games + gaming | 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. Sat, 03 Jun 2023 16:29:04 +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 games + gaming | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 This emotional support hotline for gamers is delivering mental health support one text at a time. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/emotional-support-hotline-for-gamers/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/emotional-support-hotline-for-gamers/#respond Mon, 05 Jun 2023 10:00:54 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47709 We know many so many families who love online gaming for its temporary escape into cool unique realms and the connection with others who love to play as much as we do. But sometimes real-world problems can follow us into our online games; bullying, harassment, or feelings of inadequacy or depression can persist after we set […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/06/emotional-support-hotline-for-gamers/feed/ 0 The Games for Change Challenge highlights the brightest change makers of the next generation https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/#respond Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:00:22 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47090 With all the social and humanitarian crises we are facing as a nation, it’s more important than ever that the next generation is activated toward making a difference. The children are our future, right? Well, here’s one way that’s happening. Meet Games for Change, which has been facilitating the G4C Challenge, for the last 7 […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/games-for-change-challenge/feed/ 0 Will Meta’s new parental controls keep teens safer on Instagram and Quest? We have thoughts. https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/meta-new-parental-controls-instagram-quest/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/meta-new-parental-controls-instagram-quest/#respond Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:00:58 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47027 Recently, Meta announced it would be launching new parental safety controls for teens in the form of tools and resources for both the Instagram social media app and their Meta Quest VR gaming headsets. The goal is to help parents better manage what our teens are seeing when they are using either Instagram or Quest. To which I […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/07/meta-new-parental-controls-instagram-quest/feed/ 0 7 of the best multiplayer VR games for kids: Our favorites for all ages https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/best-multiplayer-vr-games-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/best-multiplayer-vr-games-for-kids/#respond Tue, 05 Apr 2022 10:05:55 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46656 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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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/best-multiplayer-vr-games-for-kids/feed/ 0 10 cool Valentine’s gifts for geeks: From STEM to Star Wars https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/#respond Sat, 05 Feb 2022 11:00:34 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46530 Who else is shopping for Valentine’s gifts for geeks this year? My own spouse takes his, ahem, calling as a gamer very seriously, so no red roses for him. Instead I try to get creative and find gifts that incorporates his love of all things gaming, sci-fi, tech, and fantasy — but also make sure […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/valentines-gifts-for-geeks-stem-star-wars/feed/ 0 The best new video games for families to let everyone in on the fun. You too, parents! | Holiday Gift Guide https://coolmomtech.com/2021/12/best-new-video-games-for-families-2021/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/12/best-new-video-games-for-families-2021/#respond Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:35:49 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46252 Who else is in the market for cool new video games for your families? Video games tend to get a bad rap, but I’ve found that picking the right game can actually foster connection and fun. So if you have an avid gamer in your family and are looking for a way to enter in, […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/12/best-new-video-games-for-families-2021/feed/ 0 Active Arcade is a fun free app that gets the whole family up off the couch. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/active-arcade-app-review/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/active-arcade-app-review/#respond Wed, 24 Nov 2021 11:00:04 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46057 Before the holidays kick into full gear, I recommend you download one super-fun, get-off-the-couch app that also happens to be 100% free: Active Arcade. It’s entirely designed to get you moving (and maybe burning off all that pie eating) while enjoying yourself through play. Unlike a Wii for example, you don’t need any extra equipment other […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/active-arcade-app-review/feed/ 0 If your kids are gamers, here are 8 tips for raising kids to have good gaming etiquette https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/tips-good-gaming-etiquette-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/tips-good-gaming-etiquette-for-kids/#respond Wed, 27 Oct 2021 13:41:52 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45582 My teenage son and his friends are avid online gamers, so I recently broached the topic of good gaming etiquette for kids and teens with them. “What?” they asked, “You mean like when people tell you to go kill yourself when you mess up?” Ouch. I knew this kind of thing happens, but my mama […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/tips-good-gaming-etiquette-for-kids/feed/ 0 3 spooky fun Nintendo Switch games to get kids + teens into the Halloween spirit https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/#respond Thu, 21 Oct 2021 10:05:29 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45807 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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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/spooky-nintendo-switch-games-halloween/feed/ 0 Nintendo Switch! Get it? https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/nintendo-switch-switchplate/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/nintendo-switch-switchplate/#respond Mon, 04 Oct 2021 10:00:28 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45750 If you’ve got a geeky gamer to shop for, allow me to share these Nintendo Switch switch plates that I just stumbled on. Because frankly, I know I need to laugh more these days and this is doing it for me. Made by a popular 3-D printer on Etsy based out of Oregon, it’s a very […]

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