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Small Business Saturday Deals: The shops we’d support even if they were full price

The #shopsmall movement is one we’ve been supporting even before there was an unofficial Small Business Saturday followed by a very official Small Business Saturday (now kindly supported by American Express). Lots of our favorite indie businesses, small shops,...

This weekend’s GameStop PRO DAYS sale can save you a ton on these hot holiday gifts | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message from GameStop If your family has video games, gaming systems, or pop culture tees and gifts (hey there, Fortnite fans!) on their holiday wish lists you’re going to want to check out this weekend’s huge GameStop PRO DAYS sale....

2 safe, fun new apps for preschoolers that just may get you a little shower time

by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style

We love apps that let our younger kids explore, play, and get creative all in a safe, controlled environment. And recently, we shared two apps on Cool Mom Tech on behalf of our sponsor Kinsane Entertainment that do just that. Since the response has been so positive...

Make family night more…disgusting with these 7 popular gross-out games

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

“Gross” is really having its moment. Last year we saw the pimple popping game as an alternative to fidget spinners, and I have to admit, it made me gag. Now, we’re seeing a new trend in kids’ toys: gross family games. They are seriously ew. But...

A guide to the top video games kids are playing and watching, that parents should know about

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Tips + Tricks

We know it’s so hard to keep up with your kids’ tech when you’re a parent — there are social channels, apps of all kinds, and so many games! On Out Tech Your Kids, our private Facebook community for tech questions and answers from parents,...

7 great new family board games that take 30 minutes or less to play

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Raise your hand if you’ve ever “accidentally” bumped your kid’s Candyland piece toward the finish to speed up the game? Hey, I get it. I often like (or need) family board games that are fast to play, too. And it doesn’t change as your...

Amazing Card Games for Family Game Night | Editors Top 10 of the Year

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year, Kids

This year we featured a few super cool card games that we just can’t stop playing with our own families. And no, we’re not talking Go Fish or Gin-Rummy! So we decided the awesome family card game trend deserves a spot on our Editor Top 10 Picks of the Year...

Superfight: The perfect game for people who love to argue. i.e. Families!

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings

I grabbed the game Superfight for this year’s summer road trip with my kids, and we’ve haven’t been able to stop playing it. So if you’re looking for a fun, no-skill-required game to play with family over the holidays, bring to parties, or just...

Not Parent Approved: Our favorite irreverent card game just got even more _______.

by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings

It isn’t often that my kids get excited for a game release that isn’t electronic — because let’s be honest, when do we get a countdown to anything besides video games or Star Wars branded stuff? But in the case of Not Parent Approved,...

Are video games hurting our kids? Believe it or not…no. | Spawned 97

by Liz Gumbinner | Podcast, Tips + Tricks

Parents have so many questions and concerns about kids and video games. Are they hurting our kids? Are violent games making kids more violent? Are they playing too much? Are certain games worse than others? How do we manage the time kids spend playing games —...

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