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...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...