You know, we joke a lot about how hard it is to convince our kids to do their homework, because — well, it usually is. But the truth is that we understand -- it's hard to do our own work when we're not in a workspace we love and look for…
The number one concern we hear from parents when it comes to kids and their devices is online bullying. Which is why we think you're going to want to know about the new Sarahah app. This personal bulletin board app has blown up all aroun…
I am happy to admit it: Marie Kondo is my guru. I love the concepts of capsule wardrobes, minimalist decor and paring down the clutter in my life overall. There is very little in my home that stresses me out more than piles of stuff -- w…
This is a message on behalf of our partner Target If you're a Target shopper, you're probably a fan of the Cartwheel app like we are, because hey, we like saving money. Especially on stuff we were going to buy anyway. (At least that's wh…
We love a fun bento box as much as the next person, but has anyone else noticed that most playful school lunch ideas require a PhD in arts and crafts? So cute, but who has the time -- or, um , ability? While we admittedly attempt more am…
I've racked up quite a bit of baby gear as a mom of four. From diaper bags to bottles to wipe warmers, I could fully stock my own Babies R Us resale outlet! But now that my kids are beyond the baby years, it's time to purge. Because no p…
Sometimes, I think kids have a button in their heads --like in the movie Inside Out -- and it gets pressed whenever they see water. When activated, it's like this button overrides all rational thought with POOOOOOOL! the second they see …
When it comes to treats and candy for our kids, we've always take a pretty common sense "everything in moderation" approach around here. Hey, we love candy! What's a trip to the movie theater, a birthday party, or a special occasion lunc…
During these dog days of summer, when there's really no other word to describe the heat but "blergh," we parents have to think way beyond the sprinklers and water balloons that we've been relying on to keep our kids cool (and occupied). …
One of the items on my son's bucket list this summer is to learn to tie a bowline, a half-hitch, and a square knot...with his eyes closed. They are requirements for his scouting program, but have easily become at-home entertainment for t…
What no one tells you about becoming a parent is the total and complete lack of sleep you'll suffer. Sure, we all know it's rough when they're new babies. But, spoiler alert: It lasts way beyond the infant years. We know moms who can't f…
If you're heading out to catch some fireworks on July 4, or any time this summer, check out Cool Mom Tech where we've got 10 photo tips for shooting fireworks , to keep you from coming home with a bunch of blurry blips in your camera rol…
If you're a parent in Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania (sorry, Kristen!), South Carolina or Washington State, a simple family trip to visit the grandparents is about to get trickier. And a lot more ex…
This is a new take on the old idea of positively rewarding your kids. It's 2017. It's a new type of merit badge.
This is a sponsored message from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association Educational Foundation While medicines help families feel better and stay well, it's important to keep those bottles safe from curious kids. Wherever you may b…
Our household been through the dreaded lice (shudder) more times than I'd like to admit. The only good thing that's come out of it -- besides a wildly clean house -- is enough knowledge about what works, what doesn't, and which "guarante…
Summer comes in two settings: Hotter and Hottest. That's why we love these amazing summer water activities for the backyard that we found on some of our favorite sites around the web. I mean I know that for kids, a nice, cool pool is oft…
With summer almost here (yay!) we're looking forward to road trip season in which many families, like mine, are packing up our cars for short jaunts or long rides together. Of course if you've ever taken a road trip with kids, you know t…
The second I saw those big pink balloons in early images flooding media from the Manchester Arena last night, without knowing a single other thing about the story, I thought, Oh my God...whatever happened, there are children there . It w…
As a busy parent, I rely heavily on household hacks. In fact, I would say just about everything I do around the house involves some sort of easy hack or trick or clever time-saver . But some tricks work better than others, and some you w…
If you've never tried yoga, I get it. I was there once too. From the outside, it either looks like a torturous exercise regimen for slender, flexible folks in really expensive stretch pants...or, a hippie-dippy religion that will demand …
Summer break will be here in just a minute, but there are some things you can start planning now to help make sure your kids don't hit the summer slide on their reading and math skills over the break. Research shows that most kids lose a…
With the weather getting warming and my kids spending the afternoons playing outside , we're starting to see a lot more bug bites on their tender, sensitive skin. Mean ones. The kind that turn bright red, itch like crazy, and keep them u…
Spring cleaning can be a beast. Just the thought of getting everything tidier and cleaner -- whatever shape your home is in now -- can be so overwhelming, it can be hard to know where to start. So we reached out to household cleaning exp…