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10 free educational online resources for curious kids that every parent should know

We love how the Internet can help us when it comes to raising a generation of more curious kids. There are just so many remarkable free educational online tools and resources that help support a child’s natural curiosity, and even help push them a little (or a...

Cool ways to tie scarves: 7 videos that make it easy. Winter style, check!

by Kate Etue | Fashion

Forget sweater weather; for me, fall is all about scarves. They’re always on trend, and to top it off, they’re practical, which is important to me. (#momlife, yo.) Having a couple of scarves in your closet gives you a lot of affordable ways to spruce up...

8 shows to binge watch when the kids are asleep | Spawned Episode 58

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

If you’re like us and need a little break from the news (cough Election cough), or you just want to enjoy some grown-up time after the kids are asleep, we have the perfect diversion. You know how much we love binge watching, so on this episode of Spawned with...

Beyond Schoolhouse Rock: A fun new music video about Washington D.C. from the Not-Its

by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment + Media

Looking for a fun way to get kids learning about the election — without all the awfulness of what’s appearing on the news lately? One of our favorite kindie bands, The Not-Its, are out this week with Are You Listening, a very entertaining new video for...

Self-care tips to help you survive the election: Spawned Episode 56

by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast

If you’re like us, these last few weeks of the election have been pretty stressful. Between listening to the rhetoric ourselves and trying to shield our kids (or speak to them about it in a way that makes sense), we’re feeling overwhelmed. So, we decided...

6 driving distractions people without kids will never understand

by Kristen Chase | Fashion

Whether you’re hitting the road for Labor Day weekend, or you’re back in the saddle as your kids’ own personal Uber driver, we parents know that driving with kids in the car comes with its own special challenges. Let’s just say it can be…...

Why I’m emotional about 19th Amendment Day this year, and links to help kids understand the importance.

by Liz Gumbinner | Doing Good

I am finding myself a little choked up today, on the anniversary of the 19th amendment, in a way I can’t recall ever feeling before. Maybe it’s because this is the first August 18 in which we have a female presidential nominee from a major party. Maybe...

11 family-friendly television shows that everyone can agree on. Seriously.

by Kristen Chase | Entertainment + Media

We’ve been moving away from solo gadget time in my house and exchanging it for family screen time, within reason, of course. That means we all gather around the television and watch something that we all enjoy. Really. With kids ages 5 to 12, you might think...