Free Kindle books for World Book Day! Don’t mind if we do.
If you’re looking to add some new books to your summer reading list, you’ll want to head over to Amazon right now and download the 9 free Kindle books they’re offering today in honor of World Book Day. But hurry, you’ve got about 30 hours (and...
Here’s how to get a free year of Nintendo Switch Online
If you’re an Amazon Prime member like me who also happens to have a Nintendo Switch, you’ll definitely want to check out this awesome offer from Twitch Prime (which, if you didn’t know, is owned by Amazon). All you need to do is connect your...
4 awesome YouTube alternatives for kids of all ages
With all the not-so-great news coming out around YouTube recently — from their pedophilia problem to the horrific content spliced into kids’ videos to the infamous Momo challenge — I’ve been looking for some YouTube alternatives. From now on,...
The new Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood website is magic for kids and adults alike
One of my very favorite movies this year was the Fred Rogers documentary Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, which simultaneously shed new light on the TV personality I loved as a child and sparked a passion for me to show my kids every favorite Mister Rogers’ ...
Binge watch free television during Roku’s first Stream-a-thon starting December 26
If there’s ever a time when we deserve some extra hours parked in front of a screen, it’s the week after Christmas when we are all coming down from the excitement of the holidays. And if you are a Roku customer, make sure you check out Roku’s first...
The new Khan Academy Kids app is a parental godsend. Plus it’s free!
As my son gets older, I’m starting to look for cool educational apps to give him a leg up on counting and letters and other basic skills. The clear favorite for now? The brand new Khan Academy Kids, a free learning app from Khan Academy and Duck Duck Moose,...
Listen up! 5 fantastic storytelling podcasts for kids.
Podcasts can promote your child’s creativity and imagination without spending more time in front of a screen. And while there are more and more awesome podcasts for kids popping up all the time, we wanted to specifically highlight storytelling podcasts. Think...
7 fitness apps for busy parents, or anyone who doesn’t have a lot of time.
You can still make good on that 2018 New Year’s resolution and get started with your workout routine to get in shape. We know, it’s February. But hey, that’s life! These fitness apps are perfect for parents because you can use them at home, with very...
7 free budget apps to keep your family (and your money) on track in 2018.
Whether you’ve decided to start a budget (or stick to one) as your New Year’s Resolution, or you’re just trying to get your finances in order, here are 7 free family budgeting apps that could help. You might be surprised at how much they could really...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
We're so glad you're here! And we hope we can help you too.
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At-Home Learning Help
* 14 very cool virtual summer camps for kids
* 8 of our favorite online educational resources
* 10 awesome online STEM camps for kids this summer
* Homeschooling 101: Tips for newbies
* 8 ideas for homeschool schedules that may work for you
* Creative ways to socialize online
* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
* 15 awesome podcasts to keep kids engaged
“Are you guys okay with Facebook Messenger for your kids to stay in touch with friends?”
Parents have questions, we have answers
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