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Hulu Kids – A cool new benefit of Hulu Plus for parents

One of the reasons why we keep our Netflix subscription is because of their fairly healthy selection of kids’ television shows and movies. But now after seeing this new feature from Hulu Plus, I’m pretty excited to have more options. And better, more...

Fun children’s books and videos starring: your child

by Shari | Educational Apps For Kids

You haven’t lived until you’ve seen a video of your head superimposed on the body of an elf, dancing in a winter wonderland. Such is the magic of Elf Yourself by the hilarious company JibJab, a.k.a. the Spiridelli brothers. Now that the brothers are also...

Celebrate Dr. King’s birthday with his words in a whole new way

by Christina Refford | Uncategorized

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...

Some help on 9/11 when your older kids ask “Why?”

by Christina Refford | Educational Apps For Kids

My heart is heavy this morning as I prepare to talk to my children about the tenth anniversary of 9/11 and what it means to so many of us. My younger two are easily satisfied with my very honest, but guarded, explanation, but my ten-year-old, who was just a baby on...

Sesame Street is kickin’ it, old school style

by Delilah S. Dawson | Entertainment

Remember when Grover was groovy and Oscar was orange? I don’t. I didn’t start watching until 1979 or so, but I was definitely on the Street before that Elmo fellow showed up. Now you can share those classic episodes of Sesame Street with your kids–...

VideoHunters makes the hunt for kid-friendly videos easy

by Jeana | Entertainment

We’ve all witnessed the hilarity of viral YouTube hits like David at the Dentist and Charlie Bit my Finger. But there are countless others that haven’t gotten nearly the same amount of attention that are just as funny. And here’s how to find them. Or...

5 picks you might have missed this week

by Cool Mom Staff | Link Roundups

Here are some of our favorite picks on Cool Mom Tech from last week. 1. Finding cool new music–the kind that’s more hip and alternative and less Fergielicious–just got easier with this wonderful music app recommended by a Grammy-nominated musician...

They Might Be Giants YouTube Channel: Schoolhouse Rock for the next generation

by Cool Mom Staff | Entertainment

Raise your hand if Schoolhouse Rock is the reason you know the definition of a noun, and the preamble to the constitution. (Me!) I’m eagerly awaiting the day that one of the networks picks up the brilliant They Might Be Giants Video and runs them between shows,...

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