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The new Simone Biles x Athleta Girl collab is a lot more meaningful than you might think.

I can’t think of a better role model for young athletes (and young people in general) than GOAT gymnast and mental health advocate Simone Biles, so I was thrilled to see the new Simone Biles collaboration with Athleta Girl. The collection for girls 6-16 features...

10 of our most popular summer articles to help get you through the season

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Living

This week we’re doing something I don’t think our team has done in 15+ years — we are taking a full staff summer break. (Whoo!) Some of us are traveling, some of us are hanging with the kids, some of us are counting the seconds to Ted Lasso season...

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

by Lexi Petronis | Toys + Playthings

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...

8 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,...

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...

13 easy Rio Olympics crafts, printables and snacks to celebrate Team USA

by Kate Etue | DIY

Update: Most of these Olympic crafts work just perfectly for the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics. Yes, the one in 2021. I have to admit, it’s been a little difficult to get as excited about the summer Olympics as usual with all the trouble surrounding it this year,...

Fun backyard Olympic games that give your own gold medal athletes a chance to shine

by Christina Refford | Party Ideas

With the Summer Games set to begin on August 5, we are getting ourselves ready to do some Olympic-sized television viewing as we cheer on the amazing athletes from around the world. So if you’re celebrating what is sure to be a spectacular opening ceremonies...