Let’s face it: Human bodies are weird. They’re also an endless source of fascination for kids, given the plethora of strange and gross stuff going on inside of our bodies at any given moment. Should your kids know everything there is about their boogers, brains, and bodies? Of course they should. Give the strange facts about bodies to them straight. Our bodies are weird, sure, but they’re part of our world and every fact about it, no matter how gross, is a lesson in celebrating both science and ourselves. It may get weird, but don’t hesitate to share — think of it as a celebration of our wild and wonderful human bodies.Here are 25 strange and weird facts about the...
Sometimes, no matter how well-intentioned, our plans just fall apart. Either we can’t go anywhere, the weather gets in the way, things change, something happens, or plans get canceled. Knowing how to keep yourself entertained and productive at home can help pass the time, and hopefully reduce the frustration you’re feeling. This list of things to do at home can apply to any vacation block, sudden weekend alteration, or weather-related issue that prevents you from keeping to your original plans. Hopefully, these give you some ideas of different ways to pass the time and still make the most of it. Enjoy! Things to Do At Home When You’re Bored Online Classes 1 – MasterClass We’ve all heard of MasterClass, yes? It’s...
This cute clucking chick is easy to make and makes a great chicken type noise. The noisy chick cup can be turned into an investigation by experimenting with paper and plastic cups to discover how the noise changes. You’ll need A plastic or paper cup Ribbon Paperclip Googly eyes Water Thick tissue or paper towel Pencil Instructions Carefully use a pencil to make a small hole in the bottom of the cup. Thread the ribbon through the hole and tie a small knot at the end. The ribbon should be about 30 cm longer than the end of the cup. Attach the paperclip to the ribbon so it rests on the bottom of the cup ( top of the chick...
Ready to play? Your busy bee is eager to engage with you and others in their world these days, making playtime even more exciting (and less one-sided than it may have been before). Now, your 7-month-old baby is working on trying even more new foods, mastering those gross motor skills (crawling and walking prep!) and getting even more social. Here’s what else to know about your baby’s health and growth this month. Related: 7-month-old baby milestones 7-month-old baby nutrition How are solids going? Between now and when your child turns 18 months is a window of opportunity when it comes to trying new tastes and textures. Now’s the time where you’ll want to introduce a wide variety of foods, including...
Profiles by Bobby Forand, John Fuzek, Marc Clarkin, Bradly VanDerStad, Meg Coss,Tess Lyons, Lee Adrain & Mike Ryan. There is a helmeted man in a reflective aluminum suit juggling bowling balls in the corner. A gang of mustachioed cowboys coagulate off on the side of a winding staircase, a tall, thin-heeled woman whisks by in a dramatically long fur coat, underneath a man unwrapping aux cords from a blue-lit stage. Bass music alternating with ’90s rock pumps at low volume from the speakers. The main bar is too crowded to get a drink, so a young band member retreats to a side room/bar themed with pink lights and bikini-bottom flowers; here is a low-to-the-ground table full of coloring books and...
