by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Shopping, School Gear
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 school supplies of course, but...
by Georgette Gilmore | Tips + Tricks, Back to School Shopping
Preschoolers or kindergarten students often feel nervous about their first days and weeks of school. Or their first month of school. Even older kids may feel anxious about a new teacher, new friends, or just getting back into a more rigorous schedule after a long and...
by Cool Mom Picks Deals Team | Food + Recipes, Kids
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...
by Liz Gumbinner | Art + Decor, Kids
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’ve got some...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kids, Tips + Tricks
There is a certain joy in putting together summer camp care packages for my tweens and teens each year. It’s not just loading them up with stuff so I can make sure they remember me (ha), it’s that a summer camp care package can provide them with some...
by Kate Etue | Books for Kids, Gifts for Grads
While there are so many graduation gift ideas that we could give to this year’s accomplished graduates, from preschool to high school, we love giving sweet, inspirational books for graduation gifts. Especially when they deliver messages about empowerment, adventure,...
by Liz Gumbinner | Kid Style
I just got a peek at the new Mandalorian Grogu Crocs and whew! Get ready for kids everywhere to be begging for them. It’s easily going to be among the hottest kidswear of the summer. Some sales may generate a small commission to help support us at no additional...
by Liz Gumbinner | DIY, Mother's Day Gifts
While this DIY crown and tiara kit from SuperSmalls is designed for kids, it reminds me of the homemade Mother’s Day crowns, jewelry boxes, necklaces, and other sparkly gifts my kids made me when they were young. The kit makes it so easy for kids to accomplish...
by Adina Oberman | Books for Kids
Earth Day is a time to celebrate our wonderful planet with our planet, and these Earth Day books for kids present the perfect opportunity to nurture our children’s love for nature and environmental awareness. If you’re unsure where to begin, I’ve put...
by Liz Gumbinner | Toys + Playthings
While looking at all the amazing new toys and gifts out this year to include in our new and improved Ultimate Birthday Gift Guide (it’s on its way!), I came across this just wonderful Shapes of Emotions social-emotional learning toy. It seems like a clock at...
