by Cool Mom Team | Entertainment + Media
When my kids heard Schoolhouse Rock was coming out with a new DVD, Schoolhouse Rock! Earth, they were as excited as I was, seeing that they’ve heard the original songs since they were old enough to say Unpack Your Adjectives. I can’t think of a better...
by Liz Gumbinner | Books for Adults
In my experience, there are two kinds of grandparents. Those who start every conversation with, “did I tell you the one about ________?” And before you even get to answer, they’re regaling you with every minute detail (again) about The Time I Met...
by Cool Mom Team | Daily Question
Welcome to today’s Daily Question! Today we want to know your views on the issue every parent seems to talking about these days. There are no wrong answers, just your opinion. So tell us… How do you feel about the proposal to ban all cell phones in...
by Cool Mom Team | Daily Question
Welcome to our next daily reader question, where cool moms get to share their opinions and ideas with other cool moms. (Dads welcome too.) After our first daily question about the best 80s teen movies ever (click over for the results!) it turns out you all have a...
by Kate Etue | Toys + Playthings
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Tips + Tricks, Kids, Tech CMP-Style
With high school graduation time here, I’ve been getting so many questions from friends about appropriate high school graduation gift ideas that kids will actually want. So I’ve been asking around, and the answer is most often, “cash.” Followed...
by Kate Etue | Tips + Tricks, Doing Good
I’ve entered the parenting stage that involves a lot more talking about the important issues in my kids’ lives — and in the world around them. Which is why we’re sharing these tips for hard talks to have with your kids. There’s something...
by Christina Refford | Doing Good
For this year’s holiday gift guide, we really wanted to share some creative, irreverent, sassy and smart Gen Z gifts that give back to causes that our teens and young adults care about. We have Gen Z kids ourselves, and we know first hand how passionate they can...
by Georgette Gilmore | Tips + Tricks
Preschoolers or kindergarten students often feel nervous about their first days and weeks of school. Or their first month of school. Even older kids may feel anxious about a new teacher, new friends, or just getting back into a more rigorous schedule after a long and...