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The 1950’s usher in a time of change. Springing from the influences of Gerald Mc Boing Boing, discussed last week, the progressive art styles of UPA begin to rock the foundations of traditional animation, leading even the most traditional of competing studios to run experiments in the flattened, progressive formats (some turning to same more as budgetary shortcuts than for purposes of expressive creativity). Also, animation has its first true brush with the difficult subject of juvenile delinquency, tackled by the last studio you would expect to deal with such a progressive and controversial topic – Terrytoons! Two of today’s...

Photo: The Goddard School In the U.S., flu season is typically October through May, with peak flu activity from December to March. This is a familiar cycle parents navigate with their kids annually. However, this season of sniffles might be a little different, with the possibility of what experts are calling a “twindemic,” the combination of a severe flu season alongside COVID-19. While parents may understand how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and the flu, it can be difficult to find the right words to explain such precautions to young kids. Thankfully, it is doable! Here are three tips...

The holidays are here and winter is the perfect time to book a family staycation in the Bay Area. There are tons of hotels with amazing kid perks like horseback riding, s’mores kits, ice skating and warm, indoor pools. With packages like staying in Santa’s Suite and going on a treasure hunt, these hotels really have the whole family in mind. Book your staycay today—no boarding pass required! photo: Westin St. Francis Book at Holiday Hideaway at the Westin St. Francis—San Francisco Location is key, they say in real estate and that certainly is the case for the Westin St....

By Pamela Edwards Christiani ·Updated November 9, 2021Scientific innovation is not new to Black folks. Black genius is behind the Automatic Gear Shift, the Three-Traffic Light, Blood Banks, Gas Masks, Refrigerated Trucks, GPS, Home Security, 3D movies, COVID vaccinations and so much more. We’ve always had what it takes, but sometimes we need friendly reminders, and perhaps more importantly, opportunity and exposure, to excel. Last Sunday was National STEM Day (science, technology, engineering, math), which somehow just reminded me that Silicon Valley is still quite male and quite white. Sure, we could benefit from more inclusion, but we could also be...

Early-age maths competence is the strongest predictor for future academic success, yet many children struggle with maths and it impacts their learning and motivation as they progress through school.  The UK currently ranks seventeenth in the world league tables when it comes to maths competence assessed at the age of 15, with China, Singapore and Macau in the top three places. But what can we do to improve this?  With National Maths Week approaching, it’s the perfect time to consider your approach to maths home learning and how you can support children to see maths as fun rather than feared...