The Best ABC Songs For Kids: 17 Essential Tunes for Learning the Alphabet from a 3-Time Grammy Nominee
The best ABC songs for kids is such a fun topic for me to write about, and I'm so happy that Cool Mom Picks asked me to share my favorites. For my band, Brady Rymer and the Little Band That Could, rock ‘n’ roll is just like the ABCs. It’s the foundation for everything...
The Best Prom Dress Rentals: Comparing the Rent-the-Runway alternatives for prom dresses and wedding season
A reader and friend asked for some Rent the Runway alternatives for from dress rentals, on behalf of her daughter who's currently prom dress shopping. She pointed out that today's teens are so eco-conscious, that many would prefer not to buy a new dress for a spring...
Daily Question: If you could only listen to ONE kind of music the rest of your life…
We're so happy to bring back our Daily Question! Thanks to you and all of your input, it's now a whole lot easier to tell us what you think. Today, we've got music on the brain! So we're wondering... Check back each weekday for a new Daily...
One Cool Thing: Jim Henson Idea Man, the trailer is here. Grab tissues.
Jim Henson Idea Man starts streaming to Disney + subscribers on May 31, but since no one I know can wait that long, it's a good thing that the Jim Henson Idea Man trailer just launched. The original documentary is directed by Ron Howard, so of course it's going to be...
These 28 self-care gifts for Mom can help her slow down and breathe. | Mother’s Day Gift Guide
Among the most popular Mother's Day gifts now and forever are self-care gifts for moms. (And grandmas and stepmoms of course.) We are all increasingly aware that moms are working harder and longer than ever before, often juggling paid work, family obligations,...
One Cool Thing: Make homemade crowns for Mother’s Day and give back to kids in need
While this DIY crown and tiara kit from SuperSmalls is designed for kids, it reminds me of the homemade Mother's Day crowns, jewelry boxes, necklaces, and other sparkly gifts my kids made me when they were young. The kit makes it so easy for kids to accomplish on...
Spark a love for our planet with these 13 enchanting Earth Day books for kids
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our wonderful planet with our planet, and these Earth Day books for kids present the perfect opportunity to nurture our children's love for nature and environmental awareness. If you're unsure where to begin, I've put together some of...
Modern custom family portrait art from 12 exceptional artists: Incredible gifts for moms, dads, and grandparents
We've always been fans of custom family portrait art, as a creative personalized gift that celebrates all the people you love. We're huge fans of photo gifts of all kinds including , of course, photo books. But if you want to get a little more creative, these modern...
One Cool Thing: Social-emotional learning through play
While looking at all the amazing new toys and gifts out this year to include in our new and improved Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide (it's on its way!), I came across this just wonderful Shapes of Emotions social-emotional learning toy. It seems like a clock at first but...
10 essential non-fiction books about climate + protecting the planet | Recommendations from a Gen Z sustainability expert
It’s officially Earth Month, which means it’s a great time to pick up some new books about climate and having conversations about preserving our planet for the next generation -- whether you're a hardcore environmentalist or just a compassionate parent and citizen....