Reasons to buy an instrument for your child even if you suck at music
If you don’t like music, please stop reading now. Also, if you don’t like music, please go back to swimming in circles because you must be a goldfish.
As a parent of two young kids, I sometimes have to remember that my kids probably won’t be the next Michael Jordan, Peyton Manning or Carrie Underwood. No matter how much I decide to push them, the reality is that my wife and I want them to find things that they love, … Keep Reading!!!
John Green reinterprets kids movies – from the perspective of an adult!
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor (and Resident Nerd)
Renowned YA author and professional nerd John Green had a blockbuster movie based on one of his books rake in $124,872,350 last year. But the Indianapolis resident and father to a four year-old and a one-year old shares the same mind-numbing experience familiar to all parents: watching the same ****ing movies over, and over, and over again.
As such, he decided to reinterpret the hottest four kids movies right now, as seen … Keep Reading!!!
Why that “words hurt” experiment is total B.S.
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
So this image has gone viral this week. Self-branded “holistic” mom Danielle LaPorte recently conducted a home “science experiment” recently with her child to prove a point about the harmful effect that negative language has on others. She cut an apple in half and, for 25 days, she and her child said nice things to one half, and mean things to the other half. She was inspired by a series of “experiments” conducted by a … Keep Reading!!!
Big Hearted Young Boy Makes a New Friend with One Selfless Act
7-year-old Alyx Delaloye has been recently spotted at Winnipeg Jets home games with a sign reading “Chemo by Day. Jets by night. She spends her days fighting leukaemia through her sixth round of chemo and her nights cheering on her favourite hockey team.… Keep Reading!!!
6 Things You Shouldn’t Say To A Pregnant Mom of Twins
Most people make comments to moms and dads-to-be with the intention of being supportive and helpful and that intent is greatly appreciated. Even with good intentions some comments just throw you when they are made. These are just a few of the ones said to me that stood out and responses I really wanted to give, but instead I politely nodded.
1. “You won’t be able to babywear because they will be premies and it’s dangerous to wear babies with … Keep Reading!!!
World’s Okayest Mom: 5 Things I Swore I’d Never Do until I Did
By Nikki Waring
There’s a million things I swore I’d never do once we had kids, most of which I now laugh about. Some things we stick to our guns on and some are still very important to us. Some went out the window faster than my days of getting 8 solid hours of sleep.
Fast Food
I didn’t swear it off completely but I swore not one single bite before 4 years old. I didn’t want my kids to … Keep Reading!!!
Sao Paulo Brazil Passes New Breastfeeding Law
Breastfeeding moms in Brazil’s largest city have just received a boost in support from lawmakers. The city of Sao Paulo, Brazil have approved a new law that will prohibit businesses from stopping public breastfeeding. Once the mayor signs off on the bill, which is expected to happen in the next few weeks, anyone who violates this new law will be fined 500 Rs (Approximately $150 USD). All public and private institutions and businesses will be held to this new standard.… Keep Reading!!!
Weekend Entertainment Recap With Ginger: Weed and Salsa and Wolves, oh my!
Welcome, my little gingersnaps to the Weekend Entertainment Recap! Thank you guys for leaving all those comments on my first Weekend Recap! If you really like me, you’ll leave comments again this week. Or maybe if you just like me a little. Or if you don’t like me at all, you can STILL leave me a comment. I think what I’m trying to say is… Leave me a comment! (please) I ain’t too proud to beg.
In Celebrity … Keep Reading!!!
Pro-Monsanto Scientist Claims Roundup Is Safe to Drink, Freaks out When Offered a Glass
Monsanto is the controversial near-global corporation which is responsible for creating many agriculture products, such as Miracle Grow and Roundup. They are most often in the news for their lack of ethics and transparency… Oh, and GMOs (how could we forget?)…… Keep Reading!!!
Engineer dad turns his baby’s birth into a moving tribute to STEM
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Fellow science communicator, Destin of Smarter Every Day and his family recently welcomed a fourth little sciencey baby into the world. There were so many sciencey, sciencey feels!!
A little brother becomes a big one.
“She has delivered all four of my babies.”
If you’re not familiar with Smarter Every Day, it’s a wonderful YouTube channel that teaches science and engineering concepts, using really cool demonstrations. So, naturally, as a YouTube science educator, Destin … Keep Reading!!!
Indiana winning all over the place: Mike Pence’s wife misleads Indiana moms on safe sleep for infants
By: A.M., IANtB Science Editor
Just in case you need another reason to glitterbomb the Indiana capital building, their government is running another anti-bedsharing* campaign. New design, and more ad money being pumped into it, but same old, oversimplified “just don’t do it kthx” approach. And guess who is behind it: Karen Pence, wife of current national hero and guy who looks like the fisherman in a Cialis commercial, Governor Mike Pence.
… Keep Reading!!!“Keep your baby’s sleep area
How to Tell If You’re a Hypochondriac
You may be a hypochondriac if…
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You confuse the subtle signs of aging as a terminal disease, stroke, or nerve damage.
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You know your body well. So well that even though you don’t practice Natural Family Planning, you still monitor your cervical mucus.
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You have made needless trips in an ambulance or to the ER, only to feel much better once first responders or medical professionals greet you.
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You avoid routine doctors appointments because you know they are just going
