The search for the best kids’ tablet is over (parents can use it, too!)

by Jeana | Uncategorized

So many of you have been asking us which of the many tablets on the market right now is the best tablet for kids. I get it. With two young kids who get more tech-savvy by the day, I’m always on the lookout for really high-quality devices that will educate them...

Talking to your kids about the Snapchat App. A.K.A. “The Sexting App.” (Eek.)

by Cool Mom Team | Internet Safety

This morning, our editor Liz Gumbinner talked to the TODAY Show about the pitfalls of SnapChat, the most popular app you’ve probably never heard of. But you should. Especially if you’re the parent of a teen. Also known as the “sexting app,”...

Pinterest Secret Boards launch. Ooh, what will you do with yours?

by Cool Mom Team | Internet Safety

It was kind of fun to log onto Pinterest today and see a message about the new secret boards. In case you haven’t checked it out, we’ve got the scoop plus some fun ideas on what to do with yours. Because unfortunately, they’re not unlimited. One of...

The moment we’ve been waiting for. Instagram comes to the web!

by Jeana | Best Apps

If you’ve been hearing the buzz about Instagram web profiles, we’ve got the scoop. As you know, there are a plethora of amazing things we have seen done with Instagram, aside from the awesomeness of its photo app, of course. We’ve featured turning...

An easy way to share photos privately. Did we mention privately?

by Lexi Petronis | Best Apps

I’m not big on sharing kid photos on Facebook–I find my privacy settings magically change too often–but I’m also not great at queueing photos in emails to send to family and friends, either. This results in irritated people who are tired of...

DoubleScoop connects kids and grandparents. (One downside: it has nothing to do with ice cream.)

by Jeana | Best Apps

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about many different ways to connect kids with their grandparents. While I covered the big ones like Skype, Facetime, Google+ and others, I just discovered a new one that is solely designed for connecting your kids with grandma and grandpa,...

What are your kids doing while you’re somewhere else? Keep up with Karoo.

by Jeana | Websites We Love

When my kids get home from school, they’re not always the most forthcoming in describing their days to me. (Although I do know a lot about recess.) I miss their daycare days, when I would get full reports from their caregivers on funny things they said,...

Why you need more than one email address

by Cool Mom Team | Tips and Tricks

After we posted instructions on how to get your personal information off Spokeo, we received numerous comments and emails from our readers with concern about having to share your email address in order to remove yourself. While we understand that sharing more personal...

Popset – do you need another photo sharing app? You just might.

by Jeana | Best Apps

With back-to-school in full swing, I’m sure many of you already have hordes of photos on your phones chronicling those first exciting days. For those friends and family near and far who are anxious to see how Samantha’s entry into 2nd grade went, virtual...

Understanding the Google Privacy Policy Changes

by Cool Mom Team | Websites We Love

If you’re a Google Mail user like us, then you’ve probably received a few notifications this week about some upcoming changes to Google’s Privacy Policy. While you don’t necessarily need to take any action when it comes to your privacy...