Babies and sleep may be the one issue that strikes the most fear in the hearts of new parents. But when you think about it, a bedtime routine is actually one of the most lovely, beautiful bonding experiences between babies, parents, and …
This is a sponsored message for Relay If you've been wanting your child to have the safety and security of a phone, but know they aren't quite ready for the responsibility and distraction of one, you need Relay , a smartphone alternative…
If you ask us, the best part of the holidays is spending time with family and friends. Though we don't quite party the way we used to pre-kids (sigh), it's nice to drop in on those we love, and part of the fun is bearing gifts -- because…
If you’re looking for the very best 2019 Black Friday shopping deals and discounts around the web, you've come to the right place. Because our thing is, stay home ! Be with your family! Shop in your PJs! You too? Got you covered. Here ar…
STEM toys and gifts are definitely high on lots of holiday wish lists this season, so we're rounding up some of the coolest options for big kids and tweens . From cool STEM building sets to STEM subscription boxes, in every single price …
This is a sponsored message for SunvalleyTek Technology has helped make parenting so much easier that it's often at the top of many baby registries and baby shower wish lists. That's where you'll find the VAVA Baby Monitor and the TaoTro…
A few years back, we had the pleasure of hosting A Me-Time Holiday Party for some friends and fans at Sbraga, a super cool and totally delicious spot in Philly. Top Chef fans might recognize that name; this award-winning restaurant is ow…
We are incredibly thrilled to present our 2019 Holiday Gift Guide . Whoo! If you can believe, this is our 14th annual holiday gift guide, and this year, well, we think we might have outdone ourselves. (Or maybe it's just the exhaustion t…
This is a sponsored message for Candlewick Press There's nothing like a magical story to get kids into the Christmas spirit, which is why you'll be so glad to have Dasher , a new book with a female protagonist (yay!) from New York Times …
Every year, we keep an eye on hot holiday toy trends, and no surprise here, STEM toys are still a big ticket item for the 2019 holiday season. When we look for STEM toys, we particularly appreciate ones that teach kids STEM concepts by e…
No matter how many kids you have in your house, it somehow always means lots of laundry, and over the years, we've figured tried lots of laundry tips to help make the process a whole lot easier. Of course, it doesn't matter what size you…
Chrissy Teigan fans, raise your hands! (Oh look...it's all of us!) If you're not already following every single hilarious word she tweets , allow us to point you to her brand new food blog, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen , named for her best…
We write a lot about the importance of raising good digital citizens . The way we see it, the internet isn't going away, and the older your kids get, the harder it is to start teaching them good behavior. So we start young, so that as ki…
This is a sponsored message from Panasonic HomeHawk If you don't yet have a smart home monitoring system, it can seem overwhelming to get started. Systems can be expensive, and complicated, with professional home-wiring to schedule, and …
This is a sponsored message on behalf of Macmillan Children's Publishing Group Kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, which is exactly the lesson kids will learn reading the newest book from New York Times- bestselling author Deborah Un…
After speaking with Dr. Ken Ginbsburg on our Spawned Parenting Podcast , I went out and bought all his books, one of which I'm thrilled to share is the next pick for our Cool Mom Picks Virtual Book Club. I found his approach to parenting…
Before we agreed to partner with Johnson's on this series, we did our own research about their growth and evolution in terms of ingredients, practice, and transparency. As parents ourselves, we are incredibly conscientious about the bran…
I'm super excited to share the next Cool Mom Picks Virtual Book Club selection that many awesome people in my life have raved about. And sure, it's not technically a parenting book, but who cares? If we're making positive changes in our …
This is a sponsored message from Coding With Kids If you're trying to balance fun and educational after school activities for your kids this year, Coding With Kids has you covered with both at once. Because, coding! For five years, Codin…
Before we agreed to partner with Johnson's on this series, we did our own research about their growth and evolution in terms of ingredients, practice, and transparency. As parents ourselves, we are incredibly conscientious about the bran…
This is a sponsored message from VSP Individual Vision Plans A lot of family members offer practical gifts that help support our kids in big ways, like school tuition, summer camp, after school activities, and college savings plan donati…
This is a sponsored message from Reading Eggs If there's one desire all parents have in common, we want to make sure our kids are doing well in school, learning the skills they need for success, and working to the best of their ability. …
We are thrilled to announce the seventh selection in our Cool Mom Picks Book Club, The Yes Brain , by Daniel J. Siegel and Tina Payne Bryson. (From our affiliate Amazon or find it at your local book store.) If the title doesn't say enoug…
We've been having so much fun with the Cool Mom Picks Virtual Book Club so far, and it's been amazing getting so much feedback from all of you, what you're learning, and how some of the ideas we're sharing are impacting the way you look …
