5 small life edits that make a positive difference in rough times: Dr. Christine Koh
The world is...rough right now. And that's an understatement. So I reached out to my great friend, podcast host, and purveyor of wisdom, Dr. Christine Koh, who is sharing 5 small, tangible things we can all be doing to make positive change in our lives and stay steady...
The new water bottles your kids may want to take to bed: One Cool Thing
Trying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here's one option that may help: The world's cutest new animal water bottles for kids, just released from Uncommon Goods. (You know how much we love Uncommon Goods.) While they're ideal for back-to-school...
Summer Sales! The best of this week’s deals on beauty, home, fashion, kids, and summer fun
If you thought you had to wait until Prime Day to score huge deals on things you actually want and need...you're in for a treat! Visit the Cool Mom Picks Deals Page for our favorite deals we've tracked down from our favorite brand partners this week. From the big...
This giant Connect Four game that’s taken over suburban lawns this summer is on sale
If you're looking for a fun new outdoor toy for summer, we have plenty of backyard swings and water toys to check out. And now there's one more: This giant Connect Four game (technically, "Four in a Row Connect Game") that's been spotted this summer in backyards from...
Beat the heat with 10 of the coolest backyard water toys, inflatable pools, and sprinklers.
This is a terrific time to find some cool backyard water toys for the kids, because they're all on sale, and let's be honest, we're all feeling the heat this summer. Back in 2020 we first shared our favorite backyard water toys when we were all stuck at home dealing...
The best of the 4th of July week sales: Huge savings on beauty and style, travel and tech, home and decor
If you're holding out for Prime Day and Nordstrom Anniversary Sale deals, we get it. And we'll have plenty of our favorite deals from them coming soon. But some of the July 4th week sales happening right now are pretty spectacular. So we're sharing our favorites that...
Your summer lifesaver, now on sale. Or is that my summer lifesaver?
Browsing through the early Prime Day deals on Amazon and looking for some camp care package gifts for my kids, I came across a deal that was made for me: The hands-free, USB-charged neck fan I have been craving for ages. After sitting through the hottest, sweatiest,...
Help kids be the change they want to see in the world with these 7 terrific children’s books about activism
We have written often about raising activist kids and what we can do to encourage them to get involved with whatever cause inspires them. One of the first place we turn are books, and in this case, wonderful children's books about activism. With the looming election,...
Can a high GPA make up for a low SAT score? And do “test-optional” schools really mean it? | An Insider Guide to College Admissions
Next up in our Insider's Guide to College Admissions series, we're answering questions about the SATs and ACTs, like their relative importance, whether they matter more or less than your GPA, and whether "test-optional" schools really are. Here to answer: Insider...
Kids, social media, and mental health: Devorah Heitner on what we’re getting wrong and how to fix it
This episode is a must-listen for all parents of kids who have smartphones, especially if you're worried about the impact of social media on mental health. And isn't that all of us, these days? Dr. Devorah Heitner a renowned author and expert on kids and technology,...