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18 best children’s books of 2016 | Editors’ Best of 2016

by Georgette Gilmore | Books for Kids, Editors Best of the Year

As the year comes to a close, we’re looking back at our picks for the best children’s books of 2016 — according to our editors, writers, and of course our children! What a perfect way to kick off our Editors Picks of the Year. As our readers know, we...

Wishing you a happy Hamilton Hanukkah! From Cool Mom Picks and the Maccabeats

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Holiday Picks

Those of us Hanukkah revelers have always had slimmer pickings when it comes to great modern music. But now Adam Sandler and Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings have some great new company thanks to the Maccabeats, who are just out with Hasmonean: A Hamilton Hanukkah. If...

My 9/11 birthday

by Liz Gumbinner | Thinking : Parent

Adapted from a post originally published on Mom-101.com Hello. Today is my birthday. Which means your knee-jerk response is probably something like, oh, happy birthday, Liz! But as I’ve come to learn, a few seconds later, a certain realization will strike and...

A fun interview with Anne Holton, wife of Tim Kaine, about parenting, politics + funny tweets | Spawned ep 50

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

This week on Spawned with Kristen + Liz, it’s our golden anniversary, and we’re extraordinarily thrilled to be joined by an incredibly special guest, Anne Holton, wife of Senator Tim Kaine, the Democratic candidate for Vice President. But wow, Anne is a...

Why I’m emotional about 19th Amendment Day this year, and links to help kids understand the importance.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

I am finding myself a little choked up today, on the anniversary of the 19th amendment, in a way I can’t recall ever feeling before. Maybe it’s because this is the first August 18 in which we have a female presidential nominee from a major party. Maybe...

Happy birthday Jane Goodall! 5 fun, easy ways to introduce her to your kids

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

Is there one kid in the world who isn’t fascinated by animals? (Answer: no.) So today, Jane Goodall’s birthday, is a perfect opportunity to cozy around your tablet or computer together and dig into her life just a bit. Especially if you think her legacy is...

The political baby onesie that hopefully every party can agree on.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby, Kid Fashion

I know I’m not alone in wanting to hurl my laptop out the window many times during what’s probably been the most contentious election cycle of my lifetime. So I had to just stop, smile and breathe a little sigh of relief when I saw the new Let’s Be...

The Ruth Bader Ginsburg coloring pages. Free, printable, and making history.

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

You can’t have a conversation about Women’s History Month without including second female Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She’s fought tirelessly for women her whole career, and following the success of the best-selling Notorious RBG by...

Because Of Them, We Can: Where kids honor our Black History heroes, charmingly

by Nicole Blades | Doing Good

To be honest, Black History Month is year round for me. As a black woman, especially one living in the U.S., I’m reminded of and inspired by the endless contributions of black people to the collective betterment of this nation on a daily basis. And now, as a...

Great family craft project for MLK Day: Come together to create this Martin Luther King Jr. mural

by Christina Refford | DIY

Over the years, we have shared our favorite books, videos and websites that help our kids learn about the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. And now, along with learning about his life, we can add an interesting art project that our kids can do with their friends or in...

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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