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5 ways parents can empower our younger kids and tweens to be more independent.

It can be hard to remember when we’re so busy with the minutiae of each day, but the ultimate goal of parenting is to raise responsible, independent adults. And, well, that starts before they actually hit the age of 18. The dance of educating our kids and then...

A guide to the top video games kids are playing and watching, that parents should know about

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media, Tips + Tricks

We know it’s so hard to keep up with your kids’ tech when you’re a parent — there are social channels, apps of all kinds, and so many games! On Out Tech Your Kids, our private Facebook community for tech questions and answers from parents,...

7 great new family board games that take 30 minutes or less to play

by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings

Raise your hand if you’ve ever “accidentally” bumped your kid’s Candyland piece toward the finish to speed up the game? Hey, I get it. I often like (or need) family board games that are fast to play, too. And it doesn’t change as your...

The best of the Amazon Prime Day deals: We’ll be updating all day

by Cool Mom Staff | Living, Tech CMP-Style

It’s here! It’s Amazon Prime Day, a shopping extravaganza for Prime members that starts today, July 16 at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST and runs a full 36 hours this year. And, lest you think it’s all just a lot of hoopla over crap you don’t want, we...

Raising teens and tweens? We’ve got 7 simple ways to connect, using the time you already have together.

by Kristen Chase | Tech CMP-Style, Tips + Tricks

As my daughter edges closer to 14 with high school starting this fall, it’s admittedly become more challenging for me to stay connected to her. Don’t get me wrong — she’s lovely — but she’d much rather spend her time locked in her...

Liz and Kristen’s favorite holiday gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide

by Cool Mom Staff | Holiday Picks, Podcast

We have to admit that picking favorite gift ideas from our 2017 Holiday Gift Guide is sort of like picking a favorite kid; it was really hard to do! But, we somehow managed, and we had a lot of fun doing it. Whether you’re smack in the middle of your holiday...

11 things from our childhoods that should definitely stay there!

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

This post is sponsored by Nintendo, who is awesome for letting us do this. The 80s and 90s were…quite a time. And so we cordially invite you to laugh with (at?) us as we depict some of the stuff we don’t miss a bit. From the hell of cassette tapes to...

The first AR teddy bear blends high-tech with old-fashioned creative play | Sponsored Message

by Cool Mom Staff | Toys + Playthings

This is a sponsored message from Seedling Kids love tech. Kids love stuffed animals. So of course kids are going to love Parker, the world’s first Augmented Reality teddy bear who’s here just in time for the holidays. Parker combines classic pretend play with...

What parents need to know about Sarahah, the anonymous commenting app that makes cyberbullying a snap.

by Cool Mom Staff | Tech CMP-Style, Tips + Tricks

The number one concern we hear from parents when it comes to kids and their devices is online bullying. Which is why we think you’re going to want to know about the new Sarahah app. This personal bulletin board app has blown up all around the world, with a...

How to get kids excited about reading: 8 expert, research-backed tips and tactics.

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

Sadly, studies have shown that toward the end of elementary school, kids start losing their enjoyment of learning. As parents, that really concerns us. Especially because we all know a child’s natural state is to be excited about exploring the world around them....

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Kristen Chase + Liz Gumbinner of Cool Mom Picks

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