It's February, which means a lot of us are spreading a little extra love in the family with Valentine's Day gifts for kids . We've tracked down some favorites that are sweet -- but also candy-free. So in this year's Valentine's Day Gift …
I'm a child of an immigrant. And so I jumped at the chance to put together a list of some of my favorite children's books about the immigrant experience. I know first-hand just how difficult it is for someone to get to America for a bett…
You could buy the special man in your life a traditional romantic gift on the 14th. And hey, we have tons of creative and inexpensive Valentine's Day gift ideas for him that we bet he'll love. But if you're looking for something to reall…
Valentine's Day will be here before we know it, and I'm excited to share these brand new free printable Valentine's Day cards and treat bag toppers from Free to Be Kids -- a site we already love for their adorable, empowering t-shirts --…
Today, there's excitement about the Oscar nominations, but yesterday was the Academy Awards for book lovers. The ALA made its big announcement of the books worthy of the annual Caldecott, Newbery, and Coretta Scott King medal winners, as…
Often, some of the very best children's books are the ones inspired by a writer's own child (like Mo Willems' Knuffle Bunny ). These books tend to be favorites among kids and parents alike because they come from a place of authenticity. …
I tried reward charts, treats, and downright begging when it came to potty training, and my daughter was having none of it. So when I heard about Pee-kaboo potty training stickers , created by a stay-at-home mother of two who lives in my…
As we approach MLK Day, we're thinking it's the perfect time to get our kids learning about activism and about how one man, through his peaceful and steadfast fight for equal rights for all, made lasting changes and a huge impact on gene…
Here at Cool Mom Picks, we love finding the best kids music and sharing it with you. And I'm excited to share these 8 albums that I think you and your family will love right now. Of course, we're always big fans of our friend Lisa Loeb a…
As the year comes to a close, we're looking back at our picks for the best children's books of 2016 -- according to our editors, writers, and of course our children! What a perfect way to kick off our Editors Picks of the Year . As our r…
Around the holidays, if you're like me, you're probably thinking about gratitude, which means you may be feeling more generous than usual about now. And, you might be thinking about some ways to log some year-end charitable donations bef…
On your mark, get set, wrap those gifts! And, as always, we're coming to the rescue with 15 of the most festive, fun, and free printable gift tags for all your holiday gifts. Some of the printables on this list were in our round up last …
It's that time of year when your kids will be getting lots (and lots) of gifts, which means it's also that time when we as parents try to teach our kids a little something about gratitude, and a great way to do that is by having them wri…
I love the simplicity of brown paper packages tied up with string as much as the next person, but sometimes I'm in the mood for more creative holiday gift wrapping to make my presents really stand out under the Christmas tree or by the m…
So apparently giving out holiday classroom gifts are a real thing. How I've managed to get my kids from preschool through middle school not knowing about this, is a mystery to me. But this year, I was tasked with searching for ways to ma…
I'm not going to lie, this past year, and especially what's going on in this country right now has been really hard on me. Really hard, and really stressful. And while I'm the queen of self-care and would love any of the self-care gift i…
As a mom to two beautiful biracial girls, I know just how difficult it can be to find diverse dolls for them to play with. When my firstborn was a baby, it was downright impossible. Today, there are so many dolls for girls and boys that …
When it comes to holiday gifts for teachers, as a former teacher myself I know first-hand that there is no way to really thank the fantastic teachers of the world enough for all that they do. All day long. Every day. But there are still …
In order to stay positive in life, I always try to find the good in a bad situation. Sometimes it's easier said than done. But I honestly believe that actually doing something about the issues that concern me, give me hope, even if busy …
Looking for a cool holiday gift this season? Well, we do have 350 cool gift ideas in this year's holiday gift guide , including a whole category of empowering gifts for girls who are going to grow up to run the world. And now here's one …
It's #GivingTuesday, a day we look forward to every year because we're happy to share some of our favorite ways to give back. And while we love a dedicated day that nudges people to do good, we also love to help you find ways to give bac…
We celebrate #GivingTuesday each year right after Thanksgiving, and with good reason -- it's the perfect way to focus on giving back to our communities, especially at a time that we're all so mindful about gratitude and thankful for what…
WOWsdom! The Girl’s Guide to the Positive and the Possible is a new interactive book I found recently on Kickstarter that has one very important mission: to help raise our female leaders of tomorrow. And they've set out to do just that b…
If you’re looking for a truly special holiday gift for a friend, family member, or for your own little bundle of joy, we think that the Stokke Tripp Trapp Chair, now available with free personalized engraving, is a fabulous option. We're…
