4 tech summer camps for kids that parents will think are way cool, too.

by Nicole Blades | Tech Toys

Getting our kids on board with STEM early in the game seems like a great way to go. And just because it’s summer doesn’t mean that gentle parent-ly nudge in the right direction has to take a break. An easy way to get kids hyped about things like computer...

How to get your kids a free coding education this summer from Microsoft.

by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps

School’s out (finally). Time to really sink into summer’s sun and fun. But for many parents, summer also means tackling this gnawing question, how are we going to keep these children entertained? Well, for your tech-head kid, we’re happy to...

Geeky gifts for gamers: 6 fun ideas for Father’s Day and beyond.

by Liz Gumbinner | Father's Day Gifts, Games + Gaming

Okay procrastinators. It may be a little late to order something awesome online for Father’s Day…or maybe not! Check for shipping options for some of these cool geeky gifts for your favorite gamer, or just bookmark it for future gift ideas. There are...

Disney Playmation: The next level wearable tech toy that every kid is going to beg for.

by Nicole Blades | Games + Gaming

If you’re always looking for the newest, coolest toys for your kids, we think you’re going to want to know about the introduction of the wildly cool Disney Playmation this fall, because mamas? This could be a category changer. If it does everything...

Sponsored Message: The making of the Gameband + Minecraft. And a special Target deal, too.

by Cool Mom Team | Games + Gaming

This a sponsored message on behalf of Gameband + Minecraft If you’ve been waiting to get your hands on the uber popular Gameband + Minecraft for a Minecraft lover in your life, now’s the time. Because when you purchase it at Target, you’ll also...

A card game that teaches kids about women in science. So basically, our kind of card game.

by Kristen Chase | Tech Toys

If you’ve ever looked, then you know how hard it is to find examples of female role models in STEM, which is why these parents decided to create this new card game Women in Science for their daughter, and now, for all our kids. Yeah! Not surprisingly, the...

Minecraft launches the first girl character. And she’s just as handy with a pickaxe or a bucket of lava.

by Liz Gumbinner | Games + Gaming

My girls are obsessed with Minecraft. As in, Marble Jar-level obsessed. And yet, for some reason, Mojang hasn’t quite embraced the girls who have embraced Minecraft with any female characters. Until now. Tomorrow, they’re rolling out Alex, the first female...

Is there really a Magic 8 Ball app? Signs point to yes.

by Julie | Best Apps

We absolutely love it when our childhood favorites make a modern comeback, like princess phones, Little Golden Records, and of course, Simon. So naturally we’re shaking with excitement (ha) over the new Magic 8 Ball official app that just launched today from...

A new one stop shop for STEM toys and games that you’re probably already visiting.

by Julie | Tech Toys

What do you get for the kid who has everything? Cool STEM toys that might help them learn something new, we say. Because even kids who have everything, don’t yet know everything. And now it’s easier than ever to shop for awesome educational gifts, thanks...

Making math fun: 8 ways to help get teens excited about math

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

If you have a teen in your household, as some of us do, you’ll know that their math homework is getting much more challenging and sometimes (we’ll admit it) frustrating. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t ways for making math fun in really...