7 cool playroom ideas for kids that let you reclaim your living room

by PJ Feinstein | Art + Decor, Tips + Tricks

I’ve definitely been looking for cool playroom ideas lately for my own son. Because between the art supplies in the kitchen, the Play-Doh in the dining room, and the pretend workbench and kitchen in the basement, my preschooler is quickly laying claim to our...

The coolest birthday gifts for 2 year olds

by Cool Mom Team

Cool birthday gifts for 2-year-olds should be able to keep up with them — even if you can’t. Imaginative play toys help channel that boundless curiosity into something more productive than, say, taking a crayon to your wall, while other toys will help build...

6 reasons why Micro Kickboard could be the best first scooter for your kids

by Kristen Chase | Toys + Playthings

Like many of you parents, I wanted to purchase the best first scooter for my little kids when they were old enough, but was overwhelmed by all the choices in the stores. But after reading a review of the Micro Kickboard Mini Micro scooter by our associate editor...

A Giggle sale that new parents should be flocking to.

by Liz Gumbinner | Baby

Welcome to that time of year we love most. (No, not our birthdays.) It’s sale time, and there’s great deals all over the web right now including a sale at Giggle, one of our favorite shops for babies and kids–and you can find more than just winter...

We’re wishing for Wishbone. The bike, not the salad dressing.

by Cool Mom Team | Toys + Playthings

My oldest daughter, now 7, learned how to ride a bike in a matter of minutes thanks to a few months spent on a balance bike beforehand. However, when it comes to my littler kiddos, they tend to get more frustration than fun out of riding it. Or really, falling over on...

Another hour of daylight? Tell them to MOOV it.

by Christina Refford | Toys + Playthings

I really hate losing an hour of sleep to Daylight Savings Time, but I’m also thrilled beyond belief that the season of Throwing the Children Outside to Play is nigh. And I’m pretty sure they will stay out even longer if they have something as cool as MOOV...