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Relationships, romance, and a little hope for the whole world, with Robert Wilder | Spawned Episode 190

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, we can all use a little more romance, relationship advice, and hope, don’t you agree? That’s why we think you’ll enjoy our almost completely live (yes live!) Spawned Parenting podcast episode we recorded on...

How do you know when it’s time to move? And how do you make it easier when you’re ready? | Spawned 189

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

We never thought that a book about moving would be so enjoyable. Just thought thought of moving gives lots of us cold sweats! And yet, Ali Wenzke, who’s been called the Marie Kondo of Moving has authored the extremely helpful, calming, and yes, enjoyable book,...

5 simple laundry tips for families. Because if they can work a smartphone, they can work a washing machine.

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

We know that it can be a lot easier to just do the laundry yourself. No whining, no complaining. Everyone’s happy! Except, tough love, parents: everyone in your family (especially if you’ve got young adults heading off to college) needs to be able to do their...

Valentine’s Day crafts and activities you can do with your kids | Spawned Ep 188

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got fun craft ideas and activities on the brain. Because if you’re like us, the lingerie and dinner out just isn’t in the cards, which to be honest, is perfectly fine with us. So on this episode of...

Peggy Orenstein on Boys and Sex… and hookups and love and masculinity and consent and yes, porn | Spawned 187

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

When our sound engineer writes to us and says that this podcast interview with Peggy Orenstein is “easily top 5…maybe top 3” of all our interviews, well that’s saying something. And we agree. Whether you are raising sons or raising daughters,...

Tackling one of the trickiest parts of parenting: Discipline | Spawned Ep 186

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Parenting is hard. We know that’s an obvious statement. But some parts are decidedly harder than others, and one of them is discipline. That’s why we’re happy to be chatting with school psychologist Lynn Burrell, who’s also the co-founder of...

Smart, surprising ways to foster real connections with your kids, with Dr. Sheryl Ziegler | Spawned Ep 185

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

We know many parents made resolutions and goals to spend more quality time with family in 2020. And well, we’re hitting that point in January when even our best laid plans get a little side tracked. It’s okay, we’re right there with you. That’s why...

The right way to bathe a baby: Step by step, drip by drip, smile by smile

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby

We’ve recently shared the scientific research behind a baby bedtime routine, and one of the biggest of that is giving your baby a bath. While it may end up being one of the most enjoyable parts of your evenings (with the best memories and the best photos to...

How to save your children’s lives from real threats. Like werewolves. And woolly mammoths. | Spawned ep 184

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

On this week’s Spawned parenting podcast, we are tackling a VERY SERIOUS SUBJECT. So profoundly serious, it could literally save lives. And it will. Because sure, you’ve covered your light sockets and put the Tide Pods on a high shelf, but do you know...

The top 10 Cool Mom Picks posts of 2019

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year

We’re so thrilled to be entering our 14th year publishing Cool Mom Picks. We know! We can’t believe it either. Every year, we share our top 10 most visited posts on Cool Mom Picks. While our gift guides are often quite popular, these represent posts from...