Review: ‘Science Comics: Flying Machines’
The latest installment of the Science Comics series by First Second is all about flying machines, focusing on how Wilbur and Orville Wright’s methodical airplane experiments made history.
Continue ReadingThe latest installment of the Science Comics series by First Second is all about flying machines, focusing on how Wilbur and Orville Wright’s methodical airplane experiments made history.
Continue ReadingRebecca Angel gets into deep character questions with Faith Erin Hicks for her new graphic novel, ‘The Stone Heart.’
Continue ReadingSeeing Star Wars on the big screen didn’t traumatize four year old Rebecca Angel. Playing through it helped make Darth Vader ok.
Continue ReadingCheck out a new educational card game about the evolution of humanity with ‘Discovery.’
Continue ReadingPersistence is one of the building blocks of creativity. How can we hone this skill in our children?
Continue ReadingTake a break and learn some facts, do some crafts, experiment, and sing about eggs!
Continue ReadingTry something new in your family’s kitchen. Quinoa, amaranth, flax, and more. With recipes, history, and nutrition, check out these strange grains.
Continue ReadingHow can anyone be engaged in creative action without active involvement? Squishing the clay allows your hands to shape it. Taking an example issue, “lack of family time,” Rebecca Angel shows creativity in action.
Continue ReadingTake a break and check out some geeky, fun, and silly distractions about tea!
Continue ReadingFrom chickens to education to splitting on bricks, Rebecca Angel learned (?) a lot about gaming at various panels at PAX East this year.
Continue ReadingBats: these nocturnal mammals are under appreciated and misunderstood. In this new graphic novel from the Science Comics series for grade-school, learn about these necessary pollinators and insect eaters from around the world.
Continue ReadingTwo books, ‘The Diabolic’ and ‘The Starlit Wood,’ are highly recommended for upper YA and anyone who enjoys well-written and fresh takes on traditional stories.
Continue ReadingTake a break from what you’re doing and check out the latest research, quick kid experiment, and “romantic” music about the heart in this month’s Procrastination Destination.
Continue ReadingCreativity is not just for the performance arts. Anyone can learn the creative process, and getting your kids started young will lead to positive life habits. Join Rebecca Angel as she looks at the science-backed facts of creativity.
Continue ReadingSoon it will be Ice Cream for Breakfast Day. Take a break and check out music, games, and fun all about Rebecca Angel’s favorite treat.
Continue ReadingRebecca Angel and her teen son attended Arisia, a geeky convention in Boston. Here is her son’s experience in his own words: art, gaming, and an uncomfortable taxi ride.
Continue ReadingDespite being sick and in a walking cast, Rebecca Angel had a great time at Arisia, a fantasy and sci-fi convention in Boston. Here are her top five fun times of the weekend.
Continue ReadingAfter only eight months with a smartphone, Rebecca Angel cannot imagine life without one. But at what cost? She was feeling like an addict, or maybe not just feeling it, but is one. Could more apps and tech help this modern life problem?
Continue ReadingRebecca Angel and her husband used to connect over fantasy novels, but he hasn’t read one in years. Her solution? Read him a book via online five-minute videos he can watch at work. But which book to choose? Help!
Continue ReadingShopping? Cleaning? Baking? Take a break and peruse these truly ugly Christmas sweaters with geeky pop art.
Continue ReadingBe creative with your kids and write a holiday song parody based on a fandom character. Here’s a step by step guide to songwriting that will bring some laughter to your family this season.
Continue ReadingWe can say family time is important, but look at your schedule to find out where your priorities truly lie. It doesn’t take a lot of time or effort to play table-top games with your kids, and the pay-off is close family bonds.
Continue ReadingFruitcake! Have you even tried it? Take a few minutes to peruse the lore and lure of the fruitcake–with music!
Continue ReadingApples from Kazakhstan, wheat from Iraq, and lard from Spain. Is there anything from America in an American Apple Pie? History and food nerds need to share this at your Thanksgiving feast.
Continue ReadingDoes creating electronic beats on the computer give the same benefits as banging on a live drum set? Is it worth the time and struggle to make your kid practice that piano? Rebecca Angel, a music teacher, explores and compares electronic music education versus live traditional music learning.
Continue Reading‘Library Wars,’ ‘Rebel of the Sands,’ and ‘Fate of Flames’ are three YA books with kick-ass heroines everyone will enjoy.
Continue ReadingTake a break and explore the history, culture, and silliness of pumpkin spice!
Continue ReadingIf you are looking for a rainy day activity, a way to explore new tastes with a finicky child, or a good gift idea, make your own tea blends!
Continue ReadingNail biting is classified as an obsessive-compulsive disorder. Does this mean your child should be treated for the very common habit?
Continue ReadingRebecca Angel’s teens took a sushi class and watched ‘Jiro Dreams of Sushi,’ an inspiring documentary about the most famous sushi restaurant in the world. Now Jiro has come out with a pocket-sized, simple beauty guide to his famous menu in ‘Sushi: Jiro Gastronomy.’
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