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10 important things your kids should know before leaving home. Sniffle.

10 important things your kids should know before leaving home. Sniffle.

by Lisa Barnes | Tips + Tricks

With my oldest heading off to college this fall, I’ve found myself in a sort of panic mode, mostly because I’m not sure if she knows everything she needs to know before she leaves. You worry so much about them eating their vegetables and getting enough...
This genius subscription service ensures you never run out of replacement air or water filters again.

This genius subscription service ensures you never run out of replacement air or water filters again.

by Cool Mom Staff | Living, Tips + Tricks

We’re big fans of those simple joys, like knowing you have spare batteries, a working pen, or a fresh new water filter replacement right when you need it. But unlike batteries, which you can just grab pretty much anywhere, it can be a hassle tracking down the...
The hard talks we need to have with our kids (and how to have them) | Spawned Episode 294

The hard talks we need to have with our kids (and how to have them) | Spawned Episode 294

by Kristen Chase | Podcast

As parents, we know that there are going to be difficult conversations that we need to have — about sex, violence, relationships, substances — but it can be hard to know how to actually talk about them. That’s where author Michelle Icard can help. Her book,...
Social media, sexuality and school shootings: Tips for 10 hard talks every parent will have with their kids

Social media, sexuality and school shootings: Tips for 10 hard talks every parent will have with their kids

by Kate Etue | Doing Good, Tips + Tricks

I’ve entered the parenting stage that involves a lot more talking about the important issues in my kids’ lives — and in the world around them. Which is why we’re sharing these tips for hard talks to have with your kids. There’s something...
Raising kids to be good collaborators in 4 simple lessons | Life Skills Series

Raising kids to be good collaborators in 4 simple lessons | Life Skills Series

by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks

In our three-part Life Skills Series, we’ve shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers and to raise problem-solvers. Now, I’m excited to share ideas around collaborating and working together. Because what the world needs now (besides love, sweet love)...
Raising smart problem solvers: 4 tips to help parents teach kids | Life Skills Series

Raising smart problem solvers: 4 tips to help parents teach kids | Life Skills Series

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

In the first post of our Life Skills Series, we shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers. And next up, we’re talking about how to teach your kids problem-solving skills. As adults, we know how important they are in our everyday lives, but it’s hard...
Raising critical thinkers: 6 expert tips for parents | Life Skills Series

Raising critical thinkers: 6 expert tips for parents | Life Skills Series

by Cool Mom Staff | Tips + Tricks

If one thing has become abundantly clear over the past few years, our kids are growing up seeing all kinds of problems we face in the world, and they’re increasingly asking us what they can do, or how they can be part of the solution. That’s pretty...
The worst parenting advice we got: 10 tips you definitely want to ignore as a new parent

The worst parenting advice we got: 10 tips you definitely want to ignore as a new parent

by Cool Mom Staff | Baby, Kids, Tips + Tricks

Raise your hand if you’ve ever gotten terrible parenting advice! Wait, all of you who have kids? Ha, yes. Of course all of us have. It’s like a rite of passage for new parents. But the good thing is, with some perspective and guidance, you can help...
5 ways summer camp can help your kids grow emotionally: From a mom who’s seen it first-hand.

5 ways summer camp can help your kids grow emotionally: From a mom who’s seen it first-hand.

by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Tips + Tricks

I am what you’d call a camp evangelist, especially after seeing all the ways summer camp has helped my kids grow. And I’ve had a long time to be able to see that growth — our youngest is about to finish her ninth (!) year at the same camp, while her...
7 cool, reusable snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags

7 cool, reusable snack containers for kids that beat plastic bags

by Cool Mom Staff | Family Travel, Kids, Kitchen + Dining, Tips + Tricks

We’ve got a gaggle of snackers in our homes, so cool snack containers for kids are an absolute must. They’re a far more eco-friendly choice over plastic bags, which as we all know by now, not only saves waste but plenty of money over the long run. Plus,...
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