Tech trend: The new Uber-for-Kids type services that play chauffeur for your kids so you don’t have to
When I first heard about apps describing themselves as uber for kids, I was dubious. Calling a random driver to pick my kids up from school just didn’t feel safe, and I thought I’d probably be a nervous wreck the entire time my kids were being transported....
Duolingo app: Our cool free app of the week
If you’re looking for a fun way to expose kids to new languages, we’ve been very impressed with quality of foreign language training you get with the free Duolingo app. You can choose from dozens of foreign languages, including common ones our kids learn...
Google Trips app: Our cool free app of the week
My family will be taking a trip to Seoul, South Korea, in the next couple months, and I’m a little overwhelmed trying to plan our itinerary. Pinterest is somewhat helpful, but there’s a lot of link bait to wade through. That’s why I was so pleased to...
Verne: the Himalayas app: Our cool free app of the week
I love the idea of traveling the world with my kids, but actually getting out there and doing it is another thing. I mean, the chance that we’d go float the Amazon or climb the Himalayas anytime soon is minimal. Scratch that, it’s nonexistent. But thanks...
14 of the best organizational apps for parents to help keep you sane | Cool Mom Tech Back to School Tech Guide 2016
We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you’re anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, casual schedule while we...
Hello Sitter app: Our cool free app of the week
Don’t you hate when a sitter cancels last-minute on a much-needed date night, or when you can’t find one for that important parent meeting at school (the night when everyone else in your social network also needs a sitter)? I’ve seen friends...
14 of the best math apps for kids of all ages: Back to School tech guide
Our Back to School tech guide continues with a bevy of the best math apps for kids of all ages. There are so many fantastic options these days — almost too many to count (ha) — so we’ve done the digging for you to uncover lots of the best math apps...
Reserve app: Our cool free app of the week
If you’ve ever sat at a table in a restaurant for 15 minutes (sometimes longer) with fussy, restless kids, waiting for your server to bring your check so you can leave, then you should download the Reserve app (iOS and Android) right now, especially now with...
12 of the best reading apps for kids of all ages: Back-to-School tech guide
Our back to school 2016 guide continues with our picks for some of the best reading apps for kids. From preschoolers learning ABC basics and sight words, to older kids needing a synonym for obsequious (or uh, maybe that is the synonym?), we have you covered. Because...Creating Secure Passwords: The Easy, Step-by-Step Guide
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