If this summer’s crowded beaches in the face of the mounting cases of COVID-19 triggered parallels to the movie Jaws, you have been hyped up for Shark Week all July. That is if you weren’t already eagerly anticipating what the late Steve Irwin once excitedly referred to as “the most DANGEROUS week on television.” Recalling…
Some of my most challenging moments as a parent have come while teaching a teen to drive. If you’re like me, you’ve spent a ton of time wondering what your teen driver needs to know about cars and driving. It’s nerve-wracking for sure. In our state, while not required, driving school is recommended. My kids…
If you want to know where to find megalodon teeth in South Carolina, Charleston Fossil Adventures has got you covered. Founded by paleontologist, Ashby Gale, Charleston Fossil Adventures offers a family-friendly outdoor experience with educational fossil hunts across Charleston area beaches. Charleston Fossil Hunting Adventures Our family has participated in both the Folly Beach Adventure…
On July 30, 2020, NASA sent the Mars Rover Perseverance on an Atlas V-541 rocket from Complex 41 at Cape Canaveral. The launch took place at 7:50 a.m. EST. The rover is expected to land on Jezero Crater on Mars by February 21st, 2021, and will be looking for signs of ancient life on the…
If you’re looking for kid-friendly hikes near Gatlinburg, Clingman’s Dome in the Smoky Mountains, is your best bet. One thing about traveling so often with a family is that most everything I try to do has to be kid-friendly. Finding kid-friendly hikes are great for families with children of varying ages. In the case of…
Put those laptops, smartphones, and tablets to good use with some of the best educational apps for kids that will keep the learning going in a fun way. Often I’ll incorporate screentime for my youngest when I’m under deadline with an article I’m writing for Mom.com. Sometimes you just need an extra thirty minutes to…
Who is The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind? William Kamkwamba grew up in Malawi, a landlocked country in Africa. During a famine in 2001, William was forced to drop out of school because his family could not afford it. He taught himself how to make a windmill to help out his family and his village….
One thing many families learned about homeschooling in 2020 is that it’s ok to make learning fun! This Summer I created a quick homeschool biography unit about Lonnie Johnson, inventor and Super Soaker creator. Lonnie Johnson is a former engineer at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the inventor of the Super Soaker. He worked for…
If you’re aspiring toward a simple homeschool lifestyle for your family, there are plenty of great ways to go about it. Homeschooling often ends up being expensive for many families at first. Homeschool resources do not have to cost a ton of money to be effective! To follow are some easy ideas to incorporate for a…
Backyard Habitat Certification Criteria Why Create a Backyard Wildlife Habitat Food for Your Backyard Wildlife Habitat Set up a Water Source in Your Backyard Habitat Provide Shelter for the Wildlife in Your Backyard Encourage Safe Spaces for Young Wildlife How to Go Green in Your…