by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys
We hear a lot about STEM concepts, but not so much about neuroscience, which is where Backyard Brains is hoping to fill a gap. Their super cool neuroscience experiment kits that give kids first hand experience on how the brain really works. What a fantastic New York...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
I’ve been back several days from CES 2018, the Consumer Electronic Show, and I’m so happy to discover so many innovative new coding toys for kids this year that are giving new meaning to “best coding toys for kids.” Wow, how far we’ve...
by Cool Mom Team | Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys
STEM toys have become one of the hottest gifts for kids, and we couldn’t be happier. In fact, we think they’re especially great for those tweens who’ve kind of started to outgrow “toys” but still want something fun to play with around the...
by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys
It’s fantastic to see the popularity of STEM over the last couple of years, with so many options that are truly inspiring kids to pursue their geeky passions. But we parents know that one of the best ways to get excited about something is to be excited about it...
by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys
With all this solar eclipse talk (or The Great American Eclipse, if you’re fancy), our kids’ interest in space has been piqued. Well, even more than it already is, which is why this indoor space play tent caught our eye. Related: Where to find the best...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tech Toys
Looks like it’s shaping up to be a very LEGO day at Cool Mom HQ. First we find the awesome Hamilton Musical LEGO set concept that you can vote for right now on the community site and now… (drumroll) at long last, the company has approved production of the...
by Kate Etue | Tech Toys, Photography
If your kids are like mine, they’re obsessed with taking pictures, and well, your phone is a better camera option than your DSLR. Except, it’s still a pretty expensive piece of tech. So, when I heard about the Kickstarter campaign for the new Pixlplay...