10 great CyberMonday tech deals on holiday gifts for families

by Cool Mom Team | Fitness + Health, Games + Gaming, Gear + Hardware, Holiday Tech Gifts, Tech Toys

While CyberMonday deals kind of started a week ago, making this entire week CyberWeek, it’s not to say that you can’t get some fantastic deals on tech products today — some of which have been on for a few days, some of which are brand new for today....

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...

The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generation

by Lisa Barnes | Websites We Love

With all the social and humanitarian crises we are facing as a nation, it’s more important than ever that the next generation is activated toward making a difference. The children are our future, right? Well, here’s one way that’s happening. Meet...

Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts.

by Christina Refford | Internet Safety, Games + Gaming, Social Media, Tips and Tricks

Recently, Meta announced it would be launching new parental safety controls for teens in the form of tools and resources for both the Instagram social media app and their Meta Quest VR gaming headsets. The goal is to help parents better manage what our teens are...

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...

10 cool Valentine’s gifts for geeks: From STEM to Star Wars

by Caroline Siegrist | Gift Guides, Tech Toys

Who else is shopping for Valentine’s gifts for geeks this year? My own spouse takes his, ahem, calling as a gamer very seriously, so no red roses for him. Instead I try to get creative and find gifts that incorporates his love of all things gaming, sci-fi, tech,...

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

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

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.

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...

If your kids are gamers, here are 8 tips for raising kids to have good gaming etiquette

by Kate Etue | Games + Gaming, Tips and Tricks

My teenage son and his friends are avid online gamers, so I recently broached the topic of good gaming etiquette for kids and teens with them. “What?” they asked, “You mean like when people tell you to go kill yourself when you mess up?” Ouch. I knew this kind of...

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...