by Kristen Chase | Fitness + Health
As parents, we want to do the best for our kids, but screen time is always a thorn in our sides, especially when the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has always said “no screens under 2.” Well, that’s not the case anymore, as the AAP just...
by Christina Refford | Kids
Happy Birthday to Sesame Street which is turning 45 this week! And while our kids have grown up with this iconic show just like we did, they may not have heard the original cast recordings of some of our favorite songs. Sesame Street 1, Volume 1 and Volume 2, Original...
by Nicole Blades | Best Apps, Educational Apps
The Sesame Workshop just always gets it right, striking a wonderful balance between education and entertainment while keeping it family-friendly. So I’ve been eager to check out Sesame Street S’More, the new interactive digital magazine Sesame Street app for...
by Liz Gumbinner | Entertainment
We’re longtime fans of both Cookie Monster and Lord of the Rings, so of course we all stood and applauded for the new Sesame Street parody, “Lord of the Crumbs.” Cookie Monster, playing the role of Gobble (sound like anyone you know?) has to exert...
by Delilah S. Dawson | Games + Gaming
This month, one super-lucky Cool Mom Tech subscriber will win a limited edition “Once Upon a Monster” XBox Kinect bundle–over a $325 value!Of course you’ll also get weekly tech tips, a great monthly newsletter, and special discounts that you...
by Cool Mom Team | Tech Toys
Remember that sad, sad Sesame Street season that bowed down to political correctness and had old Cookie Monster eschewing cookies as a “sometimes food” in favor of healthy stuff? Bah to that, I say. Still, I can’t help it — I’m cracking...
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–...