Surfing the Net with Kids

Dear Reader, This month marks the 56th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965 into law. And today in 2021, we are seeing the topic of voting rights and voter suppression in the news again. …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I’ve been to the Anne Frank House museum in Amsterdam twice. First in 1978, and again in 2012. Anne was just a few months older than my mom, and her dad the same age as my grandfather. Mom, …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Cheers from San Diego, where summer weather has finally arrived! I hope you are staying cool, and enjoying your summer vacation. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Amelia Earhart https://www.surfnetkids.com/resources/amelia-earhart/ …[Continue]

Dear Reader, National Moon Day is observed annually on June 20. It commemorates the landing of American astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the moon in 1969. Raise your hand if you (are old enough to!) remember that day! …[Continue]

Dear Reader, American Independence Day is just around the corner! Here are some 4th of July resources to share and enjoy: Surfnetkids: Independence Day Resources. See ya on the Net, Barbara J. Feldman “Surfing the Net with Kids” https://www.surfnetkids.com Independence …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Just one month shy of his 92nd birthday (June 25, 1929), Eric Carle passed away surrounded by family, at home in Massachusetts. This week’s column is my way of saying “Happy Birthday, Eric Carle! You made the world …[Continue]

Dear Reader, So, it’s June already. Any summer travel plans? I don’t have a specific plan yet, but hopefully I’ll be making a trip to Northern California to visit family. What’s on your summer calendar that has you excited? Hit …[Continue]

Dear Reader, What are your plans for Memorial Day weekend? We don’t have specific plans yet, but I do associate Memorial Day with the start of summer. And I’m always reminded of the advice my mother gave me: don’t wear …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Did you know that May 20th is Weights and Measures Day? On May 20, 1875, seventeen countries signed an agreement to use a standard system of weights and measures, and the International Bureau of Weights and Measures was …[Continue]

Dear Reader, I hope everyone had a happy Mother’s Day weekend. The hubby and I had a one-night getaway to the Valle de Guadalupe with our daughter that was super fun. I shared a picture on Facebook, if you want …[Continue]

Dear Reader, In honor of World Password Day (May 7) this week’s topic is Password Safety. One important tenet of password safety is to use unique passwords everywhere. This is important because once a hacker discoverers a password, they will …[Continue]

Dear Reader, Ahhhh…. May showers and spring! Everything is blooming, and summer is so close. For more May resources (including Cinco de Mayo and Memorial Day) visit my roundup page: May Resources. Happy Mother’s Day to all! See ya on …[Continue]