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Two Fantastic Masks for People With Sensory Needs

May 6, 2021May 5, 2021Jenny Bristol

Learn about two different types of masks for all ages that address specific sensory needs.

Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits: Perfect Garden Starters for Families

March 29, 2021March 29, 2021Jenny Bristol

The Leaf’d Box Subscription Boxes and Education Kits are a fun, packaged way to introduce edible gardening to your kids. It’s a perfect family activity.

Space Junk On the Rise: Cleaning Up Our Act

March 15, 2021March 15, 2021Melanie Meadors

Since the dawn of space programs around the world, space junk has been steadily increasing. Find out why this is a problem.

What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy

February 9, 2021February 9, 2021Elizabeth MacAndrew6

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.

Getting Vaccinated Is Nearly Impossible Right Now

January 21, 2021January 20, 2021Marziah Karch

When they announced the COVID vaccine, a lot of us were excited. My autistic son was incredibly excited. This is actually the only vaccine he’s ever begged for. I told him we’d all have to wait our turn. Like many others, I figured it would be a while. It turns out “a little while” turned […]

7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids

January 14, 2021January 13, 2021Jenny Bristol3

Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.

2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages

December 28, 2020December 28, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.

Images by Michael Schwarzenberger from Pixabay, Anastasia Gepp from Pixabay, Vecteezy, History Heroes, Macmillan

Celebrate Healthcare Heroes with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson

November 11, 2020November 10, 2020Sophie Brown1

Celebrate the hard work of our healthcare heroes this holiday season & encourage kids to do the same with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson.

The Challenger Disaster Cover, First Second Books, Background Image by Dimitris Vetsikas from Pixabay

Review: ‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis

November 3, 2020November 2, 2020Sophie Brown

‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores the disaster in detail.

‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing (AKA Soolooka)

October 20, 2020October 19, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Cute illustrations with powerful messages make ‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing a fun little read about loving yourself.

Hybrid Engine Issues? These Four Tips Can Save You Big Money

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020Ken Denmead2

Whether your hybrid is running like a top right now or you’re working through problems with your vehicle, these four tips can help you keep your car on the road longer rather than selling it for scrap.

Mars Month: ‘Space 2069’ by David Whitehouse Book Review

July 31, 2020Sophie Brown

‘Space 2069’ imagines where humanity may be in terms of space exploration by the time of the 100th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing.

Mars Month: How NASA Picked the Perseverance Rover Landing Site

July 31, 2020Melanie Meadors

NASA had very clear mission objectives for Mars Perserverance. How did they find a site that fulfilled all of them?

Mars Month: Signs of Possible Life at Mars Perseverance Site

July 26, 2020Melanie Meadors

Scientists have found possible signs of ancient life at the Mars Perseverance landing site! What does this mean? Read on!

The Search for Life on Mars, Cover Image Simon and Schuster, Mars Month, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: ‘The Search for Life on Mars’ by E Howell and N Booth

July 24, 2020Sophie Brown

‘The Search for Life on Mars’ is a detailed look at humanity’s quest to discover conclusive evidence of life on the Red Planet.

Mars Month: Make Your Own Carl Sagan-Inspired Mars Jars for Under $5

July 22, 2020Sophie Brown2

While I don’t have the resources to create my own Mars Jars in the same way Carl Sagan himself did, I was inspired to create my own version.

Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope, Box Image Build Your Own Kits, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope Kit

July 20, 2020Sophie Brown2

Build Your Own Telescope is an eco-friendly kit that will allow you and your kids to put together your very own cardboard telescope.

Snakes Are Cool! Did You Celebrate?

July 19, 2020Cathé Post

I was ssssssssssso busy making party hats for my ball python Necco and my daughter’s ball python Hordak that I missed World Snake Day on July 16.

Mars Month: ‘The Big Book of Mars’ by Marc Hartzman

July 17, 2020Sophie Brown

‘The Big Book of Mars’ is an in-depth look at the history of our obsession with Mars, focusing on the more outlandish side of things.

Remote Control Machines Space Explorers, Image Sophie Brown, Box Art Thames and Kosmos, Mars Image NASA

Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers

July 15, 2020Sophie Brown7

Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.