Alex Hazlett is a Deputy Managing Editor at Mashable. Based out of Mashable's New York HQ, she previously ran the company's weekend coverage, oversaw the in-house syndication program, and was an assistant editor for general news. Ask her about newsletters.An Ohio native, Alex earned degrees in economics and journalism at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. During college, she also spent time in the Middle East studying Arabic and journalism.
By Alex Hazlett
Parental controls are such a scam
Screen time limits are a pretend solution for the wrong problem.
By Alex Hazlett
The Babbit is an innovative speaker that’s not quite ready for prime time
Controlling playback with objects is a delight for kids though.
By Alex Hazlett
Modsy’s online interior design is aggressively fine
The 3D renderings are stunning, but the results add up to less than the sum of the parts.
By Alex Hazlett
Havenly vs. Modsy: Which interior design service should you use?
If your home needs some design help, here's how to decide.
By Alex Hazlett
Havenly delivers high-quality interior design on a budget
The internet service can help furnish or update a room in your home, though shipping delays undermine its magic.
By Alex Hazlett
Get 3 months of Pianote lessons with a high-end Roland digital piano
Learn to play — in the comfort of home — with one of the top digital keyboards on the market.
By Jen Barton
How parents can talk to kids about residential schools
Share the history calmly, but accurately, even when it's painful.
By Kelly Boutsalis
As schools reopen, trauma-informed teaching might be more important than ever
Building relationships can help kids thrive in tough times.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
Kneeling chair vs. rockable stool: Which weird seat is best for your desk?
Battle of the office chair alternatives.
By Alex Hazlett
Reclaim is a GPS for your work schedule
It will show you how you can actually get your work done in a week.
By Alex Hazlett
I swapped my office chair for a kneeling chair and it was surprisingly versatile
It's way more comfortable than my classic executive-style chair.
By Alex Hazlett
From kitten gifs to Minecraft modding, these online games make coding fun for kids
Options for kids of all ages, at all kinds of price points
By Jennifer Barton
The Lilu Massage Bra lets you pump a little more milk a little easier
It's loud, but effective.
By Cassie Shortsleeve
Learning to use MeisterTask felt like yet another project on my to-do list
I didn't have the time or energy for it.
By Alex Hazlett
Love interior design? Spoak’s virtual design studio might be your new favorite hobby
But be prepared to practice.
By Alex Hazlett
Rock and work (for short periods) in the Tic Toc Chair
You're not going to be able to sit in it all day.
By Alex Hazlett
The Toniebox is a cuddly speaker for kids, but don't lose the pieces
The intuitively-designed storyteller is a screen-less winner for children.
By Jen Barton
Lunii’s My Fabulous Storyteller is a ‘choose your own adventure’ speaker for kids
They're in charge of the characters and plot.
By Jen Barton
6 allowance apps to help kids learn the basics of money
No more forgetting your cash each week.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
5 chore apps that might get your kids to clean their room already
You might still have to remind them, but less often.
By Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
Online piano lessons bring high-tech feedback to learning an instrument
You can get started with even without an instrument.
By Jen Barton
Help kids fall asleep with these 8 low-screen gadgets and apps
Kids can be soothed with a story, try some mindfulness, or sync their breathing with a timed light.
By Claire Gillespie
The Yoto Player puts kids in charge of story time
A well-designed audio reader for the car, bedtime, and quiet time.
By Jen Barton
'Things' app review: A smart tool to help you get things done
A productivity tool for the highly organized.
By Alex Hazlett
Willow vs. Elvie: Which is the best hands-free breast pump?
Not all wireless pumps are created equal.
By Alex Hazlett
