Films we remember fondly but incompletely, only noticing they’re not child-friendly as we’re letting our kids watch them. Read More
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Zucchini Hack: Make Your Own Gummy Worms
Sweet, chewy, healthy gummy worms made out of what? Zucchini. We’re not kidding. Read More
What a Dip: Delicious Dip Recipes for Every Day
Four versatile recipes for dips you can customize, two sweet and two savory, all healthy. Read More
Promote Authors You Love. Please.
Want to help out your favorite authors? Here’s how. Read More
Step Away From My Newborn. Right. Now.
Plenty of other new mothers thrive on connecting soon after birth. Not me. I ask people to stay away for at least a week. That doesn’t always go well…. Read More
Lumosity Craposity
Brain training programs exploit people like my dad. Get the facts. Read More
Would You Let Your Kids Play With Fusion?
Best practices for fostering the interests of gifted kids and all kids, by the author of The Boy Who Played With Fusion. Read More
Bring Back Obsolete Words
Go ahead, experiment on your fellow humans. It’s for a good cause. Read More
Eccentrics R Us
Truly eccentric people aren’t trying to stand out. They simply do their best to live in a world of conventions while simply being themselves. Read More
50 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day & Every Day
Grow a tiny meadow for toy dinosaurs to roam, make seed bombs, eat dandelions, collect old stinky shoes, identify clouds, and many more ideas! Read More
How To Raise Word Geeks
This book, however old and tattered, holds the power to create word nerds. Do you have one? Read More
How to Learn New Skills From Experts Near You
All sorts of resources and inspirations to educate yourself. Read More
Buy Bookish Stuff. Build a Library.
Support reading around the world when you buy bookish gifts. Read More
When Toys Seek Revenge
Chances are, toys will be seeking vengeance in your home any time now. Learn from our experiences and beware Revenge of the Toys. Read More
Should I Dye My Hair Pink?
Sometimes the chronological escalator is a bit too relentless. Read More
Raising Science-y Kids on the Cheap
Raising science-loving kids doesn’t mean pricey STEM toys and classes. It has to do with saying “yes.” Here’s how it works. Read More
Raising Citizens of the World
Here are dozens of ideas and resources for helping our kids understand the many ways they’re linked to their fellow beings on this beautiful blue/green planet. Read More
Safe & Warm Car Seat Solutions: 7 AM Enfant
We now know our little ones shouldn’t wear winter coats or snowsuits in the car. That’s because fluffy outwear diminishes car seat safety in a crash. The Car Seat Lady and 7 AM Enfant have a dozen solutions. Read More
Hack Your Candy Conversation Hearts
Six ways to upgrade those candy conversation hearts into a more expressive Valentine experience. Read More
We Love Language Maps
Language maps show you what words and phrases are trending, how dialect distinguishes us, and how words sound in different languages. Read More
