The cutest baby sun hats to protect your baby’s skin this summer.
When it's brutally hot outside like it is now in some areas -- hello, summer! -- we start thinking seriously about protecting our littlest ones' skin from damaging UV rays. And, sunscreen can only do so much. It's important we find other ways to protect our baby's...
The Real Meaning of Father’s Day: Fathers
If you're lucky enough to have a fantastic father, grandfather, stepfather, or father figure or father of your children in your life. this one's for you. Happy Father's day cool dads. From Liz, Kristen, and everyone at Cool Mom Picks.
26 of the best car games and activities to keep kids happy without screens.
I was one of those parents who insisted that I'd raise the kind of kids who would play fun, screen-free car games on our family road trips, or perhaps watching the world whiz by while asking intelligent questions about all the sites and sounds around them. Sound...
The world’s cutest tableware for kids: We have a contender!
When my kids first started eating solids, they often reminded me of wild baby animals -- flinging food all over the place, trying to eat without using their hands, and getting all the gooiest stuff mashed into their hair. So I'm pretty impressed with the new kids'...
The new Athleta Girl clothing line: Is it worth the price?
I am an unabashed Athleta fan after being introduced to their clothes by a friend a couple of years ago. I practically live in them, mostly because I can wear them to workout and then for the rest of the day without feeling like I'm wearing gym clothes. Yes, perhaps...
The clever Bring Your Own Book game is our new favorite for family game night.
Now that my kids are old enough to play "real" games -- you know, the ones where I don't have to let them win -- I love finding new clever and fun options for when we all gather around the table to play. So I was really excited to learn about Bring Your Own Book, a...
These 5 charities are doing amazing things for dads this Father’s Day
If you've been following our 2016 Father's Day Gift Guide (go! Hurry!) we've been putting together all the coolest Father's Day gifts for all types of dads. But for a dad who's already got all the gear, gifts, and grill equipment he needs, we've always been fans of...
Sponsored Message: Nanit may be the biggest thing to happen to baby monitors.
This is a sponsored message from Nanit If you've ever lost sleep waiting impatiently for your baby to fall asleep -- or worse, woken your little one up when you've just peeked in -- you need to meet Nanit, a tremendous new advancement in baby monitors. In fact...
3 of our favorite board books for new dads that make awesome Father’s Day gifts
We all know chewable, sturdy board books are a great choice for babies and toddlers who are still in the oral fixation phase of development, but these books aren't always known for being the most stimulating for adult minds. Especially when kids demand the same book...
11 great ideas for last-minute Father’s Day gifts | Father’s Day Gift Guide 2016
While we've been talking about Father's Day gift ideas for a few weeks now, some of us (not naming names) still have some shopping to do. So we've collected plenty of our favorite ideas for you, from DIY gifts your kids can make at home to thoughtful gifts you can...