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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...
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...
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...
How to raise kids who aren’t assholes (aka kind, empathic, awesome grown-ups) | Spawned Episode 247

How to raise kids who aren’t assholes (aka kind, empathic, awesome grown-ups) | Spawned Episode 247

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

We often ask ourselves what it takes to raise strong, wonderful kids who are kind, empathic (aka not assholes), which is why we were so excited to chat with Melinda Wenner Moyer, author of the new book How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes. She’s a science...
This list of the best YA books of all time is absolutely awesome

This list of the best YA books of all time is absolutely awesome

by Caroline Siegrist | Books for Kids, Books for Adults

Not to brag, but here at CMP, we’re kind of kids’ books experts. We round up the best of the best lists every year, keep taps on the new releases, and share all kinds of YA book recommendations for parents. Which is why I was so happy when I saw that Time...
Try these must-read books for kids who like video games. Because all genres are good genres!

Try these must-read books for kids who like video games. Because all genres are good genres!

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

I’ve been searching the shelves of my local bookstore to find great books for kids who like video games. And I’m sharing them here, because I know I am not the only parent whose once-avid reader would much rather pick up an Xbox controller than a book...
Making a Baby is the diverse, inclusive, very frank children’s picture book about sex and reproduction that we’ve been looking for

Making a Baby is the diverse, inclusive, very frank children’s picture book about sex and reproduction that we’ve been looking for

by Kate Etue | Books for Kids

When my kids were in early elementary school, every parent I knew seemed to be looking for the perfect children’s book about sex and reproduction. I cannot overemphasize how much I wish I’d had the beautifully inclusive and thoughtful Making a Baby by...
These parenting tips from James Breakwell are lifesavers. Literally. | Spawned Ep 244

These parenting tips from James Breakwell are lifesavers. Literally. | Spawned Ep 244

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

On this week’s Spawned parenting podcast, we’re bringing back a vintage episode with one of our very favorite guests on a very serious subject. Lifesaving, even. Because even though we made it through the pandemic, what are we supposed to do about...
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