by Kate Etue | Entertainment
We’re big fans of products that fan the flames of our girls’ love for science, and really make it cool for a girl to use her brain. PBS has always been a great channel for shows that make education cool, and I predict they’re gonna have another huge...
by Kate Etue | Best Apps, Educational Apps
My kids don’t know much about marine life. I’m not sure why this is—maybe because we’re landlocked and don’t have regular exposure to the ocean. Or maybe because children’s book illustrators tend to favor more cuddly, furry creatures for...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Fashion + Accessories
Even if Ada Lovelace Day and October 15 have passed, we can salute the women of science every day in appreciation of their contributions to technology, math, engineering, and even spying. Especially with these t-shirts that turn our female STEM heroes, literally, into...
by Cool Mom Team | Link Roundups
Obsessed with Pinterest as we are? Follow us! Then check out 5 of our most popular pins from this week. 1. Our favorite TV science guy is back. What an awesome program for kids! 2. Get geeky with your breakfast food. Hilarious. 3. This calendar app might...
by Julie | Websites We Love
Without exaggerating, there’s probably hundreds of things I wish were around when my kids were younger, and Bill Nye’s old show is definitely on that list. We’ve made do with science programs geared toward adults (yay Morgan Freeman!), but I’m...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Tech Toys
We love covering cool monthly subscription boxes over on Cool Mom Picks. Whether you’re a foodie, a crafter, or a beauty maven, there’s someone willing to deliver carefully curated goodies to your door. My geek sisters, time to kneel before Zod. It’s...
by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Tech
While science may conjure up memories of chem labs and memorizing Newton’s Laws, we think kids are ready to explore science as soon as they start asking why the sky is blue. Science has the answer to that perennial kid question, and many more. We’ve worked...
by Cool Mom Team | Back to School Tech
Along with books, YouTube channels, and educational apps, there are loads of smart and fun websites that both my kids and I agree are worthwhile supplements to their schoolwork. And as I get ready to start my eighth (gulp) year homeschooling three kids, I’ve...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Random Coolness
The Hubble Telescope has given humanity a startling and beautiful glimpse into the wonders of space, from baby stars to colliding galaxies. And now you can carry them near your heart. Or on your purse. Or in your hair. These gorgeous 100% silk scarves from Slow...
