What I Learned About My Mental Health One Year Into Therapy
GeekMom Elizabeth discusses her mental health journey for anxiety one year after starting therapy.
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Category: Science
Getting Vaccinated Is Nearly Impossible Right Now
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 […]
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7 Picture and Photo Essay Books to Teach History to Kids
Here are seven fantastic books that each teach a bit about a different area of U.S. history.
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2 Visually Pleasing Science Books for All Ages
Looking for some beautiful but educational books to add to your library? Here are two that fit the bill.
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Celebrate Healthcare Heroes with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson
Celebrate the hard work of our healthcare heroes this holiday season & encourage kids to do the same with History Heroes and Julia Donaldson.
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Review: ‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis
‘History Comics: The Challenger Disaster’ by Pranas T. Naujokaitis is a middle-grade graphic novel that explores the disaster in detail.
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‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing (AKA Soolooka)
Cute illustrations with powerful messages make ‘I Believe In Me’ by Cheng Chi Sing a fun little read about loving yourself.
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Hybrid Engine Issues? These Four Tips Can Save You Big Money
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.
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Mars Month: ‘Space 2069’ by David Whitehouse Book Review
‘Space 2069’ imagines where humanity may be in terms of space exploration by the time of the 100th anniversary of the Apollo 11 landing.
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Mars Month: How NASA Picked the Perseverance Rover Landing Site
NASA had very clear mission objectives for Mars Perserverance. How did they find a site that fulfilled all of them?
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Mars Month: Signs of Possible Life at Mars Perseverance Site
Scientists have found possible signs of ancient life at the Mars Perseverance landing site! What does this mean? Read on!
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Mars Month: ‘The Search for Life on Mars’ by E Howell and N Booth
‘The Search for Life on Mars’ is a detailed look at humanity’s quest to discover conclusive evidence of life on the Red Planet.
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Mars Month: Make Your Own Carl Sagan-Inspired Mars Jars for Under $5
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.
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Mars Month: Build Your Own Cardboard Telescope Kit
Build Your Own Telescope is an eco-friendly kit that will allow you and your kids to put together your very own cardboard telescope.
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Snakes Are Cool! Did You Celebrate?
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.
Continue ReadingMars Month: ‘The Big Book of Mars’ by Marc Hartzman
‘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.
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Mars Month: Build a Rover with Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers
Remote Control Machines: Space Explorers is an engineering, robotics, & science kit that allows kids to build and control their own machines.
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Mars Month: Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars by Kate Greene
‘Once Upon a Time I Lived on Mars’ recounts the time author Kate Greene spent living inside a simulated Mars habitat on Hawai’i.
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Mars Month: Pepper Mint in The Magnificent Mars Expedition
The Magnificent Mars Expedition is a STEM kit that includes a story linking to experiments and activities you can do at home.
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Mars Month: ‘The Sirens of Mars’ by Sarah Stewart Johnson
‘The Sirens of Mars’ is a part memoir, part historical narrative of the exploration of one of our nearest planetary neighbors.
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