by Kate Etue | Entertainment + Media
As a homeschooling mom, I know how educational documentaries for kids can help fill the days, balance entertainment with education, and even give us longer breaks when we need it. I even included it in my tips for parents who are now homeschooling. So I’ve put...
by Christina Refford | Party Ideas
With so much uncertainty around us right now, I understand that many of us may be feeling pretty determined to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the kids as normally as possible. . .especially since we now have SO MUCH TIME TOGETHER with them. And, luckily, there...
by Liz Gumbinner | Health, Fitness + Wellbeing, Tips + Tricks
Coronavirus (COVID-19), is on the minds of basically everyone worldwide right now, and that goes double for parents. Especially with spring break coming up, and lots of family travel plans in the works — and brand new warnings to prepare to plan for our lives to...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, we’ve got fun craft ideas and activities on the brain. Because if you’re like us, the lingerie and dinner out just isn’t in the cards, which to be honest, is perfectly fine with us. So on this episode of...
by Kristen Chase | Family Travel
Over this past year, I’ve been fortunate enough to be able to take a few of my kids away alone, which is an extra special treat as a mom of four. But really, we parents know that it’s a special treat no matter how many kids you have. As my kids (and I) get...
by Cool Mom Team | Spawned Podcast
We know many parents made resolutions and goals to spend more quality time with family in 2020. And well, we’re hitting that point in January when even our best laid plans get a little side tracked. It’s okay, we’re right there with you. That’s why...
by Kristen Chase | Random Coolness
I’m excited to bring back our old school (or skool?) web coolness, and share some of the articles I’ve been reading this past week. Consider this all stuff I’d share on my own personal Facebook and Twitter feeds. And if you’re already following...
by Holly Rosen Fink | Family Travel
Winter in Boston with the family may sound…well, cold. It ‘s true that the sun sets earlier, and you have to bundle up when you go out, because, New England! Even so, Boston an excellent city for a getaway with teens any time, and that includes winter....
by Liz Gumbinner | Family Travel
Last year, I was invited to visit the Nickelodeon all-inclusive Hotel & Resort in Punta Cana on a press junket. The truth is, I hesitated a bit. I tend to be a more intrepid traveler, though I do love the convenience of all-inclusive beach resorts for family...