Bristol Palin vs Lady Gaga
Warning: most of this article is opinion. My opinion. Take it for what its worth. Bristol Palin has been offered a very lucrative deal as a public speaker, raking in $15-30K per speaking engagement...
View ArticleBook Review: HOAXED!
The editors of Yes Mag produced a neat little book that caught my eye at the library. It’s called “Hoaxed! Fakes & Mistakes in the World of Science“. I would have loved this book when I was a kid....
View ArticleThe Problem With Playgrounds
You know what the problem is with playgrounds? They just aren’t customizable! Well, there’s a new playground on the block that is trying to remedy that situation. Think of Imagination Playground as...
View ArticleSpiderwick Chronicles: Special Features Fail
You won’t find too many fantasy-based movies for children that are better than The Spiderwick Chronicles. It’s an amazingly realistic depiction of the original book of illustrated fiction by Tony...
View ArticlePodcasts For Your Kids!
Looking for some cool podcasts to share with your kids? I’ve recently come across some science-based podcasts that are directed toward kids. Dragonfly TV is a video podcast by PBS Kids that features...
View ArticleScience-Based Gift Giving Guide 2010
If you’re looking for the best gifts to give your science-loving family this holiday season, we have the perfect guide for you. Listed below, are all of the authors, artists, and products that have...
View ArticleWe Were Wrong!… and that’s OK
One reason I love skepticism is that we rejoice in being wrong. Adam Savage has a saying that he prints on t-shirts worn by the Mythbusters staff… “Failure is ALWAYS an option”. Yes! Absolutely right!...
View ArticleReview: Your Fantastic Elastic Brain
Anyone who has stayed home with a child will tell you that they feel like their brain is shrinking from disuse. There are only so many times that you can play Chutes and Ladders or so many times you...
View ArticleThe Wonderful World of Statistics
We as parents stumble along trying to make sense of the world as we make sure our kids grow up healthy and educated. One thing that we often encounter is the mysterious world of statistics. We scour...
View ArticleChemical Chaos
Sometimes when I read a book I will find myself attracted to other books on the same topic. This time my latest readings have been on chemistry and the periodic table. The one that started it was The...
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