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 somethin…
In our three-part Life Skills Series, we've shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers and to raise problem-solvers . Now, I'm excited to share ideas around collaborating and working together. Because what the world needs now (besid…
In the first post of our Life Skills Series, we shared tips to help you raise critical thinkers . And next up, we're talking about how to teach your kids problem-solving skills . As adults, we know how important they are in our everyday …
If one thing has become abundantly clear over the past few years, our kids are growing up seeing all kinds of problems we face in the world, and they're increasingly asking us what they can do, or how they can be part of the solution. Th…
Raise your hand if you've ever gotten terrible parenting advice! Wait, all of you who have kids? Ha, yes. Of course all of us have. It's like a rite of passage for new parents. But the good thing is, with some perspective and guidance, y…
We love finding cool, creative Easter basket ideas for kids that are still affordable. I mean, yes, there are always jellybeans and Peeps , but maybe consider some of these cool Easter basket ideas under $20 as ideas that can be a little…
If you're one of those parents who can answer any question without saying let's go check the internet! like I do, then more power to you. As for me, I was researching the story of the real St. Patrick's Day to help explain it to my kids,…
Looking for cute Easter gifts for a baby's first (or second) Easter is always so fun. So much cuteness! So much pastel! So many rabbits! And the best part is, you can save all the good chocolate for yourself. We skipped the fussy baby bo…
As a dedicated online shopping site that values the diversity and dynamic nature of women, especially active mothers aged 25 to 50, we're excited to introduce you to Velotricbike . Velotricbike's mission resonates deeply with the essence…
In the whirlwind of motherhood, where every minute counts, a reliable and stylish timepiece can be a mother's best ally. Enter Movado , a brand synonymous with luxury, precision, and timeless design. Catering to the modern woman who jugg…
We're all about trying to find enjoyable, cheap and easy ideas for date night at home, especially for those of us with kids who'd like a little extra help rekindling that proverbial spark when we're stuck sans sitter. Even if it's just a…
As the overwhelmingly huge rescue and recovery efforts are underway in southern Türkiye and northern Syria after the devastating 7.8 earthquake , so many of us want to find ways to help the 15 million people in need of humanitarian assis…
We have heard that the kids are alright. And in today's world, it's always exciting to see teens who are not just being entrepreneurial , but doing good things with their efforts. Like really, really good things. Enter Tie Dye For A Good…
I have always loved the range of cool Valentine's Day jewelry for women , like me, who aren't quite into the traditional stuff. Nothing wrong with a solid sterling Tiffany heart necklace of course! But if you're shopping for Valentine's …
February is Black History Month , which gives us a great opportunity to share some of our favorite new books about Black history for kids . But honestly, we are always looking for smart, educational, and enlightening children's books abo…
Valentine's gifts for best friends isn't always something that comes top of mind when we're shopping for gifts for the kids or our significant other . But c'mon -- could we have gotten through the past couple of years without all the ama…
Today marks International Holocaust Remembrance Day, or Holocaust Memorial Day. It's particularly poignant this year, with the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau Death Camp. The sad truth is, the older we all get, t…
Another year, another Good Reads Challenge goal , and I'm so happy to get the year started with the first novel by Cool Mom Picks' own co-founder Kristen Mei Chase, A Thousand Miles to Graceland . If you love to read tender, funny, and c…
Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac and after last year's " Year of the Tiger ", I'm more than ready to settle down with something a little more calm and sweet. This means our kids will roar less, ri…
Monday, we celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday and his innumerable contributions to this nation's history and advancement. Books for kids about MLK can be a great way to help little ones understand the importance of the day. Alt…
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After two and a half years, we finally had COVID in the house. I'm certainly grateful for science (we're all fully vaccinated and boosted) because the folks (including me) who were infected had relatively mild cases. And while I knew tha…
The past few years have been -- as if you didn't live through them too -- kind of hellish. Okay, very hellish. You don't need me to share the many many articles about how much work moms in particularly have been doing to balance everyone…
If you have a few minutes to spare, you can literally save money. And that sounds like a good way to start the new year, right? Of course I'm sure a lot of us have some version of "get my finances in order" on our list of New Year's reso…
