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Presenting the Cool Mom Picks Virtual Book Club: Join us! It’s easy, fun, and there will be wine.

For years, we have wanted to host some kind of parenting book club for our readers — an opportunity for us to chat about some of the hot topics and best titles out there that interest parents today, without too much pressure or time. (We get it! We’re...

Spring cleaning help: How to deal with digital clutter | Spawned Episode 151

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Spring is here, which if you’re like us, means spring cleaning. But in the 21st century, that also means dealing with digital clutter. Think those photos on your phone, or those files on your computer. And we won’t even talk about our email inboxes. But...

How mothers are shaping the future of the country – and you can too | Spawned ep 150

by Cool Mom Staff | Doing Good, Podcast

Mothers are changing the world! Not just for other mothers — but for everyone. We think you’ll be just fascinated by the wisdom of today’s guest, Sara Berliner, whose organization Vote Like a Mother literally started with a sign. We instantly fell in...

10 super easy, totally free ways to help support your favorite independent publishers + keep that content free for you!

by Cool Mom Staff | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

It’s hard out there for an independent publisher. But here we are, like we have been for the past 13 (whoa!) years, putting out out stories, offering tips, and uncovering cool finds that we really hope our readers enjoy — all while making sure it remains...

Help for picky eaters from a reformed picky eater | Spawned ep 149

by Cool Mom Staff | Food + Recipes, Podcast

This week’s Jacky Lamenzo is a health coach with a focus on picky eating, to help make mealtime less stressful. We like that while we’ve gotten some great picky eater tips in the past, Jacky has a more kid-centered approach, focusing on how kids feel, and...

A Piglet Named Mercy: Kate DiCamillo’s newest picture book for young readers | Sponsored message

by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Kids

This is a sponsored message from Candlewick Press Tens of thousands kids are devoted fans New York Times best-selling Mercy Watson chapter book series from two-time Newbery Medal winner Kate DiCamillo, and popular children’s illustrator Chris Van Dusen —...

Can astrology help you find more direction in life? It can when you look at it this way. | Spawned episode 148

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

Whether you’re a skeptic, an astrology devotee, or just curious about the science behind it, we had the most fascinating chat with Mimi Truong, a life coach, trained lawyer by background…and an astrologer. She combines strategic coaching expertise with her...