How women can reclaim aging as something worth celebrating: Insights and tips from Karen Walrond

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Spawned Podcast

News flash: We all age! Every day! And yet the world can be tough on us for doing just that. So how do we move forward with joy and learn to celebrate all our phases of life as women? And might we be inadvertently contributing to ageism in our society without even...

Introducing our brand new 2024 Baby Shower Gift Guide!

by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Gift Guides

Each year, we love scouring the web for the very best baby gifts to share in our annual Ultimate Baby Shower Gift Guide. It’s something we love doing, because what gives us reason to celebrate more than the hope and promise symbolized by the next generation of...

5 small life edits that make a positive difference in rough times: Dr. Christine Koh

by Cool Mom Team | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Spawned Podcast

The world is…rough right now. And that’s an understatement. So I reached out to my great friend, podcast host, and purveyor of wisdom, Dr. Christine Koh, who is sharing 5 small, tangible things we can all be doing to make positive change in our lives and...

The new water bottles your kids may want to take to bed: One Cool Thing

by Cool Mom Team | School Gear

Trying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here’s one option that may help: The world’s cutest new animal water bottles for kids, just released from Uncommon Goods.  (You know how much we love Uncommon Goods.) While they’re ideal for...

Can a high GPA make up for a low SAT score? And do “test-optional” schools really mean it? | An Insider Guide to College Admissions

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Next up in our Insider’s Guide to College Admissions series, we’re answering questions about the SATs and ACTs, like their relative importance, whether they matter more or less than your GPA, and whether “test-optional” schools really are. ...

Should you apply Early Decision to a college? Pros and cons? | An Insider Guide to College Admissions

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Next up in our Insider’s Guide to College Admissions series, we’re answering that tough question about Early Decision (ED) applications. What are the pros and cons? Does it really give you an edge? Is there anyone who shouldn’t apply ED? Here to...

Summer job or internship? Do colleges have a preference? | An Insider Guide to College Admissions

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Next up in our Insider’s Guide to College Admissions series, we’re answering a common question about how to spend your summers in high school — and especially that important summer between junior and senior years. Insider Alyse Levine, top college...

How do I know if a college will provide a safe environment for me? | An Insider Guide to College Admissions

by Cool Mom Team | Kids

Next up in our Insider’s Guide to College Admissions podcast series, a question we’ve been getting more and more from both parents and prospective students: How to know whether a college environment will be a safe place for you physically, mentally and...

12 fantastic foodie gifts for dads with great taste, all on sale right now | Father’s Day Gifts

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

If you’re searching for a foodie gift for Dad or a special grandpa or stepdad this Father’s Day who has impeccable taste, we’ve found some wonderful ideas. Not only are they all stellar gifts on their own, but they’re all on sale —...

30 Gifts to Wow Dad for Less Than $20 | Father’s Day Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Team | Father's Day Gifts

In this year’s Father’s Day Gift Guide, we’re excited to share a fantastic selection of our favorite Father’s Day gifts under $20. Because we know that you don’t have to spend a ton to find a special Father’s Day gift. We’ve...