house ranging in age from five up to 11, it’s no small feat to find a tech toy that they can all play with, especially when it’s something educational. Darn those age limits. But as I recently learned, that’s not the case at all...