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Not all of us will be able to focus on every moment of the red carpet entrances (kids needing dinner), the Oscars monologue (kid needs to use the bathroom), or even the one award you've been waiting for all night (kids have to go to bed)…

Football fans or not, millions of viewers flock to the Super Bowl for the commercials. Pretty much everyone wants to see the ads that will have everyone buzzing the next day -- or in real time on Twitter. But if you want a pre-game sneak…

Trying to find appropriate content on YouTube for kids can be a challenge. Because you know, YouTube isn't always super kid-friendly -- especially YouTube comments . Good news: we found two new kids' channels on YouTube that I think pare…

Every year for a looong time now I've looked forward to the annual Simpsons holiday intro that takes seasonal themes and runs with them, hilariously. This year's sequence does not disappoint--a Christmas (or Hanukkah?) miracle in itself …

We know. Frozen -- and all of its songs -- will never leave us. Acceptance is key here, friends. But I have to admit, it tickles me something serious whenever I hear (or better, overhear) little voices trying to belt out the movie's big …

The thing about YouTube is, it can go from super fun to totally overwhelming--not to mention disturbing--on a dime. Sometimes when I'm watching my 5-year-old son watch his YouTube videos on my old iPad, all I can do is hope that we don't…

We're shocked and saddened to hear about the passing of Robin Williams, an entertainer who defined our childhood and still stayed relevant over all these years. He made us laugh, cry, and laugh-cry, with his amazing ability to transform …

We've got everything you need to celebrate today's National S'mores Day in a way fitting for this iconic campfire treat. From 9 Fantastic S'mores Recipes to a genius indoor s'mores recipe (if it's raining in your neck of the woods), and …

If there is a sound that can make my kids run in 90 degree weather, it's the sound of the ice cream truck's music coming down the street. Your kids the same way? Then grab a download from Brady Rymer And The Little Band That Could: Ice C…

If you know what a Cosby sweater looks like, can recite your favorite line from Pretty in Pink , and remember rollerskating to Lucky Star, then you too may love Hey 80's by Seattle kindie rockers The Not-Its! This sweetly wistful song su…

Unfortunately this site is no longer around. Bummer. The extensive selection on Netflix is both a blessing and a curse--so many titles I've never heard of, but that also means I have no idea if they'll be right for my family or even some…

The stats are sobering: Women only account for 26 percent of the STEM jobs in the U.S. So there's been a recent, nationwide nudge to get our girls and young women interested and engaged in science, technology, engineering and math, as we…

If you are labeling clothes , checking sunscreen off your packing list, and contemplating what to include in care packages , chances are you are getting a kid ready for summer camp. And we've got a great song to send them off for their w…

We were all saddened to hear that Tommy Ramone (a.k.a. Erdélyi Tamás) and the last original member of the Ramones, died on Friday, especially since so many of us grew up blasting their tunes while our parents either yelled at us to turn …

A long holiday weekend here in the states is the best way to usher in the hazy, lazy days of summer which makes the hip-hop, kid-friendly rap of Cool Mom Picks' favorite Secret Agent 23 Skidoo's Unwind track sound so perfect. And for a l…

If you'll be taking a long road trip with the family, now is a great time to start building a rocking kids' music playlist to minimize the are-we-there-yets. And if have Amazon Prime , then you can hear loads of kids' songs for free just…

An ice cream cone after the beach. A sugary sports drink after kickball. And s'mores by the campfire. Add them all up in one small kid's body, and you too will be singing Recess Monkey's fun new tune from their same-titled album, Wired .…

Whether his day involves breakfast in bed, a family hike in the woods, TV time, or a frosty mug of something he doesn't have to share, it can definitely include some Father's Day music too. We're so happy to be able to offer you this eig…

Though we're already applying sunscreen, my hockey-loving husband reminds me that there's still plenty of ice time to watch as the Stanley Cup playoffs continue this week. And whether you're a fan of Kings or the Rangers (or the Bruins w…

If you haven't yet seen adventurer, motorcyclist, and GoPro user Alex Chacon's 3 Year Epic Selfie video , grab the kids for a 3-minute viewing party and get ready to stir up some strong feelings of wanderlust as you watch clips from his …

If you're like me, your movie-going days all but disappeared when you had kids. As a nursing mom, I found it nearly impossible to get away for a few hours without feeling like I was going to explode (TMI?) so we started watching our TV a…

Depending on where you live, school is either winding down or over completely. And with the unofficial start of summer here this weekend, we've picked the song Day Camp by Justin Roberts as our music download of the week. It's sure to ge…

The days are getting longer, which means that we parents need a few more tricks up our sleeves if we're going to get our kids to bed before darkness falls. If, in addition to a warm bath and bedtime story, you'd like another soothing lul…

Whenever Jim Henson's name is attached to something, I generally know I'm in good hands. Even though he's no longer with us himself. So when I saw that Hulu's first original series developed for Hulu Kids was officially called Jim Henson…