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The blogging world loses one of our own. Here’s how to help.

The blogging world loses one of our own. Here’s how to help.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Thinking : Parent

Kristen and I are both old school bloggers, going back to 2006 when our kids were tiny. Back then, we were a small, passionate community of writers who shared our lives, our joys, our many challenges and even some painful losses. Many of us became IRL friends. Even if...
7 parent bloggers share their own immigrant and refugee stories, and they’re wonderful.

7 parent bloggers share their own immigrant and refugee stories, and they’re wonderful.

by Liz Gumbinner | Thinking : Parent

We talk a lot about how to create more kindness and empathy in our kids, when it comes to all sorts of people they encounter in their lives. But top of mind right now for so many of us, are immigrants. I feel so grateful that my kids are growing up Brooklyn where we...
Remarkably Average Parenting: The hilarious parenting book for the social media generation

Remarkably Average Parenting: The hilarious parenting book for the social media generation

by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults

The self-deprecating mom advice book is a genre I can get behind, but it’s not always done well. I’m still recommending the edgy Sh*tty Mom series and the offbeat Let’s Panic  About Babies, but a lot of the other titles start to run together in my...
A great new reason to support Friends of Maddie

A great new reason to support Friends of Maddie

by Cool Mom Staff | Doing Good

If you’re a fan of great parenting blogs, you may be familiar with the difficult story of our friends Mike and Heather Spohr, of the popular site The Spohrs are Multiplying. They experienced the unimaginable after the death of their daughter Maddie in 2009, and...
The quote that does more than inspire: It saves lives.

The quote that does more than inspire: It saves lives.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Thinking : Parent

Sharing, liking, or commenting on this post donates one life-saving vaccine to a child around the world. Please read on for the full story.   One of the most wonderful things about social media is that it gives every single one of us a voice. One of the...
Oh Happy Day party store: everything you need for the perfect party. Except the cake.

Oh Happy Day party store: everything you need for the perfect party. Except the cake.

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

One of my favorite go-to blogs for design inspiration, whether it’s a fun kids’ bedroom, an unexpected party theme, or a cool DIY project is Oh Happy Day. Jordan’s impeccable taste and fun use of color just makes me, well, happy. And now that...
7 fantastic food blogs to follow for family food inspiration beyond the usual

7 fantastic food blogs to follow for family food inspiration beyond the usual

by Stacie Billis | Food + Recipes

I recently tried to figure out how many food blogs populate the internet. The answer: A lot. I couldn’t find an exact number—not a recent one, at least—but it’s big enough to demonstrate that yes, there can be too much of a good thing. With so many food blogs to...
Beyond Baby by Meagan Francis. Your BFF for the next stages of parenthood.

Beyond Baby by Meagan Francis. Your BFF for the next stages of parenthood.

by Julie | Books for Adults

We’re longtime fans of Meagan Francis of The Happiest Home here at Cool Mom Picks. Beyond Baby, her latest guide and accompanying workbook, makes another wonderful resource for parents, offering productive and calming exercises to help them make the transition...
Congrats to the winners of the Iris Awards honoring the best of the parent blogs.

Congrats to the winners of the Iris Awards honoring the best of the parent blogs.

by Kristen Chase | Kids

Last month when we heard we were nominated for the first annual Iris Awards for Outstanding Blogs in the Best Sponsored Content Campaign category, we were thrilled to be recognized for our Baby Shower Gift Guide and Celebration of Motherhood Firsts series with...
The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.

The greatest quotes from the greatest female role models: Bookmark The Reconstructionists, stat.

by Liz Gumbinner | Uncategorized

As we move to empower our daughters, to help them find strong role models (you know, whose accomplishments don’t include “twerking”), and to get them excited about their potential, I’m so delighted to find a new website that helps do those very...
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