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Hello, My Name Is Disordered

February 16, 2017Amy Weir2

Is it better to have a slightly wrong label if it gets you the help you need?

Snowed In? Make Snow Ice Cream!

February 16, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Snow ice cream is the perfect dessert (or bribe) after a morning spent shoveling. Today, Cait shares her family’s favorite snow ice cream recipe.

Spark an Interest in Spanish with this Book | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Spark an Interest in Spanish With Books

February 15, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Spark an interest in Spanish with books! Ignite an interest in languages with the book ‘Hola! Let’s Learn Spanish’ by Judy Martialay.

5 Interesting Facts to Celebrate Charles Darwin Day

February 12, 2017Karen Walsh2

In celebration of Charles Darwin Day, here are five interesting facts about the father of evolution.

Three books for Countering Islamophobia Through Stories

Empathy and Cultural Literacy Can Come Through Reading Together

February 11, 2017Amy Weir

Research tells us that stories do increase the capacity for empathy in their readers/listeners/viewers. We ought to take advantage of this by reading our children stories about as many different sorts of people as we’re able to, especially the people they might not get to spend much time with in real life.

Happy Valentine… er Wolf-entines Day?

February 9, 2017Natalie Zaman

Every year the same thing happens: the evergreens come down, the hearts go up. Time to party with the wolves!

UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science

February 8, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Saturday, February 11th, is UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Check out ways to get involved in your community.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Go High

February 7, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Nadia Pym is here and she is going to science the hell out of pretty much everything. All while building up instead of tearing down.

The Science of Creativity

February 4, 2017Rebecca Angel1

Creativity 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.

Sci Chic Offers Products and Subscription Boxes for Nerdy Jewelry Wearers

February 3, 2017December 16, 2017Jenny Bristol

If you or your kid likes science jewelry, education, or subscription boxes, Sci Chic deserves a look.

Around the World Stories: Stories that Educate *and* Entertain | Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley, GeekMom

Around the World Stories: Stories That Teach and Entertain

February 3, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

Around the World Stories are stories that education AND entertain. Let your children learn about the world around them through these fantastic stories.

The Science of Crowd Counting & 3 Ways to Teach Kids Estimation

January 29, 2017December 14, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Patricia introduces the science of counting crowds and methods to show kids how to estimate large numbers.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: No Lesser Evil

January 27, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Power Man and Iron Fist remind us there’s no such thing as the LESSER of two evils.

‘Oh, Ick!’ Is the Perfect Book For Your Little Scientist

January 26, 2017December 13, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

One of my favorite things to do, as a homeschool mom, is to pair a fantastic book with an educational game… and I have the perfect game to pair with this book.

13 Books to Teach Children About Protesting and Activism

January 22, 2017December 11, 2017Jackie Reeve11

Activism can be a hard thing to define to young children. Keep the conversation going with these books that help explain and demonstrate what it’s all about.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be the Change

January 20, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Be the change. Even if you can’t see the change.

Hindi Learning Game… Take One

January 18, 2017Nivi Engineer1

You know the saying about how the journey is part of the gift? Well, I’ve been trying to use that philosophy to teach my kids Hindi.

Homeschooling High School with College in Mind

January 16, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley5

If you are considering homeschooling through high school, check out the book ‘Homeschooling High School with College in Mind.’

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Be Unstoppable

January 14, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Love relentlessly. Be unstoppable.

Delight your child's imagination and creativity with 'I Am Jim Henson', the latest addition to Brad Meltzer's 'Ordinary People Change the World' series.

‘I Am Jim Henson’ Is Here… and It’s Fantastic!

January 11, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley2

Delight your child’s imagination and creativity with ‘I Am Jim Henson,’ the latest addition to Brad Meltzer’s ‘Ordinary People Change the World’ series.

Medal images via the American Library Association

Mock the ALA Youth Media Awards!

January 7, 2017Amy Weir1

See if you can predict the winners of this year’s Caldecott, Geisel, or other Youth Media Awards before the American Library Association announces their picks on January 23.