Joy Cho on encouraging creativity in kids, even if you’re not creative yourself. | Spawned 191

by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast

I have wanted to talk to Joy Cho, the founder and creative director of Oh Joy! for oh…about forever. When I think of creativity, style, and design, she’s one of the people who pops into mind first — and with a half-million Instagram followers and 13...

These are the most trusted Coronavirus resources and websites we’ve found: No panicking, just preparing.

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

Coronavirus (COVID-19), is on the minds of basically everyone worldwide right now, and that goes double for parents. Especially with spring break coming up, and lots of family travel plans in the works — and brand new warnings to prepare to plan for our lives to...

We love these printable bilingual Valentine’s cards in Spanish, French, Chinese, Swahili and more.

by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day, DIY

I really love the idea of kids handing out printable bilingual Valentine’s cards to their classmates. These days, knowing a second language is de rigeuer. (See what I did there?) Lots of our kids are growing up in bilingual households, they have grandparents or...

7 outstanding, important Black History month Twitter threads to read right now.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

We’ve honored Black History Month in various ways here over the years, and in particular, we’ve shared  lots of  children’s and YA  books —  even the tough ones — that help us teach our kids, and inspire important conversations at home....

5 sexy Valentine’s gifts for couples in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and up. Why should the younguns get all the fun?

by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day

When I was in my pre-kids, pre-underwire-bra-all-the-time years, I admit that 40 seemed old. As in, sex would be over, done, and…weird. Well here’s me shaking some damn sense into my 2005 self. Research shows that women over 40 are having wildly satisfying...

Valentine’s hack to help make all those preschool classroom cards easier. For both of you.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

If you’ve got a child who’s excited to hand out Valentine’s cards to the classroom in preschool or daycare, but isn’t so great yet with the name signing — especially when it has to be done 18 or so times — here’s a clever...

These no-carb dumplings on Etsy are perfect for your Valentine.

by Liz Gumbinner | Valentine's Day, Toys + Playthings

Happy year of the Rat everyone! With the Lunar New Year upon us, I’m so happy to find this adorable new Etsy shop, which celebrates all things dumplings. Only, not the edible kind, so if you’re low-carbing right now, you’re in luck. Christine Jee has...

Insider tips for your Nickelodeon Resort Punta Cana vacation: How to get the most out of your trip

by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel

Last year, I was invited to visit the Nickelodeon all-inclusive Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana on a press junket. The truth is, I hesitated a bit. I tend to be a more intrepid traveler, though I do love the convenience of all-inclusive beach resorts for family...

Web coolness: What Liz is reading this week.

by Liz Gumbinner | Living

Oh hey! It’s been a while since we brought you Web Coolness, our roundup of the stuff we’re reading and liking around the web. Well, we’re bringing it back to life, only different. (Kind of like a Pet Semetery thing, ha.) It’s going to be more...

It’s okay to say vagina: Tips for raising sexually healthy kids and making it less awkward…for both of you. | Spawned ep 182

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Spawned Podcast

On this week’s Spawned parenting podcast, we’re focusing on about raising sexually healthy kids. i.e. How to have the sex talk, what to say, and how it’s changed over the years. I don’t use the term “brilliant” lightly, but...