by Cool Mom Team | School Gear
Help! I am about to send my 3-year-old off to preschool this year and I am looking for a cute backpack in her size, minus the TV characters. Any suggestions? – JessicaYour preparedness is inspiring, Jessica. I just checked the calendar and my soon-to-be...
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 Picks Deals Team | Back to School Shopping, Fashion
It’s not often that we see such a steep discount on the classic Fjallraven Kanken Backpack but wow — we spotted the classic 14″ Kanken on sale at Zappos in black for 25% off, plus other styles up to 33% off if you hurry. Some purchases may generate a...
by Georgette Gilmore | Tips + Tricks, Back to School Shopping
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...
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 | Gift Guides, Gifts for Grads
With high school graduation time coming up, I’ve been getting so many questions from friends about the best high school graduation gift ideas that kids will actually want. So I’ve been asking around, talking to my own teens, and the answer is most often,...
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...
