Think You're Sharing Safely On Instagram? Maybe Not.
I consider myself among the tech-savvier of my friends. Yet, I had no idea until recently that hundreds of photos I'd shared on Instagram had essentially converged to form a heat map of my most fre...
Review: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi
There’s one book that you should keep your eyes out for this winter: The Tea Party in the Woods, by Akiko Miyakoshi. It’s a wonderful, heartfelt story
What Taylor Swift’s Instagram Tells Us About Success in 2016
Maybe you didn’t download Taylor Swift’s album 1989 in the first five minutes or weep audibly when you saw her video for “Wildest Dreams,” but you can’t deny that she is one of the most successful ...
Crazy Russian Hacker is Your New Favorite Science Guy
In 2012, Taras Kulokov started his YouTube channel, Crazy Russian Hacker. Since then, he's uploaded more than 400 videos with nearly 800 million views.
“Inside Out” vs “World of Tomorrow”
While the respective packaging of the two films is worlds apart, their similarities run deep.
30 Years Ago Today the Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded Before the Eyes of a Nation
Not more than a minute after launch, just ten miles above earth, space shuttle Challenger exploded before the eyes of a nation, killing everyone on board.
Show Your Kids This Video and They'll Never Argue About Brushing Their Teeth Again
Want to put an end to the toothbrushing battle? Show your kids this Gross Science video.
New Lego Set to Include Minifig with Disability and Assistance Dog
Lego confirms that a new set due out this year, Fun in the Park, includes a young man in a wheelchair and his assistance dog.
The Free Time My Husband Doesn’t Realize He Has
My husband could definitely use more free time. But from my POV as a stay at home mom, I'm not sure he knows how much free time he really gets.
Quiz: Do You Know Which Foods Need to be Refrigerated?
To refrigerate or not to refrigerate, that is the question.
Study Shows Controlling Parents Raise Mean Kids
A new study from the University Of Vermont shows that parents who control their children through manipulation raise kids who are mean.
Watch What Happens When You Combine Skateboarding, Color Run, and Slow Motion
Darron Dyk's slow motion cinematography is spectacular. It's art, science, and kid friendly. Save this for Friday night screen time.
Treating ADHD with Exploration, Adventure, and Exercise
Like exercise, exploration and adventure are non-traditional, non-medicinal ways to help kids harness the power of their ADHD.
Interview With Entrepreneur and Water Rights Advocate Jenneth Fleckenstein
An interview with Jenneth Fleckenstein of Clear Water Filtration about healthy home water and her advocacy work for clean water in Honduras and Haiti.
You Can Now Visit the Guggenheim Without Leaving Home
Got cabin fever? Stuck at work? Take a trip to the iconic Guggenheim Museum right now!
The Benefits of "Because I Said So"
I begin this post with an apology to my mother for the millions of times the words “I don’t want to” came out of my mouth.
There will never be a time when I stand on my mountain of “all” and declare it conquered. Instead I will gulp in anticipation of how to proceed.
Lost Beatrix Potter Story Discovered, Set for Release September 2016
Beatrix Potter's unfinished story, The Tale Of Kitty-in-Boots, will be illustrated by Quentin Blake and is set for release September 2016. Jo Hanks, a publisher with Penguin Random House Children'...
Panel Recommends Screening for Postpartum Depression During Pregnancy
As many as 1 in 5 women experience depression during and/or after birth. Here's why we have to change the way we look at, and screen for, postpartum depression.
Sick of White Boys and Dogs, 11 Year Old Starts #1000BlackGirlBooks
Sick of reading about white boys and dogs, 11yo powerhouse middle-schooler launches #1000BlackGirlBooks.
Letting Our Kids Dress Themselves: Tips and Politics
Letting our kids dress themselves is an important step in their development. It's also a complicated national conversation about girls, stereotypes, and sexist policies.
A Simple Note to a Brand New Mother
Tonight is a special night - it's the very first night of your baby’s life. Yesterday, they weren't here, and today they are.
The Wonder of Exploring the Night Sky With My Young Son
The night sky invites curiosity. The question "What's that?" sets us off on a journey through the lens of a telescope, seeking in stars and planets above.
7 Ways Nashville’s Rayna Jaymes IS Modern Motherhood
There’s a TV show you love. So much that you’re willing to watch one episode a week, even with - gasp - commercials. For me that program is Nashville.