by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
This is my favorite recurring post every year on Cool Mom Picks, in which we collect all the best children’s books of 2017 lists from all over the internet — from big publications like the New York Times to our favorite indie bloggers with great taste in...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
Over the last few months I’ve received a stack of advance review novels that’s now literally taller than I am. But from the pile of books, three great middle-grade novels in particular have caught my attention. Each explores themes of justice, activism,...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
I’m lucky to have a job that allows me to the opportunity to preview countless kids’ books each year. But admittedly, it often feels like a neverending stream of the same-old. However recently, I’ve noticed a trend of well-designed, beautifully...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
Lately, as my kids are getting older and the world has gotten (ahem) a little crazier, my 10- and 12-year-old have been questioning what’s going on. I chat with them about my own observations and beliefs…and ask them about theirs. But one thing that helps...
by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids
We’ve shared so many children’s books over the years that bring history’s most wonderful real-life heroes to life for kids. From specific heroes like Frederick Douglas (whom a few adults need to read more about too, ahem) and Josephine...
by Ellyn Exley Dvorkin | Entertainment + Media
There were times long ago when I eagerly participated in events like Wigstock and danced on the tables at The Abbey in West Hollywood on Drag Queen night. (And yes, you get thrown out for that.) But as a mom, these things have admittedly faded from my list of life...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
My kids are officially on summer break (I know, already!) so we’re hitting up the library ASAP to get started on our summer reading lists. My Kindergartner has made amazing strides this year with his reading, and these early reader books are all geared toward...
by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks
Summer break will be here in just a minute, but there are some things you can start planning now to help make sure your kids don’t hit the summer slide on their reading and math skills over the break. Research shows that most kids lose about two months’ of...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids
One of the best ways our kids can learn empathy and celebrate diversity is to see the myriad of ways different people live their lives all around the world. Which is why I am loving the brand-new children’s book, This Is How We Do It, by Matt Lamothe. My kids...
by Kate Etue | Art + Decor
One of my very favorite teacher gifts is here! The 2017 Children’s Book Week poster, and all the fun accompanying gifts. Each year, this is one of my go-to gifts for the special teachers or librarians who have fostered a love of reading in my kids. And I...
