Leap Year Day
February 29 is coming up, and anyone who has a birthday on that day has been studying the calendar with joy, proudly seeing their day in full display to all. Although most of us know we get an extra day added to [...]
Documentaries for Teens – The Radiant Child
Warning: adult language and themes such as drug use, imagery, cursing If you enjoy art, history, and just a good documentary, you have come to the right place! Welcome to Documentaries for Teens, where I review documentaries for you, well, [...]
Black History Month: How Black History and Art Can Inspire the Future
Welcome to February! February is Black History Month. The idea of Black History Month came about in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson made it a point to designate a specific time for people to learn more about Black history and celebrate that [...]
Bake For Family Fun Month
It is officially winter, the tree branches are bare, and there is a chill in the air; perhaps it is even cold enough to snow. February is National Bake for Family Fun Month - this is the perfect time of year [...]
Make Your Own Faux Stained Glass
Learn how to make your own faux stained glass at home using easy-to-find materials! Materials A sheet of plexiglass or glass (such as from an old picture frame) Paintbrush Black acrylic paint (for leading lines) Bottle of white [...]
Kanopy Kids Movie Review – Signed Stories
Hello! Welcome back to Movie Reviews for Kids, where I review movies for kids! This is a special edition to the series because instead of talking about traditional movies, I will highlight a new addition to Kanopy, Signed Stories! Kanopy is a [...]
Neurodivergence in Adults: A Brief Study of ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety/Depression
The air is filled with the smell of vanilla, sugar, and chocolate. Erykah Badu’s ‘Rimshot’ is blaring through the speakers. It’s Saturday morning, and I am making our household favorite - chocolate chip cookies. Then, I remembered I was supposed to clean [...]
Creating Good Habits to Reach Your Goals in 2024
Happy New Year! 2023 is now behind you, and you may feel a bit overwhelmed with expectations for 2024. I’m sure friends and family have asked you about your goals for the year, and you may start to feel the pressure to [...]
Arctic and Polar Animal Awareness
Welcome to the white, cold, and snowy world of the Arctic on the North and South Poles, home to many exciting animals who have adapted to survive in this harsh environment that is their home. This blog will teach you about these [...]
Laugh for the Health of It
Chuckle, giggle, snicker, mirth … Whatever you call it, not only is laughter contagious, but some say it’s “the best medicine.” And on January 24th at 1:24 pm (local time), the world is invited to partake in the merriment of Global [...]