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NBC’s Making It contestant Robert Mahar reveals one brilliant thing parents should do to bring out creativity in their kids

Imagine how thrilled we were to learn that our old friend and popular cool mom pick Robert Mahar was a contestant on the popular new NBC DIY craft show Making It. Yes, there might have been squealing involved. We’ve known him since we started our site 12 years...

Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood turns 50 today! Here are 5 favorite episodes to share with your own kids.

by Lexi Petronis | Entertainment + Media

Today marks the 50th anniversary of the first episode of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. As a kid who looked forward to watching him and Mr. McFeely and Lady Elaine Fairchilde every day on our teensy black-and-white ’70s TV, I can think of nothing better than...

The Disney Channel’s first gay character makes me shout yay for Andi Mack! | Thinking Parent

by Georgette Gilmore | Thinking : Parent

Last season, my family discovered the Disney Channel show Andi Mack and we were instantly hooked. This series for tweens and young teens pulled us in with its smart writing, well-developed characters, and diverse cast. But after the recent Season 2 premiere, I love...

New on Netflix for families in August: Top picks from cute kids’ cartoons to kitschy 80s classics to Sing! (Whoo!)

by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media, Kids

If your family is like mine, summer nights are more often Netflix and chill (like, actually chilling, not a euphemism) than theater and $7 snacks. So, I thought I’d look ahead to the next month and round up what’s new on Netflix for families in August so...

8 ideas for hosting an awesome Gilmore Girls watch party that even Lorelai and Rory would want to come to.

by Kate Etue | Party Ideas

You may have heard Gilmore Girls fans across the globe collectively freaking out over the revival event coming to Netflix Thanksgiving weekend — Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life. We will, of course, be watching while Rory continues to figure out her life and...

9 great TV shows for tweens that you might not have considered

by Georgette Gilmore | Entertainment + Media

Ah, the tween years. That in-between stage when your kid is so not your baby anymore, but not yet your teenager. They start to think the sweet, educational shows they used to love are “for babies,” but you’re not ready to let them watch shows...

Chatting with Lisa Loeb about why kids music doesn’t actually suck | Spawned ep 51

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

If you think kids’ music is the stuff that makes you want to jab forks into your ears, then you need to listen to the latest episode of Spawned with Kristen + Liz, featuring the one-and-only Lisa Loeb! This indie alt rocker sensation turned mom of two and kindie...

The worst TV shows for kids with Wendi Aarons | Spawned episode 49

by Cool Mom Staff | Podcast

On this week’s episode of Spawned with Kristen and Liz, we’re chatting with humorist and writer Wendi Aarons about one of the most popular posts she wrote on Cool Mom Picks: The 9 worst television shows for kids. Wow, did people have a lot to say about...

The 9 worst children’s TV shows that made my life a living hell: 2002–2009 Edition

by Cool Mom Staff | Entertainment + Media

We’re happy to welcome guest columnist, Wendi Aarons. She’s funny. When I was pregnant with my first son, way back in 2001, I had no intention of ever letting him watch television. Expose my precious baby’s developing brain to the mindless crap that spewed...

A toy that’s as magnetic as the man himself; Happy Birthday Mister Rogers!

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

To commemorate what would have been Mister Rogers’ 88th birthday today, we’re going to get him all dressed up for the special occasion. How about a purple cardigan and a pair of roller skates? Or maybe a fireman’s hat, sunglasses, and a bowtie? With...

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