by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
When I told friends that my son and I were headed to Skywalker Ranch to see an early viewing of Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3D, a startling number of them wanted me to find George Lucas and ask him “Why???” Why Jar Jar? Why mess with Yoda?...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Along with heart-shaped pancakes, or maybe just lollipops for breakfast, I hope our Valentine’s Day is half as sweet as this song from Cool Mom Picks’ favorite duo, Renee & Jeremy. With their gorgeous harmonies and mellow pop beat, Mama Papa Love is...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Whether you watch for the football, the commercials or just show up for the Super Bowl snacks, it’s a fair assumption that a good many of us will tune into the Super Bowl today. And since most of us will get behind a team (I made it pretty clear where I stand),...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
In time for Valentine’s Day, there are plenty of songs about how much we love those important people in our lives. But how many little ditties are a sweet ode to a pet? While strumming a ukulele, Drew of Seattle’s Recess Monkey croons My...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Though it is always about 100 times messier when my kids want to help in the kitchen, I’ve always loved their help. And since this is great cookie-baking weather, I’ve found a sweet little tune to play while we get busy stirring, taste-testing and, of...
by Christina Refford | Kids
My kids are getting old enough to understand that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s message of equality, fairness and tolerance is just as important now as it was back when he was alive. And today on his observed birthday, I have found a great way to reflect on his...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
No one is more disappointed than I at the wimpy winter we’ve had in southern New England. So, with all my apologies to the rest of you who are covered in the white stuff, this little Justin Roberts number goes out to all those kids who can’t wait to hear...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Another year of birthdays are ahead and on this day—my first baby’s eleventh—I am happily playing one of our favorites from one of the coolest bands that has happened to have made it into Yo Gabba Gabba’s great collections of tunes. The Ting...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Whether you’re decorating the tree today or if it’s been up for weeks, Cool Mom Picks’ favorite Brady Rymer has a free download that is perfect for this time of year. The free download of Trim the Tree is three-minutes of easy holiday listening...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here, and it’s starting to sound that way too. Consider freshening up that tired holiday playlist with a lovely new collection of classic Christmas carols from none other than Dan Zanes himself. Our family...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
I’m holding onto my Christmas cheer with two hands, refusing to let it be sullied by the endless ads and 1,000th version of Dominick the Donkey. And I’ve also got the prettiest and, yes, sunniest Christmas song on heavy rotation from one of our favorites,...
by Jeana | Entertainment, Kids
Q: My kids ages 8, 9, and 10 are getting iPods from their grandmom for Christmas. Can you recommend an alarm clock/charging dock that’s good for their age and not too expensive? -reader by Twitter What a generous grandma! Your kids will be thrilled at all the...
