This is a sponsored message on behalf of Goodtimer Doctors and parenting experts know that positive reinforcement is the best way to help kids develop good habits for life . That's the brilliance behind Goodtimer , a family game that mak…
Personalized gifts for kids are an easy way to make a holiday gift extra special -- and it doesn't have to cost a lot either . That extra touch of personalization really makes these gifts stand out. That said, if you do want to buy a per…
Each year, we love putting together a list of affordable holiday gifts for kids under $15 to go with our list of 60+ holiday gifts for adults under $15 . It's nice to know there are plenty of affordable gifts that still seem like big dea…
Finding a holiday gift that feels truly special can be challenging, especially for children who seem to have it all. That’s where Wonderbly’s personalized holiday gifts come in. Known for their beautifully crafted, customizable books, Wo…
With the holidays coming up, finding that perfect gift for the music lovers in your life doesn’t have to be a struggle. Guitar Center has an incredible selection of musical instruments, equipment, and accessories—plus holiday deals that …
We should never forget how magical it feels to step inside a real bookstore. As parents know, Barnes & Noble is more than a bookstore, it really is a family-friendly destination full of cozy spaces, family events and author readings, a l…
Halloween is coming, and while we love sharing Halloween craft ideas for our preschoolers and little ones, our teens and older kids want to get in on the fun too. So with my own Halloween-loving older kids in mind, I searched around for …
If you're looking for the best gifts for 4-year-olds with the holidays coming up, have we got you covered! Look no further than our Ultimate Kids Birthday Gift Guide , offering hundreds of the best birthday and holiday gifts this year al…
September means new backpacks and football kickoff and pumpkin spice everything, but mid-month, September becomes Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 - October 15). So we've put together some of our very favorite children's books, midd…
I've been looking for children's books about 9/11 because now that 2001 is so far behind us that it feels like "history" to our kids (and now, to some young adults) so I want to be sure my kids really understand the importance of this da…
I'm not sure how many kids asctually ask what is Labor Day? It's become synonymous with the unofficial end of summer, a three-day weekend, barbecues, and yeah, some pretty great sales . So much so, we kind of blow past it without the tri…
Right now, Footlocker is having a terrific sale on Converse shoes with amazing deals for the whole family. Styles for women like the All-Star Lift, the Chuck 70, the Converse All-Star Platforms, and edgier styles like the Run Star Legacy…
When we put together our picks for the coolest backpacks for preschool and kindergarten each year, we think about how exciting it is for little ones to pick what may be their very first school gear ever. They geek out over all their scho…
Hi Cool Mom Picks, I know you've tested so many lunch boxes every year and I was hoping you could tell me what you think really are the best lunch boxes . I want something I don't have to get rid of at the end of every year! And it shoul…
If you're starting to plan fall activities for the kids -- or even getting a head start on birthday or holiday gifts -- the popular educational kids' cooking kit subscription boxes from I'm The Chef Too are on sale, and the savings are t…
The first trick in finding a cool lunch bag for teens that they'll actually use is to make sure they have a say . So sit down with them and peruse our picks, created with the help of our own teens. As our own kids have gotten older, we k…
When looking to send the last of the summer camp care package gifts to my kids this season, I stumbled across these natural bug bite patches that get great reviews. I bought the single pack of 27 Quitch Bug Bite Itch Relief Patches and m…
Today, we got this comment from reader Katie, who's looking for shirts that celebrate the power of women and girls in sports. She wrote (lightly edited for clarity): My nephew, father of two young boys and a young daughter went on Facebo…
Neon sneakers are huge this year , and wow are there a lot of great ones! If you're looking for cool neon sneakers for back to school, and you've followed the excitement of the Team USA world-record-setting wins at the Paris Olympics , y…
With a renewed interest in space over the last few years (and hey, the solar eclipse didn't hurt!), I think kids are going to fall in love with the brand new Smithsonian x Crate & Kids Space Shop that just launched. No pun intended. They…
While I've seen such a beautiful swell of love, support and compassion for all kinds of people all over my social media through the years, I've also talked to lots of moms who are wondering how to talk to kids about prejudice , racism, a…
Trying to keep the kids hydrated this broiling hot summer? Here's one option that may help: The world's cutest new animal water bottles for kids , just released from Uncommon Goods. (You know how much we love Uncommon Goods .) While they…
If you're looking for a fun new outdoor toy for summer, we have plenty of backyard swings and water toys to check out. And now there's one more: This giant Connect Four game (technically, "Four in a Row Connect Game") that's been spotted…
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 w…