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Big news about the BIG new Skylight Calendar Max: A lifesaver for busy families
Read Essay →: Big news about the BIG new Skylight Calendar Max: A lifesaver for busy familiesA few years back, Kate tried out the smart, touchscreen Skylight Calendar to see if it was a helpful way…
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How one college professor is handling AI in the classroom: The perfect set of words for parents to borrow.
Read Essay →: How one college professor is handling AI in the classroom: The perfect set of words for parents to borrow.Just one year ago, AI was not the kind of thing most families talked about over dinner, but today parents…
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The Mathpid Math App is like an AI-powered math tutor for kids
Read Essay →: The Mathpid Math App is like an AI-powered math tutor for kidsThis is a sponsored message from the Mathpid App If your child is struggling with math, needs more help than…
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Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land map
Read Essay →: Find your own town on this amazing interactive Native Land mapI originally stumbled on this incredible Native Land Map when it was shared in honor of Indigenous People’s Day and — wow.…
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Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School Guide
Read Essay →: Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School GuideWe’ve spent the past several years evaluating the best headphones for students for remote learning, and while kids are back…
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Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents
Read Essay →: Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parentsThis is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is…
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The 3 best digital planners for parents, according to parents with very strong opinions about planners!
Read Essay →: The 3 best digital planners for parents, according to parents with very strong opinions about planners!I’m always on a quest for the best digital planner for the school year, because I have developed a very…
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10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun.
Read Essay →: 10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun.As a former homeschooling parent, I am a huge fan of math apps for middle school — and for tweens…
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The vocabulary app my kids think is a game. Shhhhhh!
Read Essay →: The vocabulary app my kids think is a game. Shhhhhh!Do you have a struggling speller? As a homeschool mom, I know first-hand how hard it can be to try…
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The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Tech posts of 2020
Read Essay →: The top 10 most popular Cool Mom Tech posts of 2020Every year, we share our top 10 most popular posts on Cool Mom Tech. From the best podcasts for kids…
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Spruce up your online learning with cool free Zoom backgrounds from National Geographic
Read Essay →: Spruce up your online learning with cool free Zoom backgrounds from National GeographicAnyone else tired of broadcasting their messy house over Zoom every day? I definitely was, so I was stoked to…
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Our favorite tutorials to help you use G-suite tools for online learning
Read Essay →: Our favorite tutorials to help you use G-suite tools for online learningSince my son started remote learning, I’ve been looking for great G-suite tutorials to help me hone my skills, and…
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How to boost your WiFi for easier online learning and homeschooling
Read Essay →: How to boost your WiFi for easier online learning and homeschoolingRemote learning has enough obstacles without also having spotty internet. So I’ve been researching the best ways to make home…
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What’s the best laptop for my kids? | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 9
Read Essay →: What’s the best laptop for my kids? | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 9On this week’s episode of Out Tech Your Kids, we’re answering the question we’re getting from SO many parents right…
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9 must-have gadgets that make homeschooling a little easier
Read Essay →: 9 must-have gadgets that make homeschooling a little easierAs a brand-new homeschool mom two years ago, I have to say I geeked out a little over my first…
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7 online resources to supplement your kids’ homeschool learning
Read Essay →: 7 online resources to supplement your kids’ homeschool learningParents are scrambling right now, trying to figure out how to give their kids the best school year possible, which…
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Zoom alternatives for schools: 7 video conferencing options until Zoom fixes…some stuff
Read Essay →: Zoom alternatives for schools: 7 video conferencing options until Zoom fixes…some stuffWith the news last week that Zoom had some big security concerns to patch up, educators of all kinds started…
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Calling all STEM lovers: Here’s how to get free storytelling lessons for kids from Khan Academy and Pixar.
Read Essay →: Calling all STEM lovers: Here’s how to get free storytelling lessons for kids from Khan Academy and Pixar.Well this is cool, parents! Khan Academy is partnering with Disney and Pixar to offer free online classes in storytelling for…
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12 of the best reading apps for kids of all ages: Back-to-School tech guide
Read Essay →: 12 of the best reading apps for kids of all ages: Back-to-School tech guideOur back to school 2016 guide continues with our picks for some of the best reading apps for kids. From preschoolers…
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Brain Pop Featured Movie: Our cool free app of the week
Read Essay →: Brain Pop Featured Movie: Our cool free app of the weekIn this week’s Spawned podcast, our editor Liz’s Cool Pick of the Week is Brain Pop, a website I have turned to…