Right now, my Amazon Echo is sitting in my living room, waiting to be utilized as a glorified speaker and kitchen timer when I get home later and ask it to play my cooking playlist, then set an oven timer. I know that there are other people like me out there who aren't using their dear friend Alexa to her fullest capabilities — especially parents. As it turns out, Alexa can be quite the ally for moms and dads through a number of useful skills she's able to learn, whether she's settling sibling fights or telling your little ones a bedtime story.
Get ready to hack your parenting and give your tech-savvy kids a run for their money with these nine tips.