12 of the coolest products and tech gadgets for parents from CES 2017. Holy cow, the future is here!

by Jeana | Tech Toys, Babies, Life and Home

This year at CES 2017, family and baby tech each had its own summit (wow!) and bevy of exhibitors sharing some of the hottest new gadgets for parents. Seriously, where were all these incredible gadgets when my kids were babies? While there were tons incredible...

This lawyer rewrote the Instagram Privacy Policy in child-friendly language. Go talk to your kids, parents.

by Kristen Chase | Internet Safety

We share a lot about Internet privacy and talking to kids about web safety here on Cool Mom Tech, because we’re parents too, and let’s just say parenting in the digital age is no easy feat. Sometimes, it can be downright scary. That’s why we think...

8 cool gadgets to make your smart homes even smarter | CES 2017

by Jeana | Life and Home

We saw a ton of new smart home products launch last year, with offerings from Nest, WeMo, smart doorbells and much more. But wow, after walking the floors at the CES conference last week, it’s clear that 2017 will bring even more integration between products,...

How to turn off Voice Purchasing on the Amazon Echo. So your kids don’t accidentally buy dollhouses. And cookies.

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

You might have heard about the little girl who used the Amazon Echo to buy herself a dollhouse and some cookies. Then just yesterday, a friend of ours discovered that her two-year old simply told Alexa “my friend cake” and a couple of days later a book of...

3 tech organizers to help you tackle your cords, cables, and chargers, oh my.

by Kristen Chase | Travel

I reached into my bag the other day and pulled out a gigantic knot comprised of my computer charging, my earbuds, and my lightning cable. If this sounds even vaguely familiar, here are 3 tech organizers, in 3 different price ranges, that are smart solutions to a...

National Divorce Day: Cool apps that can make life easier for divorced families

by Kristen Chase | Best Apps

As a divorced parent, I’ve definitely found that tech can help make life a whole lot easier. Not only when it comes to communication, but even more, the transition between homes much smoother for your kids. And considering for me, it’s all about happy,...

Emergency iPhone tip: How to add additional fingerprints to your Touch ID

by Kristen Chase | Tips and Tricks

You’re probably familiar with the emergency call feature on the iPhone, which you might have seen if you temporarily forgot your passcode or had a child attempt to do it incorrectly multiple times. But you might not know that you can add additional fingerprints...

Upgrading for the holidays? Helpful services for selling or recycling your old tech

by Jeana | Uncategorized

If you’re upgrading your family (or yourself) in the gadget department this holiday season,  here are several services that can help you sell or recycle your old gadgets, beyond wrapping them up for your kids that is. Which hey, isn’t such a terrible idea...

3 awesome websites for sending holiday e-cards that look just like paper cards. Except, no postage. Or trees.

by Jeana | Uncategorized

We love sending out paper holiday cards and getting them in the mail. We really do! But these days, you can send gorgeous digital cards that look as fabulous as your paper cards, and save yourself a whole lot of time and money. Here, 3 websites and apps that feature...

KidGuard monitors your kids’ online activity so you can keep them safer | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Team | Best Apps

This is a sponsored message from KidGuard Even the most vigilant parents can have a hard time keeping track of their child’s online activity, which is why so many are looking to KidGuard for help to ensure they’re safe and making good digital choices. The...