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Why Your New Year’s Resolution to “Be More Present” Will Fail (And What an Ecologist Does Instead)

Every January, millions of parents make the same promise: This year, I'll be more present with my kids. They vow to put down their phones, resist the scroll, and truly…

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January 17, 2026

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Raising Earth-Aware Kids: A Complete Guide to Eco-Conscious Parenting for a Sustainable Future

We live in an era where environmental challenges loom large, the quest for eco-conscious parenting has never been more vital. "Raising Earth-Aware Kids: A Complete Guide to Eco-Conscious Parenting for…

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September 8, 2025

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Unlocking Brilliance: How Nature-Based Learning Fuels Cognitive Development in Children

Imagine a world where children’s laughter mingles with the rustle of leaves and the chirping of birds, igniting a spark of curiosity that fuels their cognitive growth. In our increasingly…

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August 3, 2025

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Strongest man in recent history

There are many legends about the strength of ancient superheroes. In the Greek and Roman mythology, we have the legendary Heracles with extraordinary superpowers. He could lift huge boulders and…

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September 23, 2018

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New Book Release: The Science of Super Strength and Super Speed

The Science of Super Strength and Super Speed Humans love stories. And when the story involves a quest, the story gets engrossing. Heroes encounter several challenging situations. These situations provide…

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September 16, 2018

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Vocabulary books for the young

Thank you for everyone who asked for more books to teach vocabulary to the young. There are many engaging books, rich in vocabulary, that you can read or engage your…

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April 3, 2018

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Vocabulary for non-fiction readers

One of the objectives of reading is to help readers develop vocabulary. Vocabulary is a special set of words in a field of knowledge. In the series of blogs, I…

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March 21, 2018

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Celebrate Bald Eagles in January

January 21-22 is celebrated as Bald Eagle appreciation days. You can bundle up with your family and head outdoors to sight some bald eagles. It is relatively easy to see…

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January 17, 2018

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Patterns, Patterns everywhere

In the season of Halloween and as the last greens of the summer fades into red and yellow, here I sit with a glowing book...full of colors, lots of science,…

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October 25, 2015