Just as “What are you doing?” sparked a social media revolution with the evolution of Twitter, “How can I make a difference?” has the potential to be answered swiftly with a brilliant media model from “Two Angry Moms.” Shaping Youth is proud to partner with documentary producer Amy Kalafa and Susan Rubin (seen here yesterday on the Rachael … [Read more...]
“Mom, why does the date keep changing for the first day of Spring (and Easter, too?)" When the vernal equinox confounds even the science fair kiddies with calendar confusion (20th vs. 21st) it’s time to hunt down the whys so I don’t sound like a goof and give the wrong info. Ah, what to Google first?! Equinox vs. solstice. Reasons for seasons. First … [Read more...]
The good news is, Pamela Omidyar's HopeLab just announced the winners of Ruckus Nation, a global idea competition to get kids moving with physical activity. Bad news is, we were too busy implementing our programs that we didn't have time to apply! Shaping Youth may be short-handed on the time/funding front, but we're big on pioneering ideas, and this is the type worthy of … [Read more...]
Pi Day 3.14.18... Stephen Hawking, Einstein, and a salute to science! In an era when science is being dissed with a government administration turning a blind eye to climate change and the reality of important scientific data impacting our universe, I've found myself 'wishing' I were in a 'parallel universe' sometimes...Here's more on today's Pi Day 2018 significance as … [Read more...]
Attention Tweenage Breakfast Dodgers! Now you have even more incentive to sip some OJ, grab a banana, and snarf some raisin bran or whole wheat toast before school... A study in the March issue of Pediatrics suggests that adolescents who eat breakfast regularly “tend to weigh less, exercise more and eat more healthy foods than those who skip the meal.” If … [Read more...]
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