Dieter-in-the-Box
Spurred on by one of our favorite readers seeking a not made-in-China Jack in the Box for her daughter…
The Amazing Adventures of SuperChloe
I think every kid should have a costume chest (or costume closet if you have a big house like…
Ordering french fries isn’t actually speaking French
Bilingual educational tools are all the rage in the US these days and The Cool Mom Picks editors have…
When is a Box Not a Box? When It’s a Mansion
Like all parents, I’ve learned that indeed it’s true, kids are often happier playing with the package a gift…
Bring Home a Kitten for the Holidays
I am a little melancholy as I embark upon my first holiday season in close to two decades without…
Haul Out the Holly
So maybe you need a little Christmas, right this very minute – or maybe you’re doing your best Bah,…
Tutus for Even the Tutu Wary
As my toddler grows old enough to express clothing preferences, I’m a little less averse to frilly tutu kind…
And The Award for Least Annoying Kids Music of 2007 Goes To…
If you have one long car ride to the in-laws planned this holiday season, or even one trip to…
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Pop[up] Art
Whoever (or maybe that’s just my mother-in-law) said you need batteries and talking toys to get kids interested in learning…
Stroking the Kid’s Ego With the Printed Word
In African folklore the aardvark is much admired for its diligence. This is a completely appropriate characteristic for the…