I know that this year, a lot of teens, including my own 17 year old, are even more motivated to get out and do something to impact November's election. But for socially conscious teens under 18, it can be frustrating that they can't make…
This is a sponsored message from Panasonic With our families home a lot more these days, home security has become a lot more important. But have you thought about the security of your security camera? (Yes, really.) Now, for the first ti…
I imagine that searching for Halloween costumes using face masks is going to be a thing this year -- and I don't mean your typical Halloween masks that cover your whole face. You know how no kid wants their long-planned costume ruined by…
Getting my kid to keep his face mask on is a pretty tall order, but I'm hoping that introducing some new Halloween masks designed for kids will make it a little easier. I can just pass his off as a costume accessory that way, right? I fo…
Welp, we've officially hit that point in the pandemic when we differentiate between our leggings and our nice, stylish leggings . Or is that just me? Answer: No way that's just me. You all went kind of wild for our team's recos for of ou…
My kids' eyes flew wide open when they stepped into the living room last night and caught some of the fiasco (or you know, Dana Bash's more colorful term ) that passed for a presidential debate. This morning, our team discussed that whil…
Well. This certainly has been an interesting start to Anti-Bullying Month. After four years of strife, anger, division, hatred, bullying...I can safely say that parents are tired . I know I'm tired of apologizing to my kids that they hav…
We're always on the lookout for maternity clothing that honors woman, of more shapes and sizes than some of the designer labels. Not all of us look like all the size 2 models in maternity catalogs, ya know? As for me, I basically lived i…
I'm in several politically-minded Facebook groups, and lately, the women there have been asking what everyone is planning to wear to the polls this year so we can identify each other. Some said they'll be in all blue, others will be wear…
Political activism is something we talk about all the time here because, as Kristen so aptly said in a fantastic thread on our Instagram , "Parenting is politics is values is life." We have been and will be doing everything we can this y…
Laptop sleeves may not an item that's generally on your back to school shopping list, especially if you have younger kids. But then, this back to school season isn't like any other. Whether kids are embarking on hybrid options that requi…
"My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed," Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg said in a statement to her granddaughter before she died, this past Friday. I have been so saddened and yeah, troubled …
You may have seen the news this week about the new labels in Patagonia shorts. Just four words appear on the underside of the labels: Vote the a**holes out. This isn't just cheeky resistance; Patagonia is a company that's always stood up…
This morning I woke up to the study that's making the rounds on Twitter: Nearly 2/3 of US young adults are unaware that 6 million Jews died in the Holocaust -- some get the numbers wrong, some didn't know at all. Dig deeper into the surv…
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 nee…
If the continued interest over Michelle Obama's lovely "Vote" necklace from last month's speech at the Democratic National Convention was any indication, many of us are also eager to promote our voting rights loud and proud, this critica…
If you don't think of family board games as an educational opportunity to supplement your kids' learning, well put away the Cards Against Humanity (ha) and check out these suggestions! To be clear, as a homeschooling mom, I'm a big fan o…
By now, I think our readers are aware that that creating more equity and representation for Black Americans across every industry is one of the most impactful ways to dismantle racist systems. So as a fan of original rock portraits -- an…
The past few weeks, my Instagram feed is full of my friends' adorable kids in their back-to-school outfits... complete with fresh, new face masks.I'm so proud of these kids for being responsible about in-person schooling, and for parents…
This year, even though we haven't been able to go to actual movie theaters, we're still seeing plenty of great movies from home. Yay for film companies adapting! And yay for me spending less than $50 to get everyone popcorn! If you're bi…
Like everyone I know, I was absolutely captivated and moved by Michelle Obama's DNC speech last night. (Please, watch if you haven't already.) It's what I woke up thinking about this morning and I know I will keep thinking about it. And …
Q: I’m looking for good resources for talking to my 11- and 12-year-olds about the presidential election, like candidate platforms that are kid-friendly reads . - Monica, via our Spawned Podcast Community . A: Well, this certainly sent m…
We've all picked up new hobbies during quarantine, and mine has been buying and potting houseplants on Etsy. I lead an exciting life, what can I say. But while I'm at home so much of the time, surrounding myself with these little reminde…
It's official: Kamala Harris is Joe Biden's pick for Democratic VP candidate and (speaking for all of us here, honestly), we couldn't be more excited about this historic choice. While many of our kids are already fans of hers, a lot of c…
