#kids — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #kids, aggregated by home.social.
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Conflicted
I am conflicted and I always get into this state when the kids are involved.
When my step daughter moved away to college in 2019 I was conflicted. On the one hand, I wanted her to go away to school and have a fantastic experience and learn a ton and make new friends and start her life and have everything be amazing. On the other hand I wanted her to stay home with us forever.
Two years later when my step son went away to college it was the same thing. I wanted him to go to school and have the time of his life and learn incredible things and have adventures and excitement and make memories that would last a lifetime while also not wanting him to leave us, ever.
In May of 2025 my step daughter moved home. She graduated and worked a two year contract at the University. When the contract ended she came home to live with us while she figured out her next move. The next move was grad school, but she had to work out the details. It took a little more than a year, but next month she is going to start school in California.
I am so excited for her I could burst… again… just like 2019. Just like my step son in 2021. I fear I might spontaneously combust out of excitement for her future. She’s going to finish grad school with a PHD and then every time I see her I will ask her, “what’s up, doc?” and it will be epic and no one will ever get tired of that stupid Bugs Bunny joke and we will always laugh and it will be perfect.
Also, I don’t want her to move. I mean, I thought moving from Massachusetts to Vermont was bad… California? No way!
She’ll still be here for a few more weeks, but the next milestone in the moving process happened today…
https://www.flickr.com/photos/robj_1971/55475269896/in/datetaken/
It’s time to start packing. I’m excited and sad at the same time, but what else is new?
#Family #iphoneography #Kids #moving #photography #StepKids -
I often optimize my paper circuits for different age groups and time frames. The Book Lamp Workshop is especially versatile with its three different switching options.
Visit my website for instructions: https://www.voltpaperscissors.com/diybooklamp
#stemeducation #kids #diy #creativetoots #fediLZ #maker #makerspace #papercraft #papercircuit
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 📱🧠 An eight-year Finnish #study followed 260 #children to see how physical activity and #screentime related to later cognitive processing.
More screen time correlated with better #teen cognitive performance, tied to the type of screen use rather than duration. Physical activity benefits also differed by gender, with light activity helping working #memory in #girls.
👉 https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/08/260815064803.htm
#development #cognition #kids #science #research #education #parenting #brain #health #adolescence #finland #pediatrics
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Came in from work and found my teen daughter piercing my teen son’s nose. Guess we raised ‘em right. Our cute little anarchists. 💪🏻
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💁🏻♀️ ICYMI: 🌹🎨 An animated short from #MoMA's Once Upon an Artwork series, directed by Shadab Shayegan, explores a dream world inspired by Leonora Carrington's 1953 #painting And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur.
Through imaginative #play, the #film introduces young viewers to Carrington's surreal universe of mythical #creatures and magical transformations.
👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/the-dream-of-the-magical-rose-moma-once-upon-an-artwork
#activities #animals #animation #art #dogs #dreams #exploration #flowers #imagination #kids #magic #minotaur #museum #surrealism #symbols #mythology #education #tksst #video
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Overigens was de gastheer heel aardig en geduldig. Hij heeft ons rondgeleid en de kinderen een speurtocht gegeven. Toen ze die afhadden, heeft hij hoogstpersoonlijk een certificaat voor ze ondertekend, en mochten ze een souvenirtje met een kaart uitzoeken. Lief!
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💁🏻♀️ NEW: 🌹🎨 An animated short from #MoMA's Once Upon an Artwork series, directed by Shadab Shayegan, explores a dream world inspired by Leonora Carrington's 1953 #painting And Then We Saw the Daughter of the Minotaur.
Through imaginative #play, the #film introduces young viewers to Carrington's surreal universe of mythical #creatures and magical transformations.
👉 Learn more: https://seethis.tv/post/the-dream-of-the-magical-rose-moma-once-upon-an-artwork
#activities #animals #animation #art #dogs #dreams #exploration #flowers #imagination #kids #magic #minotaur #museum #surrealism #symbols #mythology #education #tksst #video
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That moment when...
My little four year old neighbour saw a photo of me taken about 40 years ago and asked me why my hair was brown there.
Well that's a long story... But the amazing thing is that she recognized that it was me. That's a plus, right?
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Skylight Buddy Review (2026): Kid Routines Just Got Easy
https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.wired.com/review/skylight-buddy/
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"Waiter! There are wyrms in my food!"
PS: I'm sure NJ was fine turning the kitchen surface into a film studio. No dangers here at all...
PPS: I'm going to let @altbot generate this ALT because I have no idea what its database will decide what's going on here.
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#SchoolBuses Still Mostly Run On #Diesel, And That Might Not Be Great For #Kids' #Health
One study from Natural Resources Defense Council, albeit from 2001, indicated that a #schoolbus passenger can be exposed to so much diesel exhaust that it's 23 to 46 times more likely they'll get #cancer. Diesel fumes are also linked to asthma and a variety of other health issues that make it harder for kids to learn, such as headaches and nausea.
https://www.jalopnik.com/2198961/school-buses-mostly-diesel-may-impact-children-health/ -
Toys from Trash
https://arvindguptatoys.com/toys.html
"The best thing a child can do with a toy is break it !"
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Annie And Kale Talk LEGO And Stuff
In each episode, they explore parenting in all its messy, hilarious glory, swap stories from their adventures in the LEGO world, and share real, relatable insights on living life through a neurodiverse lens...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/annie-and-kale/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Kids #Family #Hobbies #Parenting
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And it’s done! Just in time for a Sunday walk. :)
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Talking Together: From Our Couch To Yours
Hosted by experienced speech pathologists and educators, this podcast invites you into real, relaxed conversations full of practical advice, professional insight, and plenty of heart...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/talking-together-from-our-couch-to-yours/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Kids #Family #Education #AlliedHealth #Speechies
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🧠📈 A #study of over 11,000 British #twins tracked cognitive test scores from age 4 to 21.
Only 1% of children scoring in the top tier at age 7 still scored high at 16, while just 8% of average-scoring #kids climbed into the top range. Genetic and family-education factors predicted stability most strongly, suggesting early gifted labels are an unreliable guide to #adult ability.
#childdevelopment #science #psychology #intelligence #education #brain #development #learning #research
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💁🏻♀️ TIL: 🦷💧 A yearlong clinical #trial in #JAMA #Pediatrics tested silver diamine fluoride on more than 800 #US #children under 6 with severe cavities.
Six months after one 10-second painting, the liquid had stopped decay in 54% of treated baby #teeth, versus 22.5% in the placebo group. The #research could support #FDA approval for pediatric use and make drilling-free care an option in medical settings.
👉 https://www.sciencealert.com/a-10-second-treatment-can-stop-tooth-decay-in-kids-without-drilling
#dentistry #science #health #kids #parenting #medicine #hygiene
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Behind The Laundry Door
We're just two tired parents wanting to have an uninterrupted, honest conversation. We dive into the type of topics every parent thinks, but nobody says out loud...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/behind-the-laundry-door/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Kids #Family #Parenting #Families
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The Later Dad
All about real-life parenting, honest reflections, expert advice, and conversations with dads from all walks of life. Whether you became a dad at 25 or 45, we're all figuring it out as we go...Great Australian Pods Podcast Directory: https://www.greataustralianpods.com/the-later-dad/
#AusPods #Podcasts #Podcasting #Australia #Kids #Family #Parenting #Families
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How to Turn Your Kid’s Rock Collection into a Real Career path
Looking for a Middle-Grade STEM book that strikes the perfect balance between wonder and real-world science? So You Want To Be a Geologist is an exceptional standalone entry in the So You Want To Be… series.
Quick Breakdown
- Target Audience: Ages 8–14 (Middle Grade & Early Teens)
- Core Themes: Earth Science, Fieldwork, STEM Careers, Environmental Study
- Tone: Respectful, clear, and engaging without being overly technical.
Why It Works
Rather than presenting geology purely as textbook theory, author Linda Soules frames Earth science as an active investigation. The book walks readers through every facet of the job—from identifying rock structures with field tools to assessing seismic risks and tracking groundwater.
The inclusion of practical illustrations makes tools and concepts easy to grasp, while the text addresses both the thrill of discovery and the patience needed for field and lab work.
Verdict: An outstanding choice for shared family reading, STEM unit studies, or independent young readers curious about the Earth beneath their feet.
👉 Check out the complete review and analysis on BookBelow
#bookReviews #Books #kids #Nonfiction #Review -
The AAU, one of the country's largest youth sports organizations, is failing on nearly every level to adequately protect children in its care from sexual abuse, a ProPublica and Washington Post investigation found.
https://www.propublica.org/article/aau-youth-sports-sexual-abuse-failure-amateur-athletic-union?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=mastodon-post
#News #Sports #Basketball #Children #Parenting #Family #Kids
