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The benefits of Minecraft for kids, with author Delilah S. Dawson | Spawned Episode 259

The benefits of Minecraft for kids, with author Delilah S. Dawson | Spawned Episode 259

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast

If your kids are like our kids, they are obsessed with Minecraft. Still! Kids of all ages are loving this game, and well, let’s just say, it’s here  to stay. That’s why we were so glad to welcome former Cool Mom Picks associate editor, now New York...
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 Kids, Books for Adults

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...
Meet Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, the author and illustrator duo behind Hello, Star

Meet Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti Harrison, the author and illustrator duo behind Hello, Star

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast

It’s probably no surprise that I’m a big children’s picture book fangirl, considering I’ve got my own children’s picture book coming out in late 2023, so when I got the opportunity to interview Stephanie V.M. Lucianovic and Vashti...
Why it’s important to talk to your kids about religion (even if you’re not religious): 3 books to help guide your conversation

Why it’s important to talk to your kids about religion (even if you’re not religious): 3 books to help guide your conversation

by Cool Mom Team | Books for Kids

As a full-time religious studies professor for the past fifteen years, I’ve lost track of how many fellow parents have asked for recommendations when their kids started asking questions about religion. While evangelical Christians and other religious “insiders” tend...
How Ada Twist, Scientist is making STEM more accessible to girls | Spawned Episode 253

How Ada Twist, Scientist is making STEM more accessible to girls | Spawned Episode 253

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast, Books for Kids, Entertainment + Media

In a very exciting first for Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we chat with aerospace engineer, Keji Sojobi, who is a part of the new book-to-TV adaptation of the very popular Ada Twist, Scientist. We love how she’s working to make STEM more accessible to girls,...
Instagram, girls and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Ep 252

Instagram, girls and body image: What parents need to know | Spawned Ep 252

by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast, Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Recently, I wrote about that article, the one about Instagram, teens, body image and self-esteem — and the conversation I had about it with my 14-year-old daughter.  It generated so much great conversation on our social feeds, that Kristen and I wanted to chat...
Why it’s important for kids to read diverse books, with author Meena Harris | Spawned Ep 251

Why it’s important for kids to read diverse books, with author Meena Harris | Spawned Ep 251

by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast, Books for Kids, Doing Good

With the recent news of the York Central School District book ban (only just a few hours from where Kristen lives, by the way), we thought it was important to re-share this amazing episode with the delightful, brilliant Meena Harris. She’s an activist,...
3 new books for kids about climate change that inform, uplift, and help us move forward

3 new books for kids about climate change that inform, uplift, and help us move forward

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids, Doing Good

I know I’m not the only parent struggling with how to talk with their kids about climate change. So I was thrilled to discover these hopeful kids’ books about climate change, each of which educates without inducing panic or despair. A tall order if you ask...
Here’s the one brilliant tip that got my reluctant teen reading more. And, the books that helped.

Here’s the one brilliant tip that got my reluctant teen reading more. And, the books that helped.

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Tips + Tricks

My kids devoured books when they were little. Now that they’re teens, the stars of YouTube and Discord seem to be a bigger draw than the classic characters of literature I wish they would spend their time with. (Of course, calling them “classic characters...
Mighty Kind: A fun, compassionate, anti-racism, pro-kindness magazine for today’s kids

Mighty Kind: A fun, compassionate, anti-racism, pro-kindness magazine for today’s kids

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

While a great number of people seem to be flipping out about kids learning “critical race theory” in elementary school [ed note: it’s taught in law schools, not elementary schools], we’re grateful that our readers have always been interested...
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