by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
Well this is a good one, Spawned podcast fans! In our newest episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, we’re getting real about relationships and parenting with two very special guests, Jenna and Bodhi Elfman. (Yes, that Jenna and Bodhi Elfman.) Beyond being famous...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Tips + Tricks
We all heard that raising tweens and teens are hard, but now, here we are ourselves with a few on our hands, and doing our best to navigate the challenges of parenting them. Whether you’re in the throes of it yourself, are approaching it rapidly, or just want to...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
Thank you so much for all of your tweets, emails, DMs and as Liz would say, “letters,” asking whether we were okay. YES we are okay! And after a brief hiatus, we’re so happy to be back with a new episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, and it’s...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast, Family Travel
With spring break here or coming up for lots of us, and summer vacations around the corner (whoo!), we know so many families will be hitting the skies — some of you for the very first time with kids in tow. So, as a couple of been-there-done-that moms...
by Liz Gumbinner | Spawned Podcast
I’ve always aimed to raise my kids to be politically aware and engaged, and to help them understand how valuable their voting rights are and how important it is to become an informed voter. Ever since they were toddlers, I’ve taken them into the election...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
Not a week goes by where we don’t get some question related to social media and kids. It’s definitely something on most parents’ minds these days, and a debate that can get, well, pretty heated. And we get it, no one wants to be judged about their...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
As avid readers ourselves, it’s probably no surprise we try to get our kids excited about reading every chance we get. But, some kids are harder than others (funny how that works), and finding creative ways to motivate less eager readers can be tough. And...
by Kristen Chase | Spawned Podcast
With the prevalence of helicopter parenting these days, it’s no surprise we’re seeing kids becoming much more dependent than independent — and let’s face it, we’re seeing more really tired parents. But it can be challenging for parents...
by Cool Mom Team | Baby, Fashion, Spawned Podcast
Sex after pregnancy isn’t exactly the hottest topic ever, because when you’ve just had a baby, well, it’s probably the last thing on your mind. But, it’s definitely important for a relationship, and one that a lot of parents have a lot of...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
There’s no shortage of people who claim to have the best advice for new parents. The hospital janitor. The cashier at Target. Your mother-in-law. Someone else’s mother-in-law who you’ve never even met. Caring for a newborn is already overwhelming,...