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

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...

5 expert, guilt-free strategies to make me-time a reality for more moms.

by Jackie Insinger | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Thinking : Parent

Given the work I do daily with so many amazingly strong, tuned-in, competent juggling moms, a little bit of smoke comes out of my ears every time I read lines like, it’s so important to set aside “me time” every single day to be an even better mom and...

5 popular diet trends right now: Safe or stupid? | Spawned ep 92

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz we’re tackling diets. More specifically, some of the hot diet trends right now (or, ahem, culinary lifestyle choices or whatever they’re being called that’s not “diet”) to discuss the pros, the...

15 of my cold and flu season must-haves, all in one handy place. Including the most important one of all.

by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

The kids are back in school, which means cold and flu season is upon us. (Yay.) (Not really.) You probably already know to grab some cold meds, clean out your humidifier, and stock up on tissues. But what you might not know is that our sponsor Kmart Pharmacy has all...

THERE WILL BE BLOOD: The great (and hilarious) period discussion | Spawned ep 87

by Cool Mom Staff | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Podcast

This week on Spawned with Kristen and Liz, a brutally honest, very funny, no-holds (or anatomical references) -barred discussion about girls, periods, and yep. Vaginas. Because you can’t talk about periods without talking vaginas. And the more we say the word,...

Should your kids be playing tackle football? 6 things that happened when this mom said no. | Thinking Parent

by Kate Etue | Thinking : Parent

Crisp mornings and fall weekends mean one thing here in the South: football. After school we see the kids out on the field practicing, and neighbors are making plans to tailgate. And while my husband played football through middle and high school (and even declined...

In memory of the 11 year old who died at summer camp from meningitis this week

by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Thinking : Parent

“Were your kids vaccinated for meningitis?” my father asked as I picked up the phone tonight. He’s always asking me questions like this after seeing something or other in the news or on Facebook. He’s a good Grandpa that way....

Should you really avoid SPF over 50? We’ve got facts, and we’ve got answers.

by Kate Etue | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing

Growing up as a fair-skinned, redheaded kid, I’m no stranger to the intricacies of SPF labels. Or sunburns. Like lots of us, I always believed that the higher the SPF, the better the sun protection I’d get, but that’s not necessarily the case. In...

8 important tips to help families store medicines safely from the kids | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

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...

The one surprising thing that happened when I switched to a natural deodorant.

by Kristen Chase | Beauty + Cosmetics

I’m the kind of person who needs the prescription strength-type antiperspirant, so for me to make the switch to a natural deodorant is a big deal. Granted, it’s not the first time I’ve tried, and while it was pretty successful (yay Primal Paste), I...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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