STEAMOPOLIS

For many years I pitched science shows to large science networks and was unsuccessful. I would receive the feedback that "the majority of our audience is male, so we just don't know if they'd relate to a female host"

But last year, Netflix picked up our science show, Emily's Wonder Lab. I filmed the entire thing 9 months pregnant. So there is now a female-led science show on the biggest streaming platform in the world hosted by a pregnant woman - available world wide.

I'm just...so incredibly proud that my daughter will be able to watch this someday. When I was studying to become an engineer, I was one of 2 or 3 women in classrooms of 50 men. I'm hoping shows like this help change that demographic for her generation

Elmo's Dad Sends a PSA to Overwhelmed Parents at Home: "You Are Doing an Amazing Job" Elmo's dad, Louie, sent out a sweet Sesame Street PSA encouraging parents to take a moment for themselves.

Full House-Home based working, learning and loving, Parenting during a Pandemic Changes in routine for most families have caused a need to explore how to juggle working from home and parenting at the same time while keeping some level of sanity. Many of us are faced with kids that are bored in addition to trying to navigate the regular work and home requirement. With all thi...

At 10:00 am Wednesday and Friday, and starting April 6th Monday - Friday. Our staff provides engaging educational programming geared towards grades K-5. Each day will focus directly to a specific grade level in that range. Watch LIVE on Facebook and later on YouTube.

Thank you Topeka Zoo!

If you think you've been seeing changes in your kids' behavior the past couple of weeks, you're probably right.

In a matter of days, parenting became an even bigger challenge than before. Please share with your Facebook friends. If we get each others' backs, we're going to get through this together.

Our friends at the International Association of Children's Museums have worked with children's museums in Italy to create this comprehensive guide for children about Coronavirus. Kids are naturally curious, and this guide is one of the resources available to help guide conversations with kids. Download the guide athttps://www.hands-on-international.net/wp-content/uploads/Couragous-Kids-Guide_CORONA-VIRUS_ITA_EN.pdf

..and find more great resources to guide the conversation at https://kansasdiscovery.org/resources/

Everything LEGO! Get the kids building this month with all of our free challenges!
https://littlebinsforlittlehands.com/kids-lego-activities/