There are many vaccine myths amplified by the internet leading to vaccine hesitancy with the new covid-19 vaccines. And, I completely understand how tough it can be to vet and identify misinformation online, especially in these anxious and difficult times. You don’t need a doctorate degree in Medical Biophysics, like I have, to learn the science behind these vaccines and separate the facts from fiction. So, because I’ve spent something like 80 hours cumulative over the last five months reading through peer-reviewed published papers on these vaccines, I want to objectively share the science behind them with you, focusing on the two currently-approved mRNA vaccines, Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna (but with some asides relevant to the adenovirus vector vaccines from Johnson...
Making circuits is great fun for kids of all ages. If you have little ones try play dough circuits. I’ve used these with children as young as 4 ( supervised of course ) and older children will love making art bots or light up houses, or even a whole mini street. These cardboard circuits are made using a sheet of thick cardboard, split pins and paper clips. Cardboard Circuits You’ll need: A thick sheet of cardboard AA battery holder with leads Small screw light bulb and holder Metal paperclips Split pins Masking tape Pens for decoration How to make a cardboard circuit Draw a picture on one side of the cardboard. Decide where you want the lightbulb to go and...
Refocus Project: Spunk The series continues with Zora Neale Hurston’s Spunk, to be directed by Lili-Anne Brown. The play centers a guitar-playing transient who becomes the talk of a rural Florida town when he develops a love affair with a married woman. Based on her 1925 short story, Hurston penned the theatrical adaptation a decade later, but it was never published and considered lost until 1997. Roundabout Theatre Company has joined forces with Black Theatre United to launch a multi-year initiative seeking to elevate and restore marginalized plays to the American canon. The Refocus Project will encompass Broadway productions, play readings, resource libraries, panel discussions and more. The Door You Never Saw Before: A Choosical Musical The world premiere of Matt...
With summer just around the corner and things opening up, parents are scrambling to make last-minute plans for their kids. Lucky you, some of the best summer camps in Seattle still have spots waiting to be filled. So if you’ve got a budding artist, thespian, athlete, scientist or a kid who just wants to have fun this summer, we’ve got the summer camp experience to match. Scroll down to sign up! Grab a Spot While You Can photo: John Cornicello School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) Spend summer under the big top when you register for one of SANCA's weekly sessions. Tiny tumblers ages 6-8 will get an excellent introduction to the circus arts during Circus Odyssey. It's...
Summer is quickly approaching, which means that it's time to start preparing to keep your kids busy over the hot months ahead.Today's post is for kids ages 8 to 12 who are creative and inquiring. Check out this list of excellent activity books for long car trips, lounging by the pool, airplane rides, or simple staycations. The following are Amazon affiliate links. See my sidebar for more information. Question a Day JournalA daily journal to help kids ages 8 to 12 explore who they are.Do you want to get to know yourself a little better? This question a day journal is bursting with amazing prompts for you to answer. What is your favorite kind of music? How would you use different superpowers?...
