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“Acceptance is Protection”: Kate Brookes on parenting a trans kid, or any child on their own path. | Spawned 299

“Acceptance is Protection”: Kate Brookes on parenting a trans kid, or any child on their own path. | Spawned 299

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast

I could not be more thrilled to share this wonderful interview with award-winning TV reporter/producer/mom Kate Brookes, author of the upcoming Transister: Raising Twins in a Gender-Bending World. While our conversation is super helpful for parents looking for advice...
Keeping kids healthy on social media with Dr. Devorah Heitner  | Spawned Ep 298

Keeping kids healthy on social media with Dr. Devorah Heitner | Spawned Ep 298

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Podcast

With U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy introducing new social media guidelines for children in the past few weeks, social media and mental health is all any parent we know is talking about. Especially with summer here. So I immediately reached out to one of my...
Why you should take A Thousand  Miles to Graceland for a spin.

Why you should take A Thousand Miles to Graceland for a spin.

by Christina Refford | Books for Adults

Another year, another Good Reads Challenge goal, and I’m so happy to get the year started with the first novel by Cool Mom Picks’ own co-founder Kristen Mei Chase,  A Thousand Miles to Graceland. If you love to read tender, funny, and cathartic stories...
The impact of Covid on kids: Anya Kamenetz on what we know and what we don’t yet | Spawned Ep 285

The impact of Covid on kids: Anya Kamenetz on what we know and what we don’t yet | Spawned Ep 285

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast, Thinking : Parent

This week on Spawned, I have the honor of welcoming back the wonderful Anya Kamenetz, NPR Education reporter and author, to talk about her new book, The Stolen Year: How Covid Changed Kids’ Lives…and Where We Go Now. I will tell you this: From the title...
The Gospel of Wellness:  Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, by Rina Raphael | Spawned Ep 283

The Gospel of Wellness: Gyms, Gurus, Goop, and the False Promise of Self-Care, by Rina Raphael | Spawned Ep 283

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast, Thinking : Parent

I will never think of yoga, supplements, activated charcoal or bath salts the same again. Today Show producer turned health/wellness journalist, Rina Raphael, joined me to talk about her absolutely fascinating, fairly funny, and very smart new book The Gospel of...
How to raise media-savvy kids and help them BS-proof their brains: Dr. Seema Yasmin | Spawned Ep 282

How to raise media-savvy kids and help them BS-proof their brains: Dr. Seema Yasmin | Spawned Ep 282

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast, Thinking : Parent

According to Dr. Seema Yasmin, we’re living through a misinformationdemic. I’ve always thought that media literacy should be a mandatory subject for kids, but it’s never been more evident than today — so I’m incredibly grateful for...
Get all shook up with Kristen’s debut novel, A Thousand Miles to Graceland

Get all shook up with Kristen’s debut novel, A Thousand Miles to Graceland

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults

To say that I’m thrilled to share that my debut novel, A Thousand Miles to Graceland, is now available for pre-order and hitting stands on January 24, 2023 is an understatement. I’ve been working on this story of fun, heartfelt mother-daughter road trip...
8 wonderful Mother’s Day gift book ideas to celebrate all she is, and all she loves.

8 wonderful Mother’s Day gift book ideas to celebrate all she is, and all she loves.

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Adults, Mother's Day Gifts

This year, I’ve been on the hunt for Mother’s Day gift books, because even the mom who has everything can always use an inspiring, uplifting, sentimental, or just thoughtful new book. Consider that a Mother’s Day gift book can be for any mom who...
How to be an adult, with author Julie Lythcott-Haims | Spawned Episode 267

How to be an adult, with author Julie Lythcott-Haims | Spawned Episode 267

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults, Podcast

We’ve probably all used the phrase “adulting is hard.” Probably an awful lot over the last two years. And that’s because being an adult is pretty darn hard. Way to state the obvious, Kristen.  Okay, so yeah, it is obvious, but what isn’t...
How to make change in the world, without losing your joy: A chat with author Karen Walrond | Spawned Episode 258

How to make change in the world, without losing your joy: A chat with author Karen Walrond | Spawned Episode 258

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults, Podcast

We know that over the last few years in particular, many of us have felt extra activated to help make change in the world. But if we’re honest, engaging in activism can be exhausting and at times, soul sucking. Well, our good friend, life coach and author Karen...
Spectacular Sisters is the perfect gift for a favorite sister in your life

Spectacular Sisters is the perfect gift for a favorite sister in your life

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Adults, Books for Kids

As one of three sisters, I was naturally excited to get my hands on Spectacular Sisters: Amazing Stories of Ssters from Around the World, by Aura Lewis. I’ve been having so much fun revisiting some of my favorite sister stories, while also learning about some...
Can you name the 5 core principles of raising responsible digital citizens?

Can you name the 5 core principles of raising responsible digital citizens?

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast

We’ve talked a long time on Cool Mom Tech about the importance of raising responsible digital citizens. And one thing we know: However old your kids, it’s never too early — or too late — to learn a few new parenting tips to keep our kids safe...
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