When the first wave of COVID-19 hit the United States, Americans were generally sympathetic to the various lockdowns. Yes, we were likely to endure significant economic pain, but given how little we knew about the virus and how great the risks could be, we were willing to accept the cost. Trust wearing thin Now, after months of mismanaged responses, contradictory analyses, and flip-flopping guidance from our esteemed sources, trust in our leaders and institutions is wearing thin. Despite all that we have learned, pundits and policymakers are struggling to reckon with the full complexity of things, opting instead for a predictable, generic reliance on worst-case scenarios. This is perhaps most evident in the battle to reopen our schools. Rather than grappling with the evidence and...
Help your children learn about density of liquids with this mixing oil and water science experiment for kids. Possum (aged 8 years) and Boo (aged 5 years) absolutely love to engage with science experiments and this was certainly a fun one for us. This simple science activity teaches children about liquid density and highlights how some liquids are heavier or lighter than others. Recommended age – 5 years +(Strict and active supervision is required at all times) Mixing oil and water science experiment for kids For this science activity, you’ll need to collect the following – Baby oil Water Bowl or jar Small cups Food coloring Dropper Spoon You’ll likely find that all these science requirements are easily sourced. Fill...
What kid doesn't love bowling?You get to throw a ball, knock things down, and even keep score. My girls just love when we are keeping score. Take this fun game to a whole new level and make your own glow-in-the-dark bowling set! Read on for the easy tutorial!Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling Activity for KidsMaterials Plastic bottles Glow sticks Water A soccer ball or similar Method Begin by filling six plastic bottles with water. We used empty bottles from our recycling, but you could just as easily use water bottles from the store. Add 2-3 activated glow-sticks to each bottle, using a different color of glow-stick for each bottle. Tightly secure the lids. Then, play can begin! Night Bowling for Kids Give kids a soccer ball or similar, and they will have a blast tossing it...
Do you remember the fresh smell of holiday cookies from your childhood? It's time to pass on tradition and encourage children to make their first cooking steps. Baking together is one of the greatest and most popular ways of spending time and bonding with your family. Many recipes have been passed on from one generation to another. You have an excellent opportunity to enliven some of them and teach your children how to bake delicious snacks.If you're taking your kids to the kitchen for the first time, do not focus on perfection, focus on learning through the entertainment process. The recipes shouldn't be complicated, so you can all easily follow the steps and simply have fun. Below you can find...
We take in about 23,000 breaths every single day, mostly without thinking about it. Personally I think that’s a good thing, because there’s already so much to focus on – cooking with wholesome ingredients, swapping out home products for non-toxic options, time with family, good sleep, and more. However, a clean air check-in every once in awhile is well worth your time. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air in your home or office is likely to be 2-5 times (sometimes up to 100 times) more polluted than the air outside. (1) Fortunately, little changes can make a big difference, and I’ll cover what you can do to easily improve indoor air quality in this article. But first, what’s in the air...
