Why is Exercise So Important for Kids?
It's not just that kids today are spending more time than ever in front of a screen. It's that they are also spending less time being active. Why does this matter? What are the long term consequences of lack of activity for kids? We have expert answers on both the physical and mental importance of keeping kids active.
The Rising Trend of Smart Watches for Kids
From Fortnite to the Floss dance, kids’ trends don’t always make sense, but they can definitely grab your child’s attention. While some trends only last until the stores are completely saturated with merchandise they’ll later mark down, the rising trend of smart watches for kids has a purpose and is here to stay.
Here's what Families are Asking Google Most
There was once a day when we as a society didn’t know what everyone else was doing, asking, and thinking. But today is not that day. Now we have this wonderful, complicated tool called Google. Google may be a trove of information, but finding the actual treasure of a good answer is hard. Find out not just what families are searching, but also answers and go-to resources for your family!
6 Back to School Tips to Help Anxious Kids Thrive
Going back to school can be hard for kids in any year...and the past few years have been anything but normal. We all know it's been a challenging year for kids' mental health, and this fall, as parents send kids back to halls and classrooms, many kids may be feeling anxious. What can parent and guardians do? These 6 simple but powerful ideas can help kids not just survive, but thrive this fall.
COVID and Back to School: What Parents Need to Know
If you're a parent, you likely have lots of questions about back to school this fall. What will school this year look like? Will there be masks? Will there even be in person classes? What is this new delta variant and what does it mean for my kids? We sat down with a pediatric nurse practitioner to ask what parents should know about “back to school” in a year that’s still anything but back to normal.
5 Can't Miss Resources for Parents Navigating the Digital World
Parenting can be an isolating thing. They say raising a child takes a village, but for parents, it can sometimes feel like an island - especially after a year like this. Here at COSMO, we’re absolutely committed to coming alongside incredible parents and guardians - and best of all, it’s not just us! But knowing where to start can be the hard part, so we’ve highlighted five of our absolute favorite resources - both nonprofits and companies - helping parents and guardians navigate the digital world with kids!
Get to Know COSMO's Founders
Want to know more about COSMO's founding team? We sat down with Russell York and Michelle Ross to hear their stories, stretching from a 7th grade classroom to Afghanistan. But most of all, why they're passionate about family-first technology, kids smart watches, and what's ahead for COSMO.
A Parent's Guide to Watching the Olympics with Kids
Something about the Olympics has a way of bringing out that wide-eyed wonder in all of us. After a year like no other, we could all use a bit of wonder couldn’t we? As a parent, how can you help your kids capture that special wonder? Fear not! We’ve got you covered with this Olympics guide for parents.
The Secret's Out! Introducing the All New JrTrack 2 Smart Watch for Kids
Everyone knows it's hard to keep a secret, and we've REALLY been looking forward to letting this one out. Now, we can! Introducing the all-new JrTrack 2! We've believe together is better and that's why we built to JrTrack 2 kids smartwatch to be better than ever. Come see what's new and join the waitlist for a special discount!
4 Simple but Powerful Ideas to Help Parents Build Healthy Screen Time Habits for Kids
If this past pandemic year has left you feeling more concerned than ever about screen time in your household, rest assured you’re not alone. But here's the good news: it's never too late to start building healthy habits. Here are four simple (yet powerful!) ideas to help you to start building an approach that works for your family.
COSMO Smartwatch Features for Kids
JrTrack has many useful and intuitive features that make life as a parent so much easier! You're going to be asking why you didn't get this sooner. Check out how intuitive this is...
Verizon Gizmo Watch 2: What You Should Know
The Verizon Gizmo Watch is a well-marketed and relatively well known product in the kids' smartwatch space, but the reviews on it's own website tell a different story. Here's a few of the reasons the Verizon Gizmo Watch never quite took off.