May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a great excuse to dive into some fantastic new children's books that teach kids about this rich culture -- or cultures , I should say. Because Asia and the Pacific Islan…
I'm not necessarily a mom-and-me-outfit kind of mom, but these new adorable mom and me shoes from Keds have me ready to go matchy-matchy with my four-year-old right tis second. Because Keds + Rifle Paper Company + twinning with my presch…
Lately I've been sleuthing around the interwebs for great printable teacher appreciation notes for kids. After all, Teacher Appreciation Week starts today! And ever since my son started preschool, I've been been struck anew by how much e…
There are a whole lot of beauty gift boxes promoted for Mother's Day, but one that I think may be calling a lot of our names is the limited edition Birchbox x Female Founder Collective beauty box . Created by Birchbox (and ahem, we were …
The Pottery Barn Kids collabs have been so fantastic lately, but their ongoing Star Wars collection for kids is now a classic. And just in time for your May the Fourth celebration (in my home, that means buying Star Wars stuff), they're …
I live in Brooklyn, land of Children Who Live in Native Shoes. (Sorry Crocs.) Whether you live among us or not, if you're about to buy a pair of these fab, comfy, sneaker-water shoe hybrid shoes in time for summer, you have to check out …
We're so excited to be kicking off our Cool Mom Picks Book Club with our very first title: Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls , the newest book from New York Times bestselling author Lisa Damour. (Ava…
As you may know, one of our top tips for affordable family travel , especially on an extended trip, is to rent an apartment or home instead of forking out big bucks for a hotel -- let alone renting two hotel rooms, if you've got a bigger…
For years, we have wanted to host some kind of parenting book club for our readers -- an opportunity for us to chat about some of the hot topics and best titles out there that interest parents today, without too much pressure or time. (W…
I often feel the resident New York City local mom whose inbox and DMs are filled with requests for "what Broadway show should I take my kids to?" And I don't mind a bit. With two kids obsessed with musical theater, all of us lucky enough…
Hi, I'm the mom who's always racing to find swimsuits for my kids in oh...mid-June when they're all sold-out. Don't be like me. Especially because one of our favorite mom-run kids' labels, Primary , is now offering their colorful, durabl…
I recently described my 10 tips for a Disney vacation with a special needs child , to help you ensure that the trip is as magical for all of you. But I wanted to give more details about the totally free Disability Access Service (DAS) ca…
Disney World is supposed to be the happiest place on earth, but as I was preparing for our family's recent trip, I admit I was dreading parts of it. It would be the first trip for our youngest daughter, who has cognitive special needs, a…
Sometimes our favorite picks come from readers like you. Sometimes they come from friends. Sometimes they even come from our own kids, which is the case with The Phluid Project and I am kicking myself for not having shared it sooner. But…
While we feel sometimes like every good t-shirt slogan in the world has been done...nope! And here's a new one too good not to share, especially in time for Mother's Day . Inspired by the popularity of a post on her Instagram feed that r…
I first discovered TKEES 8 years ago, and in that time, I've owned more pairs of them than any other brand of shoe. Ever. I love how much more stylish they are than fat rubber flip-flops, plus they're comfy, go with absolutely everything…
Right now, more than ever, I just love the idea of a great self-care gifts for a mom or grandma in your life this Mother's Day. If we haven't said it enough, moms remain overworked, under-appreciated, overextended and generally in need o…
Alright, geek parents. We have big news. Our favorite baby moc brand has teamed up with our favorite interstellar film franchise to create the most adorable baby shoes this side of Tatooine. Brace yourselves, because the Star Wars x Fres…
It’s 4 AM and I’m awake. For whatever reason, I’m up and so is my mind. I toss back and forth for at least an hour before exhaustion takes over and I finally fall back asleep. Well, only until a small child wakes me up again and starts s…
Today, Clarks Kids announced the launch of their new National Geographic collaboration . I'm so taken with this collection of gorgeous, eco-friendly sneakers, inspired by so many of the planet's incredible species, all just in time for E…
Happy first night of Passover, to our observant friends! And to the rest of you -- well, here's hoping you score a seder invite, because this is easily my favorite Jewish holiday. While Hanukkah gets most of the attention, Passover is a …
There have been many brilliant Sesame Street parody videos over the years, many of which we've featured here on Cool Mom Picks , but this new one starring Elmo and the Lannister siblings from Game of Thrones might just take the cake. Or …
It's hard out there for an independent publisher. But here we are, like we have been for the past 13 (whoa!) years, putting out out stories, offering tips, and uncovering cool finds that we really hope our readers enjoy -- all while maki…
You know how so many honey beauty products smell like one of the bees was turning 21, so the whole hive went out to celebrate, but they could only afford cheap pollen, and as a result they got completely blitzed on cheap pollen and bootl…
