Kristen Chase | 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. Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:51:46 +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 Kristen Chase | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 5 important tech conversations to have with your kids as they head back to school https://coolmomtech.com/2023/08/important-tech-conversations-with-kids-back-to-school/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/08/important-tech-conversations-with-kids-back-to-school/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 13:45:18 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47162 With back-to-school here, or just around the corner for some of us, I like to take the time to have reinforce some basic tech rules with my kids and have some important tech conversations before things get super hectic. Whether your kids have their own phones or not, tech conversations are important, and can help […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/08/important-tech-conversations-with-kids-back-to-school/feed/ 0 5 simple things you can do right now to organize your smartphone https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/5-simple-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-organize-your-smartphone/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/5-simple-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-organize-your-smartphone/#respond Mon, 09 Jan 2023 11:00:47 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47548 Like many busy parents, my smartphone has become my lifeline, whether it’s the calendar that helps keep me (and my four teens) on track to the emails, social media, and various apps that keep me connected, both personally and professionally. That’s why it’s so important to have your phone streamlined and organized. Who’s got time […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/01/5-simple-things-you-can-do-right-now-to-organize-your-smartphone/feed/ 0 How to avoid tech neck: Tips for a healthier, more ergonomic laptop experience for your teens and tweens https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 http://coolmomtech.com/2011/02/22/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/ If your kids are using a laptop or Chromebook for their schoolwork (or gaming), there are a few simple things you can do to help them avoid tech neck. Yes, it’s totally a thing (says the person who’s on her computer most hours of the day). Here are our tips, tricks, and gadgets that you’ll […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/10/more-ergonomic-laptop-experience/feed/ 1 How to limit weight loss ads (or other types of advertising topics) on Instagram https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/how-to-limit-weight-loss-ads-or-other-types-of-advertising-topics-on-instagram/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/how-to-limit-weight-loss-ads-or-other-types-of-advertising-topics-on-instagram/#respond Thu, 11 Aug 2022 17:54:05 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=47146 I’m not sure about you, but I’m getting bombarded with ads on Instagram, whether it’s in the feed or in the middle of my stories. Argh! Most of the stuff I don’t really mind (well, maybe my wallet does), but there are things, like weight loss ads, that I do have an issue with. Thankfully, […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/how-to-limit-weight-loss-ads-or-other-types-of-advertising-topics-on-instagram/feed/ 0 Cell phone etiquette for kids: 10 things they need to know https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/cell-phone-etiquette-for-kids-10-things-they-need-to-know/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/cell-phone-etiquette-for-kids-10-things-they-need-to-know/#respond Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:00:37 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46812 After a little texting debacle between my 11-year old and her friends, I realized that maybe I wasn’t the only parent dealing with cell phone etiquette issues. And, after asking our Out Tech Your Kids group about the annoying cell phone habits their kids have, my suspicions were confirmed. Whether you’ve got seasoned cell phone […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/cell-phone-etiquette-for-kids-10-things-they-need-to-know/feed/ 0 Google Kids Space: A new, exciting way to help kids discover, create, and grow. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/google-kids-space/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/google-kids-space/#respond Thu, 04 Nov 2021 10:00:49 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45877 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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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/11/google-kids-space/feed/ 0 A very smart AirPods trick I learned from a very smart tween. https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/smart-airpods-trick/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/smart-airpods-trick/#comments Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:40:29 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45872 We’ve said this many times here that some of our best iPhone tricks come from the digital natives in our lives, which is exactly where I got this simple, but very smart AirPods trick. You may be thinking “Are there really AirPods tricks?” and well, I didn’t really think there were either until I got […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/smart-airpods-trick/feed/ 1 5 fun YouTube Kids Halloween video playlists and channels to get your kids in the spirit! https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/youtube-halloween-videos-channels-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/youtube-halloween-videos-channels-for-kids/#respond Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:50:23 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=38575 Here are some fun Halloween-themed playlists that your kids may enjoy on YouTube. Yes, YouTube. Now that YouTube Kids has upped their parental controls game, I’ve been feeling more comfortable with them using the app, and hey, sometimes it’s nice to just let them chill and enjoy some videos. We’re all working hard these days. […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/10/youtube-halloween-videos-channels-for-kids/feed/ 0 A brilliant tech trick for when you can’t remember all those sort of important numbers https://coolmomtech.com/2021/06/a-brilliant-tech-trick-for-when-you-cant-remember-all-those-important-numbers/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/06/a-brilliant-tech-trick-for-when-you-cant-remember-all-those-important-numbers/#comments Thu, 17 Jun 2021 12:28:02 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43482 If you’ve ever searched and searched for your frequent flyer numbers (God help me) or insurance card numbers or the numbers that you need every now and then but don’t really need to memorize, then I have the coolest tech trick for you. Related: A cool iPhone trick I can’t believe I didn’t use, until […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2021/06/a-brilliant-tech-trick-for-when-you-cant-remember-all-those-important-numbers/feed/ 2 The iPhone trick I can’t believe I hadn’t been using before now https://coolmomtech.com/2021/06/one-handed-keyboard-iphone/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/06/one-handed-keyboard-iphone/#respond Mon, 07 Jun 2021 20:13:47 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=43424 I’m not sure about you, but even with an iPhone 12, which is not the biggest iPhone out there (hello, 12 Pro Max friends), I’m a two-handed keyboard user. I generally peck with my right pointer, and add a little left-hand thumb action now and then. And yes, I’m talking about phones, people. (Ahem, cough). […]

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