A smart Daylight Saving tip that could save your family’s life | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Duracell It’s that time of year when Daylight Saving comes to an end and we all spring forward. And while you’re taking the time to change the clocks around your home, here’s one more thing you can do that could help...
How to talk to kids about tragedy and natural disaster: Helpful tips and resources.
This has been a brutal month with consecutive natural disasters, many right in the contiguous US or close to home, and our hearts are so heavy. There’s Hurricane Harvey‘s devastation in Texas, Hurricane Irma pounding Florida and the Virgin Islands, and now...
One cool new safety feature every car should have
On a recent press trip to Michigan, I was invited by Chevrolet to drive a 2018 Chevy Traverse for the weekend, and discovered a very cool safety feature that I haven’t stopped thinking about. In fact, now that I’m back to my regular minivan at home, I find...
5 important tech tips to keep your family safer in hurricanes and other emergency situations
With so many people still recovering from Hurricane Harvey, and now with Irma (and possibly Jose) on the way to contiguous US shores, we wanted to share some helpful information from a dear friend, cool mom, and Hispana Global founder, Jeanette Kaplun. Her family also...
NASA’s own tip for making easy, DIY solar eclipse glasses. Because no, you can’t buy them anymore.
Okay, so you missed your opportunity to buy solar eclipse glasses for your family back when we recommended the best options about a month ago. (I’m among them, so no judgments!) You may have even missed the opportunity to get free solar eclipse glasses from your...
Bouncie: The simple, powerful device that’s keeping families safer on the road.
If you’re like most parents (us included!) you spend a whole lot of your time in your car. Whether it’s shuttling the kids to and from school, activities, sports, and playdates, running errands, or just hitting the road on the weekends. And when...
5 pool rules for kids that everyone should commit to memory.
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 one....
Do you know where your kids are? This new device could help. | Sponsored Message
This is a sponsored message from Jiobit Keeping track of your kids just got a whole lot easier thanks to Jiobit, a location tracker designed to help give parents peace of mind. Don’t miss the special offer for Cool Mom Picks readers, below. The Jiobit works with...
8 important tips to help families store medicines safely from the kids | Sponsored Message
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 be. Every year, about...Hi! We’re Kristen + Liz!
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