RBG on Mom-Life Balance and Anti-Maskers Storm Target
We knew her as a left-leaning Supreme Court justice, but in the wake of her passing this week, the internet is also remembering the venerable Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s other life’s work — as a mom. RIP RBG.
In other news, while we can all agree that COVID-shaming is not great, the Massachusetts parents who sent their COVID-positive teen to school this week are in another category. Interestingly, the school did not close in light of this revelation — but 30 people who had contact with the student were asked to quarantine for 14 days.
And a horde of anti-maskers stormed a Target in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, screaming, “Take off your masks” as they rampaged through the aisles. It sounds almost funny, but the video footage taken by a bystander is a little disturbing to watch.
In contrast, a valiant teen in Connecticut saved a mother and her three children from a burning car, showing that not everyone’s gone COVID-crazy.
Read on for more fam-tastic news and nonsense.
Overheard on the Playground
“My success in law school, I have no doubt, was in large measure because of baby Jane. I attended classes and studied diligently until 4 in the afternoon; the next hours were Jane’s time, spent at the park, playing silly games or singing funny songs, reading picture books and A. A. Milne poems, and bathing and feeding her. After Jane’s bedtime, I returned to the law books with renewed will. Each part of my life provided respite from the other and gave me a sense of proportion that classmates trained only on law studies lacked.”
FAM-TECH
An Intelligent Toy :: Screenless learning just got better with a smart toy that engages children in a unique way. Kiri is a hands-on, screen-free learning tool.
PARENTOPIA
Yale Parenting Center :: Yale University is providing a free online course called Everyday Parents through Coursera, to help improve parents’ relationship with their kids.
Discipline and Punishment :: Learn from parenting experts on how these two concepts often get lumped together and the consequences of both methods.
EDUTAINMENT
Autumn Themed Printables :: Autumn is only a few days away! Check out these Autumn themed writing and counting printables perfect for the start of the season.
Apple Basket Craft :: Decorate cute apple baskets with this fun crafting technique. Just make sure the apples don’t fall through the basket!
KIDBITS
3D Printed House :: A two-story model house was created by Europe’s biggest 3D printer in one go! Read about the unique process of building this house, and imagine the future of construction with this outstanding technology!
The Root Of Misinformation :: What is misinformation, and how do people fall for it? Learn about the root cause of misinformation, and the reason why it is used so frequently in our society.
