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Kids asking for a phone? Here are 5 reasons you should consider the new Teracube Thrive phone for kids.

Christina Refford — Fri, 27 Jan 2023 15:01:31 +0000

I know firsthand how hard it is to decide when is the best age for kids to have their own cell phone. On one hand, we want them to be able to reach us if soccer practice gets out early or they want to leave a sleepover at 1am, but exposing them to the potential […]

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12 cool tech gifts under $25 | Tech Holiday Gifts

Christina Refford — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 13:00:54 +0000

Still looking for cool tech gifts this holiday? The closer we get to Christmas and Hanukkah, the easier it is to let budgets go out the window in an effort to just get gifts to wrap. But, just because time is ticking, you can still grab some cool tech gifts under $25. . .and though […]

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21 cool tech stocking stuffers: Creative ideas that aren’t “AAA batteries” | Tech Holiday Gifts

Christina Refford — Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:29:58 +0000

We always have the best time looking for cool tech stocking stuffers that go beyond the usual. And by usual, I mean batteries. Whether you’re just kicking off your holiday shopping by going through our gift guides or almost wrapping things up after a marathon Cyber Monday spree, please pause to consider the humble holiday […]

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How to get early access to Dell’s Black Friday deals on hot holiday tech for the family

Cool Mom Staff — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 15:30:38 +0000

This is a sponsored message from Dell It’s now so easy to spoil yourself — or anyone in your life — with the gift of technology this holiday season. That’s because Black Friday has come super early at Dell. Meaning right now. Today! From November 15 to November 27, Dell.com is giving Cool Mom Tech readers […]

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18 of the best tech gifts for teens — according to actual teens

Liz Gumbinner — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:20:17 +0000

We know shopping for the best tech gifts for teens can be pretty challenging, but in our experience, tech is pretty much always a hit — provided it’s age appropriate. And we’ve got that down! For more than 10 years now, we’ve been in on the hottest new tech trends so we can share them […]

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7 of the best multiplayer VR games for kids: Our favorites for all ages

Caroline Siegrist — Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:05:55 +0000

If your kid likes multiplayer VR games, clear some space in your living room, parents! Because I have 7 multiplayer games to keep them moving and collaborating — or from our perspective, randomly grasping around the room while talking to themselves. VR games have come a long way since they were first launched, and I’m really […]

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How this screen-free meditation device has helped my son with anxiety

Caroline Siegrist — Sun, 21 Nov 2021 14:13:59 +0000

I’m always trying to get my anxious son to do mindfulness exercises with me, but it can be a tough sell. Especially when we’re competing with a barrage of toys and streaming services. But when we tried out the new Zenimal device, which plays a variety of guided meditations for kids 5-12, he was instantly […]

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The new snow globe Pop Sockets are a must-have situation this holiday

Caroline Siegrist — Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:41:54 +0000

How magical are these snow globe Pop Sockets that I just discovered for the holidays? Yes, they perform the exact same function as regular Pop Socket grips in preventing dropped phones during selfies, but also, THEY’RE SNOW GLOBES. In case I didn’t make that clear. And yes, that means they have real glitter encased in […]

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Google Kids Space: A new, exciting way to help kids discover, create, and grow.

Kristen Chase — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:49 +0000

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Google Raising digital natives who are curious about the world around them can be challenging for parents. From keeping up with their ever changing interests to encouraging their creativity, parenting kids who are constantly discovering and growing along with technology can be difficult. That’s why I’m always […]

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3 spooky fun Nintendo Switch games to get kids + teens into the Halloween spirit

Liz Gumbinner — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:05:29 +0000

If you’ve been following Cool Mom Tech lately you know how much we loooove Halloween! So when we learned about a few games for our kids’ beloved Nintendo Switches that feel perfect for the spooky season, we were excited to share them, Because we can’t be the only ones who get a little gifty around Halloween, […]

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