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Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

Ted Lasso’s new Little People Collector set: Believe!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

We’ve been gushing about Ted Lasso for a while on Cool Mom Picks, and now I get to gush about the new Ted Lasso Little People Collector set from Fisher-Price, featuring six of the most iconic characters from the AFC Richmond locker room. Here’s where I...
23 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July for kids (even if you don’t feel like waving a flag).

23 ways to celebrate the Fourth of July for kids (even if you don’t feel like waving a flag).

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

While 4th of July is a time to celebrate freedom and the best of America, lately I know so many of us are having a hard time feeling celebratory. It’s hard to feel like waving a flag when many of our rights are under attack right now, including those of us who are...
What is Juneteenth? 6 great children’s books (and other resources) that explain this important holiday.

What is Juneteenth? 6 great children’s books (and other resources) that explain this important holiday.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

If you want to learn more about Juneteenth as we approach its anniversary, or just want to be sure its history and relevance has a place on your bookshelves, we have found some terrific children’s books about Juneteenth to help. After all, I know a lot of us...
Another free download we wish we didn’t need: A Kids Book About School Shootings

Another free download we wish we didn’t need: A Kids Book About School Shootings

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

The fact that a book called A Kids Book About School Shootings even exists should tell you exactly how big a problem this has become in the years since the horrific Columbine school shooting over 20 years ago. As we shared in today’s post How to talk to your...
RuPaul’s new Little People Collector set sashays down the runway today.

RuPaul’s new Little People Collector set sashays down the runway today.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

Fans of RuPaul, you’d better work on getting your hands on this new, fabulous set from Fisher Price’s Little People Collector because it could sell out faster than you can say Sashay! Shante! This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a...
The new Simone Biles x Athleta Girl collab is a lot more meaningful than you might think.

The new Simone Biles x Athleta Girl collab is a lot more meaningful than you might think.

by Caroline Siegrist | Kid Fashion

I can’t think of a better role model for young athletes (and young people in general) than GOAT gymnast and mental health advocate Simone Biles, so I was thrilled to see the new Simone Biles collaboration with Athleta Girl. The collection for girls 6-16 features...
The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.

The Crayon Project: Helping get more inclusive school supplies into every U.S. classroom.

by Lisa Barnes | Doing Good, School Gear

Two years ago, Crayola introduced the Colors of the World crayons, which included a veritable rainbow of 24 skin tone crayons that not only celebrate diversity, but create an opportunity for kids to learn respect for others and more fully represent themselves. The...
Presenting your kids’ new favorite play clothes, especially at these prices

Presenting your kids’ new favorite play clothes, especially at these prices

by Cool Mom Staff | Kid Fashion

This is a sponsored message for Generation Joy When parents say we need need basics for our kids, we don’t mean basic basics. They have to be soft and comfy so kids wear them, high-quality and durable so kids can wear them a lot, and of course stylish. Because...
The new LEGO Muppet minifigs have us singing Mahna Mahna

The new LEGO Muppet minifigs have us singing Mahna Mahna

by Caroline Siegrist | Toys + Playthings

Calling all chaos Muppets, order Muppets, and general fans! LEGO is launching a new line of Muppet Minifigs, including some of our most favorite and iconic Muppet friends. Kermit! Grover! The Swedish Chef! And yes, my personal favorite, Miss Piggy, plus a few more....
Give your kids behind-the-scenes access with Laurie Berkner’s Fan Club

Give your kids behind-the-scenes access with Laurie Berkner’s Fan Club

by Christina Refford | Entertainment + Media

My teens have grown up watching Laurie Berkner’s fun-filled music videos on Nick Jr, and spent many afternoons dancing to her greatest hits like Victor Vito and I’m Going to Catch You. They’ve fallen to sleep listening to her gentle lullabies playing...
A comparison of the best kids consignment shops online: Where to buy, and where to sell.

A comparison of the best kids consignment shops online: Where to buy, and where to sell.

by Caroline Siegrist | Baby, Kid Fashion, Tips + Tricks

Lately I’ve been on the hunt for the best websites for kids’ consignment clothes and trying to compare them to help me find the best option for my own needs. Buying gently pre-owned clothes is more sustainable, for one thing, plus kids grow so fast! I know...
A Kids Book About War: A free download that we wish didn’t have to be written

A Kids Book About War: A free download that we wish didn’t have to be written

by Christina Refford | Books for Kids, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks

We’ve been posting a lot of resources about how to talk to our kids about the war in Ukraine as well as a list of wonderful children’s books about anxiety and worry. We wish we didn’t have to, but that’s the world we are living in right now, and we...
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