Created by the World Health Organization and first observed on July 22, 1948, World Health Day is now celebrated on April 7. Which leads me, naturally, to ask the question: “Where can kids go online for reliable health information?” Although …[Continue]
Hamsters
My son (following, I suppose, in the footsteps of Abbott and Costello) named his first hamster “Guess” and his second hamster “Who.” Funny banter aside (“What’s the hamster’s name?” “Who.” “The hamster. What’s its name?”) the little fur ball bring …[Continue]
Your Healthy Smile
“Brush your teeth” is one of those mantras chanted by parents everywhere. I suppose we say it so often in the hope that one day when we’re not around, our kids will still hear the words echoing in their heads …[Continue]
Lunar Eclipse
On the evening of Thursday, January 20, 2000, a total eclipse of the Moon will be visible from all of North and South America. West coast families are especially lucky because the totality occurs early enough in the evening for …[Continue]
Caves and Caverns
We just returned from a family vacation that included a walking tour through the California Caverns in Mountain Ranch. For the rest of the week we pondered the question “What is the difference between a cave and a cavern?” As …[Continue]
Space for Kids
Outer space holds a fascination for kids of all ages, and today’s site picks include material for early elementary ages, as well as high schoolers (and beyond.) Before we start, here’s bonus tip: NASA hosts a multitude of online chats …[Continue]
Fall Color
Here in coastal San Diego we don’t get a very showy display of fall colors. But the Internet provides a window onto the world, and I can watch the Eastern leaves fall from my desktop. Whether you’re planning a road …[Continue]
Animal Cams
Live cameras connected to the Web can be either incredibly fascinating or amazingly dull. Bypassing the absurd (such as The Peeling Paint Webcam), I’ve assembled a collection of animal cams that includes a virtual game reserve, adoptable pets, a virtual …[Continue]
Solar Eclipse
On August 11, 1999, a total solar eclipse will cut a path across Europe and Asia. Thanks to the miracle of the Internet, the rest of us can enjoy it via live Webcast. Tune into the following sites for more …[Continue]
Ants
Have you ever been amused by how the same new idea springs up in many different places at the same time? With two animated ant movies currently showing on the big screen ( Antz and A Bug’s Life), it seemed …[Continue]
