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Here are all the real life sheroes you’ll find in the Barbie Role Models collection

Barbie has been busy lately. She’s gotten a new variety of body shapes (with dad-bod and man-bun Ken by her side), she’s taken on our heroines from A Wrinkle in Time and Wonder Woman, she’s figured out that yes, women can code. Today, however, in...

What Olympic sport is competing which day? This website has the answer!

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Let’s be honest, the Olympics coverage is a mess. (And you know I’m a total Olympics-watching geek if you have been following our Instagram Stories on Cool Mom Picks!) Live events aren’t live — unless they are. The medal ceremonies seem almost...

Web coolness: The Black Panther kids, new Olympic heroes, and last minute Valentines Day help – but hurry!

by Cool Mom Staff | Best of the Web

Here are some of the coolest things we’ve been seeing around the web this week. Hope you like them too. Whoa – check out these incredible photos of kids recreating the Black Panther posters. They were photographed by London-based Nigerian...

Web coolness: Olympic recipes and crafts, the athletes were rooting for, Valentines Day help, and fixing your Facebook feed

by Cool Mom Staff | Best of the Web

Here are some of the coolest things we’ve been seeing around the web this week. Hope you like them too. The Olympics ceremonies starts tonight! We are totally blown away by this team USA Olympics cake by Molly Yeh. Are you up for an olympian baking feat?...

PyeongChang 2018: 9 Fun Olympics crafts to get kids excited about the winter games.

by Kate Etue | DIY

I’m a total geek for the Olympics, which means I’m a total geek for Olympic crafts for kids every two years. Sitting with my kids, watching the pageantry of the opening ceremonies featuring athletes from countries all over the world, is always such a...

The Ibtihaj Muhammad Olympian Barbie | Editors Top 10 of the Year

by Cool Mom Staff | Editors Best of the Year

During a time that so many people are waking up to the essential need for diversity reflected in all aspects of life, we’re so thrilled to see that toy makers are getting it too. Especially one of the biggest in the world. Which is why we’re cheering for...

Hey sexist Olympic journalists: We’re watching you. | Spawned episode 48

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

This week on Spawned with Kristen + Liz, we’re talking about the rampant sexist media coverage of the Rio Olympics — and beyond — and why, as parents, it particularly bugs us and needs addressing. Take a listen as we discuss the craziest headlines,...

Web coolness: Olympian parents, parents of Olympians, the POTUS playlist and more

by Cool Mom Staff | Best of the Web

Here are some links we’ve been reading around the web this week. Hope you like them too. You have to see these extraordinary photos of the US Olympic team’s parents as their children medal. Grab the tissues. Above photo: Leslye Davis for the NY Times...

We’re cheering for these free, female Olympian coloring pages: Let the games (and coloring) begin!

by Liz Gumbinner | DIY

So I’m so happy to share that Julie Kerwin, founder of the female superhero action figure line, I Am Elemental, has put together some fun free printable female Olympians coloring pages. The set of 15 printables features incredible women athletes across all...

Web coolness: Getting excited for the Rio Olympics, The Game of Thrones election, the best happy birthday tweet ever, and more

by Cool Mom Staff | Best of the Web

Here are some of the links we’ve been reading around the web this week. We hope you like them too. We’re so excited for the Olympics to kick off tonight! To get you in the mood, watch this genius US Olympic Swim Team Carpool Karaoke Video. For the kids,...