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Author: Laura Grace Weldon

Whoops, inappropriate movie.

Whoops! Inappropriate Old Movie

August 21, 2015December 3, 2017Laura Grace Weldon14

Films we remember fondly but incompletely, only noticing they’re not child-friendly as we’re letting our kids watch them.

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We're not kidding. Zucchini worms are not only healthy, they taste awesome.

Zucchini Hack: Make Your Own Gummy Worms

August 18, 2015December 3, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Sweet, chewy, healthy gummy worms made out of what? Zucchini. We’re not kidding.

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Easy everyday homemade dips.

What a Dip: Delicious Dip Recipes for Every Day

August 1, 2015December 3, 2017Laura Grace Weldon1

Four versatile recipes for dips you can customize, two sweet and two savory, all healthy.

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Do your favorite authors a favor.

Promote Authors You Love. Please.

July 30, 2015December 3, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Want to help out your favorite authors? Here’s how.

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let mom bond with newborn, father bonding with newborn,

Step Away From My Newborn. Right. Now.

July 16, 2015December 3, 2017Laura Grace Weldon9

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….

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brain training is a scam,

Lumosity Craposity

June 24, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Brain training programs exploit people like my dad. Get the facts.

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Would You Let Your Kids Play With Fusion?

June 19, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Best practices for fostering the interests of gifted kids and all kids, by the author of The Boy Who Played With Fusion.

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Bring Back Obsolete Words

May 26, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon1

Go ahead, experiment on your fellow humans. It’s for a good cause.

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Eccentrics R Us

May 12, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon3

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.

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50 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day & Every Day

April 20, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Grow a tiny meadow for toy dinosaurs to roam, make seed bombs, eat dandelions, collect old stinky shoes, identify clouds, and many more ideas!

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word nerd, word games, dictionary games,

How To Raise Word Geeks

April 10, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

This book, however old and tattered, holds the power to create word nerds. Do you have one?

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learn from experts,

How to Learn New Skills From Experts Near You

March 23, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon1

All sorts of resources and inspirations to educate yourself.

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Buy Bookish Stuff. Build a Library.

March 18, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Support reading around the world when you buy bookish gifts.

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When Toys Seek Revenge

March 9, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Chances are, toys will be seeking vengeance in your home any time now. Learn from our experiences and beware Revenge of the Toys.

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Should I Dye My Hair Pink?

March 8, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon8

Sometimes the chronological escalator is a bit too relentless.

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raising science nerds, raising STEM kids,

Raising Science-y Kids on the Cheap

February 26, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon2

Raising science-loving kids doesn’t mean pricey STEM toys and classes. It has to do with saying “yes.” Here’s how it works.

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raising Earth citizens, planetary citizens, global learners

Raising Citizens of the World

February 18, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon1

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.

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7 am Enfant, safe car seat warmth,

Safe & Warm Car Seat Solutions: 7 AM Enfant

February 17, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon2

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.

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conversation heart hacks,

Hack Your Candy Conversation Hearts

February 9, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon1

Six ways to upgrade those candy conversation hearts into a more expressive Valentine experience.

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We Love Language Maps

February 6, 2015December 2, 2017Laura Grace Weldon

Language maps show you what words and phrases are trending, how dialect distinguishes us, and how words sound in different languages.

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