tech for parents

Perhaps you've heard about the Amazon Teen shopping program , in which parents can set up an Amazon login for your teens to shop on their own. It includes lots of safeguards to make sure kids don't spend more than you want them to, but i…

No judgments, parents -- we too have admitted (often) that it can be hard to manage kids' screen time , especially when our kids get older and we're not attached at the hip. Well Apple gets it too, and in today's big iOS 12 announcement …

Podcasts can promote your child's creativity and imagination without spending more time in front of a screen.

By now, everyone knows about Snapchat and kids right? It's like Snapchat has come to epitomize the "watch out for kids and their apps." But the truth is, there are so so many apps that can get kids into trouble, and it's hard to keep up …

Although I still have a few years to get used to the idea of my kids driving, I'm wavering somewhere between clutching-my-chest terrified and pop-the-champagne excited that I no longer have to be their personal Uber driver anymore. But s…

There's a new option in the online fundraising world that's going to make giving so convenient because it's right in your Facebook feed. Yes, it's true! Facebook has added the capability for any user to start a personal fundraiser on Fac…

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 the…

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…

As much as I was careful to sterilize my kids' bottles and pacifiers, there are so many other things that are covered with germs that we rarely remember to clean. That's where Ellie could really save the day, and maybe even keep your fam…

This is a sponsored message from Allstate. With the holiday season here and to-do lists getting longer, everyone's time is a precious commodity right now. That's where the new, free QuickTrip app from Allstate comes in. It helps you plan…

We love finding the best organizational apps for parents each year because honestly? We need them ourselves! If you're anything like me, all household organization seems to disappear over the summer as we fully embrace our laid-back, cas…

Don't you hate when a sitter cancels last-minute on a much-needed date night, or when you can't find one for that important parent meeting at school (the night when everyone else in your social network also needs a sitter)? I've seen fri…

The Tile smart tracker has been keeping us from losing our keys for years now, so color us excited about their newest product, Tile Slim , which is sized perfectly for wallets and other more streamlined items. Related: 5 outrageously coo…

Ever since I downloaded the Artkive app a few years ago, it's been my very favorite way to store all the artwork my kids bring home from school. Instead of filling up my closets with huge stashes of paper (and glitter that never stays pu…

I've recently started using the Apple Reminders feature, which is free and included in your iOS device, and I've wondered why I haven't been using it it more this whole time. With end-of-the-year/beginning-of-summer madness, my mind has …

Preventing mosquitoes is one of my big concerns, especially this summer. Not only are they annoying and itchy, they carry some serious diseases that I don't want anywhere near my family. But I don't like the idea of spraying chemicals in…

I'm not sure if it's because texting has made me a little phone-call averse or if it always seems like people call at the moment I've got a kid throwing a tantrum, but I have a hard time answering the phone when the calls are coming in. …

I never leave home without my Moleskine notebook , but I tend to snap a photo or type from it into my email or a document to transfer things over. Well, not anymore thanks to their new Smart Writing Set that lets you digitize all your no…

Parents are always asking us how to monitor the safety of their kids online. Combine that with social media, and it can be really overwhelming for parents to know how to educate their kids while still keeping track of their activity. And…

When I shared 8 ways I use my smartphone camera to make my life easier awhile back, I had no idea how much it would resonate with other parents! But I get it -- anything to preserve a few extra brain cells, right? So, we've expanded this…

I can vaguely remember those new-mom days as a haze of me struggling to figure out how to juggle diapers, sleep schedules and pumping. The Glow Baby app (iOs and Android ) simplifies all of that into one place, and it would have been gre…

I just checked out Logitech's survey that reveals 56% of children are "frequently mishandling mobile devices." That's a nicer way of saying they're dropping them down the stairs, grabbing them from your hands and accidentally pushing the…

At the recent CES 2016 show, coverage, I was excited to see all the incredible tech designed just to help parents make our lives run a little smoother on a day-to-day basis. (No diaper changing robots yet, sorry.) From trusted brands sho…

As we're seeing at CES this past week week, pretty much everything in our homes is going "smart" these days, and your baby's changing table is no exception. The Hatch Baby smart changing pad isn't just a soft place for your baby to lay w…