MIP Robot

For Christmas a MIP descended upon our house. For the price I was really hoping it would have some educational properties and maybe it does. So far I haven’t been able to justify the cost. The MIP is a robot that you can control with hand gestures or your phone....
Girls in Science (CSC offerings)

Girls in Science (CSC offerings)

I just noticed the program offerings from Carnegie Science Center making the rounds on social media: I’ve heard lots of thoughts on this, from girls just aren’t interested in science to the leaders aren’t doing enough.  I do know anecdotally that...
Smart PJs

Smart PJs

The morning news just showed smart PJs – pajamas for bedtime stories.  The $25 Smart PJ’s,which are available in pink and blue, have 47 colorful dot patterns that work with an app. When a camera on a tablet or phone is held over the dots, the app will launch an...
Cell Phones:  Too Young?

Cell Phones: Too Young?

How young is too young? My kids got cell phones fairly early.  Not 2 years old, but they were not yet in middle school. When we got the each child a cell phone it seemed like a great idea.  We have since gotten rid of our land line making it more important in my mind...