Clever ways to use Alexa to make your life easier | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 22
We can all use ways to make our lives a little easier, which is why we’re talking about Alexa, which we know has helped our own staff, and maybe you too. That includes this episode’s sponsor Bamboo Learning, which offers fun ways for elementary-aged kids to learn and...
3 cool apps and websites to track Santa Claus this Christmas | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 21
We could all use a little extra magic this holiday season, which is why we decided it would be fun to share 3 cool apps and websites that can help you track Santa Claus this Christmas. They’re totally free, and super easy to use. And we’ll be honest: our...
6 top tips to help you save money shopping online | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 20
Who doesn’t want to save money this holiday season? Well, with these tried and true tips, we can help you do just that while you’re shopping online, whether it’s for holiday gifts now, or other gifts (or necessities) all year long. We hope these...
Games to play with faraway friends and family over Zoom this holiday season | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 19
With so many of us celebrating the holidays far away from our friends and family, we thought it would be helpful to put together some ideas on how to connect with them virtually this holiday season, which for us means: games! On this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids,...
Just in time for Halloween: Spooky podcasts for kids | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 18
We’re all finding clever, different ways to celebrate Halloween this year (thanks for the nudge, 2020), so we figured we’d share something we’re doing with our kids: listening to some spooky podcasts. On this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids,...
What’s new at Apple that parents need to know about | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 17
Over the last couple of months, Apple has launched some pretty awesome devices and features that are pretty pertinent to parents – from Family Set-Up to the new HomePod Mini – and a few other things in between. So, on this episode of Out-Tech Your Kids,...
Here’s one simple way you can get your voice heard…with a text! | Out-Tech Your Kids Episode 16
With Election Day around the corner (though for many of us, it’s now and tomorrow and every day until November 3), we wanted to share an app – or a service, really – that allows you to share your voice with your representatives, congresspeople,...
How to boost your home WiFi (for online learning and beyond) | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 14
If you’ve got a bunch of people online in your house all day like we do, we’ve got some suggestions – tips and gadgets – that might help give you a much-needed signal boost. The last thing you need is to get kicked off your work Zoom call or...
How to avoid eye strain and fatigue from too much screen time | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 13
With kids doing online learning, and parents working (and screening ourselves), we thought it would be a good idea to tackle eye strain and fatigue on this week’s episode of Out-Tech Your Kids. In just ten minutes, you’ll get some helpful tips, product...NEW: The podcast that helps you be a savvier digital parent in under 15 minutes a week
Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz
We started Cool Mom Tech in 2010 to help make our increasingly digital lives easier, more organized, more meaningful, and more fun, however old your kids may be.
We love that it's grown to become the go-to source for millions of parents who want commonsense info about tech delivered with a smile.
We even have the privilege of sharing our tips + tricks with The TODAY Show, CNN, HLN, GMA, Nightline, newspapers and magazines around the country, and our favorite -- regular parents who stop us at PTA meetings and ask us how old kids need to be to get a smartphone, and whether they really need to panic about Snapchat.
(Answer: It's complicated.)
We're so glad you're here! And we hope we can help you too.
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* 5 audiobook apps keep us entertained and learning
* The best ways to clean and disinfect your phones and gadgets
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