tech toys
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How this screen-free meditation device has helped my son with anxiety
Read Essay →: How this screen-free meditation device has helped my son with anxietyI’m always trying to get my anxious son to do mindfulness exercises with me, but it can be a tough…
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44 cool things you can do with the Amazon Echo: From productive time-savers to just plain fun.
Read Essay →: 44 cool things you can do with the Amazon Echo: From productive time-savers to just plain fun.There are so many things you can do with an Amazon Echo, something I quickly learned after getting an Amazon…
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Holiday Tech Guide: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all ages
Read Essay →: Holiday Tech Guide: 9 fantastic no-screen tech and STEM toys for kids of all agesTech gifts are at the top of every one of my kids’ wish-lists this year, from my 6-year-old to my…
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11 awesome Mandalorian gifts for Star Wars fans, young and old | Holiday Tech Gifts
Read Essay →: 11 awesome Mandalorian gifts for Star Wars fans, young and old | Holiday Tech GiftsOf course we had to share these incredible Mandlorian gifts now that season 3 has been announced. I know I’m…
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10 of the coolest tech toys and gifts for tweens and big kids | Holiday Tech Guide 2019
Read Essay →: 10 of the coolest tech toys and gifts for tweens and big kids | Holiday Tech Guide 2019Next up in our Holiday Tech Guide 2019, we’re sharing the coolest tech toys and gifts for tweens and big…
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The Seriously STEM Award winners: 4 of the best educational STEM toys of the year
Read Essay →: The Seriously STEM Award winners: 4 of the best educational STEM toys of the yearI was so honored to return as a judge for the second annual Seriously STEM awards, honoring the best educational…
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Coding just got cooler (and cuter) with the Artie 3000 robot.
Read Essay →: Coding just got cooler (and cuter) with the Artie 3000 robot.One of our favorite tech discoveries at this year’s New York Toy Fair was this adorable new drawing robot Artie…
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14 last-minute tech gifts that will still arrive before Christmas. Thanks, Amazon Prime!
Read Essay →: 14 last-minute tech gifts that will still arrive before Christmas. Thanks, Amazon Prime!Even if you haven’t finished your holiday shopping yet, we’ve got you covered with these tech gifts you can still…
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Detective Agency: The new Carmen Sandiego-style game from Osmo
Read Essay →: Detective Agency: The new Carmen Sandiego-style game from OsmoWe’re huge fans of Osmo around my house. The kids love to play their innovative games, and I love that…
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This new Harry Potter coding kit from Kano will turn every kid into a wizard
Read Essay →: This new Harry Potter coding kit from Kano will turn every kid into a wizardWhat Potterhead among us hasn’t wanted to accio our own working wand and perform a little magic? Like, I don’t know…make some…
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2 awesome new Cubetto accessories we’re geeking out about.
Read Essay →: 2 awesome new Cubetto accessories we’re geeking out about.Of all the STEM coding toys that have come through our door, our favorite has been Cubetto. Maybe it’s the heirloom…
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Meet Robotics Engineer Barbie, and how she’s helping get girls excited about STEM
Read Essay →: Meet Robotics Engineer Barbie, and how she’s helping get girls excited about STEMBarbie has come a long way over the last couple of years, with everything from Curvy Barbie to Game Developer…
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How kids can get artful with coding: The fun new sketch pack from Wonder Workshop.
Read Essay →: How kids can get artful with coding: The fun new sketch pack from Wonder Workshop.I’m always happy when companies find a way to take their kids’ toys, games and activities and add components or…
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7 cool ways Crayola is going STEM in 2018.
Read Essay →: 7 cool ways Crayola is going STEM in 2018.Our Cool Mom Picks’ editor, Liz, had the awesome opportunity to check out the latest Crayola creations at the 2018…
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6 of the best new coding toys for kids | Best of CES 2018
Read Essay →: 6 of the best new coding toys for kids | Best of CES 2018I’ve been back several days from CES 2018, the Consumer Electronic Show, and I’m so happy to discover so many…
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Code your own Star Wars video game, you can. (And we will.)
Read Essay →: Code your own Star Wars video game, you can. (And we will.)Raise your hand if you already have tickets to see The Last Jedi. Yep, we’re obsessed too at our house,…
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The new Hot Wheels game for Osmo. Now for boys and girls. Well, officially, that is.
Read Essay →: The new Hot Wheels game for Osmo. Now for boys and girls. Well, officially, that is.Hot Wheels is getting a big tech upgrade, thanks to their newest partnership with a longtime Cool Mom Tech favorite,…
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7 fun STEM activities for the whole family. Because we all need STEM, not just the kids.
Read Essay →: 7 fun STEM activities for the whole family. Because we all need STEM, not just the kids.It’s fantastic to see the popularity of STEM over the last couple of years, with so many options that are…
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Pixel Kit: It’s Lite-Brite for the 21st-century tech-savvy kid. And it’s awesome.
Read Essay →: Pixel Kit: It’s Lite-Brite for the 21st-century tech-savvy kid. And it’s awesome.If you were obsessed with Lite-Brite as a kid like I was, I bet you, er, your kids will love Pixel…
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BB-9E is here, and he might just be the droid you’ve been looking for.
Read Essay →: BB-9E is here, and he might just be the droid you’ve been looking for.May we introduce you to BB-9E, the newest Star Wars droid? This evil counterpart of the beloved BB-8 will make…