by Cool Mom Team | Doing Good, Spawned Podcast
We talk a lot about being the change you want to see in the world, but how do you do that? How do you get started? What if you’re like us, crazy-busy parents who are already juggling a lot of stuff? What if the word “activist” doesn’t seem to...
by Caroline Siegrist | Entertainment + Media
If you’re a parent who’s spending Valentine’s Day on the couch with your sweetheart this like I am, I’ve got a list of the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu that you’ll definitely want to check out. Because...
by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Kids
Children’s books that deal with slavery and other dark aspects of America’s history often wrap stories up neatly, with messages of hope and freedom and and liberty and justice for all. But of course, that’s not the way things often go. And in Coretta...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
Over the Thanksgiving break, we enjoyed a vacation in Paris with kids, and wow, I’m still thinking about our amazing time. I have to admit that I was worried taking my family of six to Europe for the first time, but thanks to lots of research and planning, we...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
If you’re thinking about traveling to Iceland with kids like we did last summer, let me just say you’re in for a special treat. Our trip in August 2018 was one of my all-time favorite family vacations. Whether you’re currently planning an Icelandic...
by Kristen Chase | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing
I realize that a fitness New Year’s resolution is a bit of a cliche’, but in my case, it’s a choice I need to make for my health. After losing 25 lbs last year with a change to my eating habits (and no exercise), I’ve been needing to add a...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
We’ve talked at length about how the future is female, hey, it’s even on shirts now, but the jury is still out on how female power impacts femininity and the associated stereotypes. That’s where our guest (and dear friend) Catherine Connors comes in,...
by Caroline Siegrist | DIY
With the Year of the Dog waning and the Year of the Pig right around the corner, I’ve been browsing the web and uncovering some of best Chinese New Year crafts for kids! Even if you’ve never celebrated before, the Chinese New Year, or Lunar New Year, is a...