by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We are still reeling over the events that happened in Paris on Friday and struggling with how much to share with our kids of varying ages. We hope our post, How to talk to your kids about the tragedy in Paris, has helped you find resources to help your own family....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Before the noise of the holidays gets too loud and distracting, I totally recommend you download this upbeat, Motown-flavored tune that will remind you that this Thanksgiving, the sentiment is all about Gratitude. Sung by funky favorites of mine, Mista Cookie Jar and...
by Kate Etue | Gear + Hardware, Kids
This nice fall weather is making me want to take our entertaining outside, so the kids can run around and play while the parents can sit on the porch with a mug of hot cider (or something stronger) and chat. But since it’s kind of sad to have the...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
It’s been more than two years since long-time favorite artist Frances England has released a full-length album, so a new song from one of our very-favorite voices is a cause for celebration. And her new single, City Don’t Sleep, does not disappoint....
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
We’re hoping your kids practiced singing along with last week’s download of the week, I’m Not Afraid. This week, we’re testing their bravery and singing along to Monsters by Detroit’s punk-rocking mamas, The Candy Band. Coming off the...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Halloween may be one of my favorite times of the year, but it’s not much fun for kids who are afraid of all the bats, ghosts, witches, and goblins around every corner. If you’re also finding that the spookiness of Halloween is crowding out the fun of the...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
If you ask a lot of kids what they’d like more than a baby sister or a new bike or even their two front teeth, they’d say that want a sweet, fluffy, lick-you-in-the-face dog. And since October is the American Humane Association’s Adopt-a-Dog Month, I...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
Good grief! Peanuts, the comic most of us grew up with, is a senior citizen! Charles M. Schultz’s beloved comic strip is 65, having debuted in just nine newspapers back on October 2, 1950. And though no soundtrack would’ve been assigned to a newspaper...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
There’s a chill in the air this morning that lets me know that, without a doubt, fall is here. And since I know firsthand how hard it is to get kids out of bed on these colder, darker mornings, I’m recommending you follow my lead and download a song that...
by Christina Refford | Entertainment, Kids
After a rather rough news week, I think we could all use a little bright spot of musical sunshine in our day. And to provide it, we’re turning to the very first band we ever featured here on Cool Mom Tech for our kids’ music download of the week series:...
