Cool Mom Team

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 …

We're all learning about new technology right along with our kids, which can put us at a bit of a disadvantage. Darn those growing brains. And if you've ever gotten a new cell phone and seen how much more your kid knows about it than you…

Show a little love to the device that is quite literally, closest to you. Here are 22 ways to get your iPhone into the holiday spirit.

STEM toys have become one of the hottest gifts for kids, and we couldn't be happier. In fact, we think they're especially great for those tweens who've kind of started to outgrow "toys" but still want something fun to play with around th…

We know lots of people who would appreciate a Hulu membership, or a subscription to Netflix over more stuff.

If you're looking for the top new holiday gifts for 2017 , have we got a list for you! From the hottest new electronics and toys to goodies for gadget-lovers, photography fun, the smartphone that could change smartphones, gifts for gamer…

If your family is anything like ours, there’s always a few people on your list who always ask for practical gifts...

If you've got a kid like mine, it's a full-time job just keeping up with her every growing interests, many of which happen to be digital. And no, I'm not necessarily talking about gaming and YouTube binge watching. From learning to code …

We know that parents of teens (us included!) are always searching for ways to help teach them responsibility, and slowly gain more independence. That's what they want, and well, it's what we want too, which is why we're so thrilled to te…

The holidays are right around the corner, which for many of us means lots and lots of family time, well, beyond the eating, and the eating again. Whether you're hanging with your immediate relatives, or you're celebrating with your entir…

It's fantastic to see the popularity of STEM over the last couple of years, with so many options that are truly inspiring kids to pursue their geeky passions. But we parents know that one of the best ways to get excited about something i…

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This is a sponsored message from Wemo Mini It's amazing how technology can simplify the lives of parents, especially with one of the busiest times of year upon us. And that's exactly the case with the Wemo Mini , an affordable little plu…

It's back to school time, which also means, back to school shopping time. That's why we launched the first installment of our annual Cool Mom Picks Back to School guide , full of the coolest space accessories for kids. Yay geeks! From sc…

If you're counting down the days to the total solar eclipse (or a partial solar eclipse, depending where you live), you'll probably want to know exactly how much you'll see of it based on your location. Which is why you'll want to check …

This is a sponsored message from Bouncie With parents -- and teens -- spending so much time on the road, road safety is always a top concern. for families. That's why you need to check out Bouncie , a smart little device that easily plug…

Even with all the awesome technology and myriad ways to use social media to honor that special dad in your life, there's just something about a simple handwritten note that goes a very long way, especially these days. Now if only we coul…

We realize that you still have a few days to score a Father's Day gift for the cool dad in your life, and we have lots of cool ideas, from DIY gifts from the kids to tasty food gifts , that you have plenty of time to get (or make). But w…

When we saw the reports coming out of Manchester last night, we were completely devastated. And, we found ourselves thinking about what we would have done if our children (some of whom are tweens, and Ariana Grandé fans, by the way) had …

If you've wanted to give home automation a try but aren't yet ready to make a huge investment, these awesome deals on the TP-Link Smart Plug ($18) and Mini Model ($25) might just be the perfect gateway. Both of these smart plugs work wit…

So, you've seen all the cool photos that parents are sharing of their kids on Instagram and you're wondering how to take better Instagram photos of kids. Well, you don't need to be a pro-photog to snap fantastic photos of your own kids. …

This is a sponsored message from Shopkick For years, Shopkick has been the fun, easy, trusted rewards app that's helped millions of shoppers earn free gift cards just for walking into your favorite stores and buying everyday items. And n…

Cool Mom Tech is looking for dynamic, smart, savvy, enthusiastic freelance parenting writers to join our team! (And it's a very nice team, promise.) You love discovering and sharing new technology, social media tips, apps of all kinds, t…

Today, March 8, is International Women’s Day, and for some, A Day Without Women. However you choose to support women today, whether you know one or are one, there are actually lots of ways you can do so with technology. From using your s…