Choose kind: Wonderful gift ideas for Wonder book and movie fans.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids

Since the introduction to Harry Potter 20 years ago (wha-aa?) I can’t think of a children’s book that’s resonated with so many kids and adults as RJ Palacio’s Wonder. It’s made my own daughters’ lists of Favorite Books Ever, and...

This graphic novel anthology about reproductive health aims to educate, inspire, and support an important org.

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Adults

To celebrate and support Planned Parenthood’s 100th year anniversary, a group of the best in the Comics industry —  we’re taking Neil Gaiman, Louise Simonson, Denny O’Neil, Andrew Aydin, Gabby Rivera, and many more! == have come together to...

How to play more with your kids without going insane | Spawned ep 88

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we’re talking about indoor play. Because as the weather is getting cooler, our kids still need to stay active and keep the fun going. Yet…there’s only so much we can handle, if we’re going to be honest. So...

How to DIY some of the most popular superhero capes on Etsy

by Kate Etue | DIY

We first spotted Lovelane Designs’ amazing superhero capes on Etsy a few years ago and became instantly obsessed. In fact, we’ve featured them in more than one gift guide for kids over the years. That said, the quality and handmade design makes them...

Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse: Essential tips for parents from James Breakwell | Spawned ep 86

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

You know, on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we’ve covered a lot of important info to help our listeners navigate this crazy parenting thing: Bullying, picky eaters, playdate hell, political unrest, mental health, the eye-rolling tween phase…you name it. But...

Ignoring your kids: Surprise! It makes you a good parent | Spawned Ep 84

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

When we became parents, no one told us…ha, okay, scratch that. Everyone told us that there’d be terrible twos, terrible threes, terrible tweens (oy) and all sorts of tantrums and difficult behaviors to manage. Experts to the rescue! This week on Spawned...

Hiding in the Bathroom: Tips for coping with a 24/7 world | Spawned ep 82 with guest Morra Aarons Mele

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

We’ve got an incredible Spawned podcast episode this week that we think so many of you will find helpful. We’re chatting with the incomparable author and strategist Morra Aarons-Mele, founder of Women and Work and author of the brand new Hiding in the...

Secrets, lies, and Jello shots: Confessions of a class mom | Spawned 81

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

We’re back! After a little summer time off (we missed you all!) we’re back with a new Spawned podcast episode, chatting candidly with Laurie Gelman, humor writer, mom of two, former broadcaster, and current author of the hilarious new Class Mom: A Novel....

The 10 most read fiction books on Amazon this week: Are they worth adding to cart?

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Adults

Beach reads are one of the greatest things about summer — whether or not you actually make it to the a beach. To help you find your next great literary escape, I checked out the top 10  most-read books on Amazon this week a new list they’ve started...

The life-changing magic of tidying up, now as a manga graphic novel. For real.

by Kristen Chase | Books for Adults

I’d be willing to bet money that you’ve probably heard about Marie Kondo’s uber best-selling book The life-changing magic of tidying up, aka The Konmari Method. But now, the author has launched a new version of her book to make it even more appealing...