Caroline Siegrist | 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. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:32:22 +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 Caroline Siegrist | Cool Mom Tech https://coolmomtech.com 32 32 7 of the best meditation apps to help you calm anxiety. Deep breaths, everyone. https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/best-meditation-apps/ https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/best-meditation-apps/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 00:20:56 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=41315 These days, anxiety feels like a constant a companion at my house and I’ve made good use of these meditation apps ever since Covid began.  I’m happy to say that when I actually get a chance to use them, they really make a difference. After all, we’re learning more and more that self-care isn’t about […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2023/02/best-meditation-apps/feed/ 0 Help for kids with anxiety: 4 excellent mindfulness podcasts to help soothe the scaries of the world https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/help-for-children-anxiety-mindfulness-podcasts-for-kids/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/help-for-children-anxiety-mindfulness-podcasts-for-kids/#respond Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:20:35 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=45614 If you need help for kids with anxiety, I am so grateful for these terrific mindfulness podcasts for kids. We all know that unfortunately, anxiety is on the rise for lots of children, including my own. Maybe you’re trying to help a child with chronic anxiety, or maybe they’re  just feeling anxious about heading back […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/08/help-for-children-anxiety-mindfulness-podcasts-for-kids/feed/ 0 Standing up to book bans, The Brooklyn Public Library is letting all teens access their online catalogue, free https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/books-unbanned-brooklyn-public-library/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/books-unbanned-brooklyn-public-library/#respond Sat, 23 Apr 2022 20:26:27 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46818 I’m among millions of parents all over the country concerned about widespread efforts to ban “controversial” books in our public libraries. Especially when the lists include some of our favorite books, and plenty of them are not “controversial” by any stretch of the imagination, considering it’s 2022, not 1952. So all of us here are standing […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/04/books-unbanned-brooklyn-public-library/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 How to back up your computer data: 3 steps to make sure those photos, files and documents are safe! https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/how-to-back-up-your-computer-data/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/how-to-back-up-your-computer-data/#respond Wed, 16 Mar 2022 16:45:19 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46620 I’ve been hearing more and more people asking how to back up computer data, as they express concerns about cyberattacks lately.  Which has reminded me to make sure that my own data is properly backed up too. Even if cyberattack fears are unwarranted (oof, let’s hope so), backing up your computer data in multiple locations […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/03/how-to-back-up-your-computer-data/feed/ 0 The best family organization apps for sharing calendars, keeping up with chores, planning meals and more https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-family-organization-apps-shared-calendars-more/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-family-organization-apps-shared-calendars-more/#respond Thu, 17 Feb 2022 11:15:45 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46571 Family organization apps are such a lifesaver, at least once you accept that life admin is part and parcel of modern family life. Still, we all wish there could be a bit more life and a bit less admin sometimes. So I was thrilled to take some time to research some of the best family […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/best-family-organization-apps-shared-calendars-more/feed/ 0 Skip the office visits, parents: Speech therapy is now available online. https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/expressable-online-speech-therapy/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/expressable-online-speech-therapy/#respond Sat, 12 Feb 2022 11:00:06 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46492 We know that online mental health therapy access has exploded over the past two years, and increasingly so have other kinds of therapy. As a parent with a child in therapy (and a toddler who naps during the day), I know that just getting to the office every week can be a big obstacle for so many […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/expressable-online-speech-therapy/feed/ 0 This new bedtime podcast for kids is a parents’ life saver https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/netflix-jr-bedtime-stories/ https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/netflix-jr-bedtime-stories/#respond Wed, 09 Feb 2022 11:00:43 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46519 I’m grateful for any tech that makes bedtime easier, so I was excited to discover Netflix Jr.’s brand new Bedtime Stories podcast — and I figured a whole lot of parents might be too. The podcast features some of my kids’ favorite characters from Netflix Kids — like the StoryBots, Super Monsters, and StarBeam — all […]

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]]> https://coolmomtech.com/2022/02/netflix-jr-bedtime-stories/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 How to add a holiday aesthetic to your iPhone: 3 easy ways https://coolmomtech.com/2021/12/how-to-add-iphone-holiday-aesthetic/ https://coolmomtech.com/2021/12/how-to-add-iphone-holiday-aesthetic/#respond Sun, 12 Dec 2021 11:00:31 +0000 https://coolmomtech.com/?p=46290 Lately I’ve been looking for the best way to add a holiday aesthetic to my iPhone, uh…. like all the teenagers in my life do. Of course you can always customize your own iPhone icons yourself, I don’t have quite as much time to spend on crafting the perfect holiday theme. So instead, I’ve found 3 […]

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