Outer space. Our fascination with it, regardless how far we journey into it in the literal sense, is boundless – like space itself. What kid doesn’t include “astronaut” in his or her list of “What I wanna be when I grow up” responses? Even as adults, people line up, and pay big money, to be […]
Many nerdy families are planning trips to the major tourist attractions around the globe this summer, some of you might have something a little more adventurous in mind: reading. From young adult novels to history to projects for kids, here are my picks for six notable books to read this summer. 1. The 5th Wave […]
Kids love rockets. They embody a child’s sense of adventure, their fascination with the mysteries of the universe, their ideas about what might lie beyond. And there is no shortage of rocket toys for kids. Rocket alarm clocks, rocket lamps, rocket night lights, rocket beds, rocket pajamas, rocket movies, rocket bikes. But nothing …. nothing … beats […]
While we’re not totally sold on the whole horoscope thing — seriously, 12 personality types? C’mon! — we do think the icons associated with each branch of the zodiac are pretty awesome. More to the point, if your kid is labeled a “Taurus” by psychics and horoscope readers, he or she may really enjoy this […]
So baby is on the way, and that little wrinkled ball of flesh is going to need a place to sleep. That’s the easy part. Dad, empty out your man cave, pack up the X-Box 360 and the action figure collection, and get ready to start painting. It would be easy enough to go with […]
Wanna trip your kids out? Wait till after dark one night, and take them to an isolated area outside of town, where the ambient light of the city has minimal impact, where streetlights are few and cell phone towers are nowhere in sight. Spread out a blanket on the grass or the roof of your […]
One of the most captivating elements of the original Star Wars films is its fast-paced space battles. There’s something viscerally satisfying about watching Starfighters dodge and weave through the interstellar chaos while hunting down their enemies. This imagery has no doubt inspired countless hours of imaginative play for children (and some adults) since the debut […]
One of the most fascinating things about space to children is the moon. Unlike the stars, which are small and hard to see, the moon is a large and plainly visible, sometimes even in the daytime sky. It looks, to the most adventurous child, attainable, if only we could reach far enough to grab it. […]
Childhood is a great time to begin investing in the wonders of our universe. My wife got me into astronomy, and she fondly remembers her first telescope when she was a kid. She lived out in the country, far away from the distractions of the city lights, where you can see the stars at their […]
It’s not the lamp you think you have at home. Oh no; it’s a rocket lamp. Rocket lamp—keeping your kids safe while they’re asleep. Part night-light, part lamp, part awesome rocket, this lava lamp has everything your kids could want in a light source. It’s cool, it’s shaped like a ship, and it’s got green […]
