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This emotional support hotline for gamers is delivering mental health support one text at a time.

This emotional support hotline for gamers is delivering mental health support one text at a time.

by Christina Refford | Games + Gaming, Internet Safety

We know many so many families who love online gaming for its temporary escape into cool unique realms and the connection with others who love to play as much as we do. But sometimes real-world problems can follow us into our online games; bullying, harassment, or...
7 of the best multiplayer VR games for kids: Our favorites for all ages

7 of the best multiplayer VR games for kids: Our favorites for all ages

by Caroline Siegrist | Games + Gaming

If your kid likes multiplayer VR games, clear some space in your living room, parents! Because I have 7 multiplayer games to keep them moving and collaborating — or from our perspective, randomly grasping around the room while talking to themselves. VR games...
The best new video games for families to let everyone in on the fun. You too, parents! | Holiday Gift Guide

The best new video games for families to let everyone in on the fun. You too, parents! | Holiday Gift Guide

by Caroline Siegrist | Games + Gaming, Holiday Picks, Holiday Tech Gifts

Who else is in the market for cool new video games for your families? Video games tend to get a bad rap, but I’ve found that picking the right game can actually foster connection and fun. So if you have an avid gamer in your family and are looking for a way to...
Active Arcade is a fun free app that gets the whole family up off the couch.

Active Arcade is a fun free app that gets the whole family up off the couch.

by Christina Refford | Best Apps, Fitness + Health, Games + Gaming

Before the holidays kick into full gear, I recommend you download one super-fun, get-off-the-couch app that also happens to be 100% free: Active Arcade. It’s entirely designed to get you moving (and maybe burning off all that pie eating) while enjoying yourself...
3 spooky fun Nintendo Switch games to get kids + teens into the Halloween spirit

3 spooky fun Nintendo Switch games to get kids + teens into the Halloween spirit

by Liz Gumbinner | Games + Gaming, Tech Toys

If you’ve been following Cool Mom Tech lately you know how much we loooove Halloween! So when we learned about a few games for our kids’ beloved Nintendo Switches that feel perfect for the spooky season, we were excited to share them, Because we...
A parent’s guide to Among Us: What you need to know before you let your kids play the “it” game of quarantine

A parent’s guide to Among Us: What you need to know before you let your kids play the “it” game of quarantine

by Christina Refford | Games + Gaming

While there has been a lot of gaming going on in our house since the start of the pandemic, no game has quite gripped my family like Among Us. This easy and free-to-download game, which launched in 2018, has became HUGE during this pandemic as more and more people...
Beyond Mavis Beacon: 5 typing games for kids who need some practice.

Beyond Mavis Beacon: 5 typing games for kids who need some practice.

by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps

With our kids spending significantly more time on their computers now that for many kids, school is online from home, we’ve realized something: they can’t type. I mean, 16 wpm isn’t something to brag about, champ. So we thought we’d look for...
Detective Agency: The new Carmen Sandiego-style game from Osmo

Detective Agency: The new Carmen Sandiego-style game from Osmo

by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming

We’re huge fans of Osmo around my house. The kids love to play their innovative games, and I love that they seamlessly marry tangible, hands-on play with screen time. So when I saw their new game just announced today, Detective Agency, is a Carmen Sandiego-style...
Are the video games your kids love safe for them? We can help.

Are the video games your kids love safe for them? We can help.

by Cool Mom Staff | Games + Gaming, Internet Safety

If you thought your kids tech-savvy as toddlers, it’s amazing to see how quickly they pick up video games when they get a little older. They know what’s hot and what’s not faster than Mario with a super star power-up. Turns out there are tons of...
Where to play all your favorite classic video games from childhood, for free!

Where to play all your favorite classic video games from childhood, for free!

by Kate Etue | Websites We Love

Warning: you’re about to seriously waste some time reliving your childhood. We’ve found the motherlode of retro computer games thanks to Classic Reload. They’ve collected and preserved more than 5,000 classic video games for future generations to...
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