Back to School Tech | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com Cool Mom Tech is the intersection of tech and style, of parenting, practicality and fabulosity, brought to you by the same team behind Cool Mom Picks. Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:53:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 https://coolmomtech.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/09/cropped-cmt-512-1-32x32.png Back to School Tech | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 11 of the best reading apps for kids in high school and middle school. Including test prep! | Back to School Tech https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/#respond Fri, 08 Sep 2023 13:45:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41971 Sometimes we think of reading apps as being for little kids, but reading apps for kids in high school and middle school can be extremely helpful. Whether your kids are voracious readers or a bit more reluctant to get lost in a book when there are new video game levels to conquered, we are big […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/09/best-reading-apps-for-kids-high-school-middle-school/feed/ 0 Student discounts on these meditation apps can help college students find zen for a lot less. https://coolmomtech.com/2022/09/meditation-app-discounts-for-college-students/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/09/meditation-app-discounts-for-college-students/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2022 12:02:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47217 For those of us with college students (already!), we know how stressful it can be for our kids to get adjusted to a totally new schedule and, often, a new living situation. We even included meditation apps among our recommendations of apps for college freshmen to download. That’s why I was so pleased to learn […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/09/meditation-app-discounts-for-college-students/feed/ 2 A complete guide to the best apps for college students leaving home, to help them navigate life (sniff) on their own. https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/#respond Wed, 17 Aug 2022 12:18:35 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47134 We thought it would be a smart idea to put together the best apps for college students, and especially college freshmen. After all, when parents send our kids off to college — whether close to home or across the country — you really want them equipped with all the things they need to navigate life […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/best-apps-for-college-students-away-from-home/feed/ 0 Our guide to the best headphones for students, from kids to teens | Back to School Guide https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2022 15:30:19 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=42018 We’ve spent the past several years evaluating the best headphones for students for remote learning, and while kids are back in school, one of the residual effects has been more online learning (and social!) opportunities. Whether kids are doing virtual live tutoring, taking enrichment classes online, or heck, just playing games with remote friends to […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/best-headphones-students-kids-teens-noise-cancellation/feed/ 4 Dell’s Black Friday in July: Take advantage of Dell’s education discount for students and parents https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:00:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47063 This is a sponsored message from Dell If you’re looking for a new laptop, computer, or tech accessories, this is a great time, thanks to Dell’s Black Friday in July sale. Starting June 30, visit Dell.com/CoolMomTech for big savings off all kinds of computers and accessories. What’s more, that link gives our listeners and readers access […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/06/dell-education-discounts-students-parents/feed/ 0 The 3 best digital planners for parents, according to parents with very strong opinions about planners! https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/best-digital-planners-for-parents/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/best-digital-planners-for-parents/#respond Tue, 12 Oct 2021 10:00:31 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45181 I’m always on a quest for the best digital planner for the school year, because I have developed a very bad habit: Every year I get tempted by the beautiful, fun, old-fashioned paper planners I discover on Etsy or in our local stationery stores. They’re just brimming with possibility! So beautiful! So inspiring! So…I buy them. […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/best-digital-planners-for-parents/feed/ 0 10 of the best math apps for middle school that make learning fun. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/08/best-math-apps-for-middle-school-fun/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/08/best-math-apps-for-middle-school-fun/#comments Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:06:03 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41936 As a former homeschooling parent, I am a huge fan of math apps for middle school — and for tweens and teens whatever their grade level. I used to say that I was okay teaching math until around 3rd or 4th grade, and then I needed some help explaining certain topics to my frustrated and […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/08/best-math-apps-for-middle-school-fun/feed/ 1 What’s the best laptop for my kids? | Out-Tech Your Kids Ep 9 https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/how-to-pick-best-laptop-for-child-outtechyourkids-9/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/how-to-pick-best-laptop-for-child-outtechyourkids-9/#respond Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:38:52 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41926&preview=true&preview_id=41926 On this week’s episode of Out Tech Your Kids, we’re answering the question we’re getting from SO many parents right now: How do I pick the right laptop for my child this year? Chromebook? MacBook? Something else? What kind of functionality do the kids really need for at-home learning? What kind of RAM? Should I […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/how-to-pick-best-laptop-for-child-outtechyourkids-9/feed/ 0 9 must-have gadgets that make homeschooling a little easier https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/must-have-gadgets-for-homeschooling/ https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/must-have-gadgets-for-homeschooling/#respond Fri, 07 Aug 2020 10:00:29 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41876 As a brand-new homeschool mom two years ago, I have to say I geeked out a little over my first “me” purchase: a laminator. Nerd alert, right? But seriously, it’s one small gadget that I’ve used over and over and has been a huge help in my homeschooling. So, when Kristen asked if I’d share […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2020/08/must-have-gadgets-for-homeschooling/feed/ 0 10 things you need to know before using a school-issued laptop https://coolmomtech.com/2019/09/tips-for-using-a-school-issued-laptop/ https://coolmomtech.com/2019/09/tips-for-using-a-school-issued-laptop/#respond Wed, 11 Sep 2019 12:04:20 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=40641 For lots of middle school kids, back to school means back to tech. Specifically: school-issued laptops. Of course, when we’re thinking about our kids and tech that they don’t own themselves, but they’re responsible for day-in and day-out, that comes with a whole host of new concerns to think about. So along with some help […]

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