by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good, Entertainment + Media
We all want to raise kind, caring, empathic kids, and there’s certainly a lot of discussion about whether technology is helping — or can do more to help. That’s why our team has always worked hard to share those apps that make screen time meaningful,...
by Lisa Barnes | Back to School Shopping, Living
I’ve become a bit of a pro at picking out dorm room essentials, which means separating the must-haves from the nice-to-haves from the not-going-to-haves. Especially iff I’m paying for it. Having sent all of my three kids away to college, it’s become...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style, Toys + Playthings
This is a sponsored message from Night Zookeeper Over the past couple of years, parents have really seen the value of educational apps and websites to help engage our kids in core subjects. If their excitement for reading and writing could use a little nudge, Night...
by Kristen Chase | Podcast
If your kids are like our kids, they are obsessed with Minecraft. Still! Kids of all ages are loving this game, and well, let’s just say, it’s here to stay. That’s why we were so glad to welcome former Cool Mom Picks associate editor, now New York...
by Liz Gumbinner | Holiday Picks, Toys + Playthings
Each year, there are zillions of lists out there of the hot holiday toys and games for the year. And each year, I kind of wonder how they came to that list. (Sorry, I’m picky!) So I thought that this year, I’d put together my own list to help you out. Here...
by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults, Podcast
We’ve talked a long time on Cool Mom Tech about the importance of raising responsible digital citizens. And one thing we know: However old your kids, it’s never too early — or too late — to learn a few new parenting tips to keep our kids safe...
by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Kids, Tech CMP-Style, Tips + Tricks
Not every kid comes out of the womb loving reading. (Or, even comes out of preschool loving reading.) No matter how much you read to your kids or encourage reading, sometimes it just doesn’t click right away. And that’s okay! After years of writing about...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style
This is a sponsored message for Photomath As so many parents put on their teacher or learning coach hats this fall to help their children, they have to be ready for whatever questions that might be thrown at them. That’s why they all need the free Photomath app...
by Cool Mom Staff | Books for Adults, Podcast
While we love all of our Spawned guests, there are some interviews that truly reshape our views on parenting. That’s just how we feel about this chat with global education expert Jordan Shapiro, author of the acclaimed international best-seller, The New...
by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style
Considering our own stress levels are pretty much through the roof right now, we know we’re probably not alone. Trying to juggle all the challenges we’re facing is no easy task, but even some of the smaller things, like just heading out the door, has...
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