# families/kids (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover families/kids. Page: Feed: --- ## [Greetings from Salem Heritage Days](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-salem-heritage-days.html) _2026-08-22 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ I thought about going into Boston with Paul on Friday, but there was rain in the forecast and I wasn't in the mood for being damp and chilly on the train ride home. So instead I did chores around here, including some work in the garage (one more box emptied; I found Paul's baby book and some guitar strings from many years ago). We talked to my parents and took a long walk when he got home. My… ## [What is the deal with the new U.S. childhood vaccine schedule?](https://thosenerdygirls.org/childhood-vaccine-update/) _2026-08-21 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ UPDATE: Recently, the President signed an executive order involving childhood vaccines in the United States. This follows a January 2026 announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that changed the childhood vaccine schedule, but that change has been paused by the courts. This executive order is very similar to that January announcement. Read more... The post What is the… ## [Greetings from the Blackstone River Greenway](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-blackstone-river-greenway.html) _2026-08-21 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Quick post after Thursday night chat -- only three of us were there but it was delightful as always. My Thursday was fairly uneventful and involved chores and some computer cleanup, plus some reading, then a walk in drizzle when Paul got home (his morning train broke down and it took him over four hours to get to work). We did get to watch "Level Five Transporter Accident" (this week's awesome… ## [Greetings from Fireworks Night](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-fireworks-night.html) _2026-08-20 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ I had a chatty online Wednesday -- talked to my high school friend group right after lunch, then watched the first half of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl with Cel and Laurie in the late afternoon. In between I did some chores and some writing, and afterward Paul and I took a walk and saw a tiny toad on the cul-de-sac with the pair of baby bunnies. We watched the season… ## [August is National Immunization Awareness Month.](https://thosenerdygirls.org/national-immunization-awareness-month-2/) _2026-08-19 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Those Nerdy Girls trust vaccines and know they’ve saved many lives so we are taking a moment to celebrate them in August, since it is National Immunization Awareness Month. At Those Nerdy Girls, we argue that no breakthrough has been more important in keeping us healthy than the development of vaccines! Instead of hoping there Read more... The post August is National Immunization Awareness Month.… ## [Greetings from the Sunflower Festival](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-sunflower-festival.html) _2026-08-19 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Most of my Tuesday was pretty quiet for me except online. I did a bunch of chores and reading and I also talked to Chris, plus we took a walk and saw several bunnies. My DS9 group watched "Family Business" which is a must-see because of Kasidy Yates and Moogie, but the Ferengi story is really hard to watch even knowing that it ends well a few seasons along. Then we watched the Red Sox win (Adley… ## [A new type of flu vaccine was just approved.](https://thosenerdygirls.org/flu-vaccine-approved/) _2026-08-18 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ mFlusiva, or mRNA-1010, is a new type of flu vaccine made by Moderna to protect against flu. It has recently received final approval and will hopefully be available this fall for adults over 50. What is mFlusiva and how is it different from the other flu vaccines? This new type of flu vaccine is based Read more... The post A new type of flu vaccine was just approved. appeared first on Those Nerdy… ## [Greetings from the Woosox](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-woosox.html) _2026-08-18 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ I don't remember what I did on Monday early besides laundry and some weekend photo sorting, but we ate dinner very early and in the late afternoon we drove to Millbury to see Six: The Musical Live! which stars the original West End cast and starts with a feature interviewing them and the show's creators filmed mostly around the open-air concert in the courtyard of Hampton Court Palace. I've seen… ## [I’ve been feeling down even though it is bright and sunny out. Can I be depressed in the summer?](https://thosenerdygirls.org/summer-sad/) _2026-08-17 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Yes, you can be depressed in the summer. Some people actually feel depressed every summer, and they may have summer seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 😥 But WHAT is summer SAD and why does it happen? People with SAD generally have depression that happens seasonally and for at least two years in a row. You might Read more... The post I’ve been feeling down even though it is bright and sunny out.… ## [Greetings from Fitchburg and Worcester](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-fitchburg-and-worcester.html) _2026-08-17 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Sunday was another gorgeous day. Adam's brother-in-law Sagar, who is training for a marathon, wanted to run a 5K with his friends for his birthday, so we went over there to offer cheering and dog-walking, though Pepper only made it 1K before she had had enough so we went back to hang out with Hildy and Tom plus others who did not want to run a 5K. There were snacks and eventually pizza and cake,… ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/L0WVXjyI6Cu0) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Greetings from Phillipston](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-phillipston.html) _2026-08-16 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ We had absolutely perfect weather on Saturday. We thought we were going to Gloucester for a festival and to meet a friend I haven't seen since high school, but it turned out he had relatives visiting and I had the wrong day for the event, so instead of the long drive east, we went to Red Apple Farm for their sunflower festival. There were, as expected, two big fields of sunflowers, and also early… ## [Greetings from Polar Park](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-polar-park.html) _2026-08-15 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Another quick post because we got home late after tonight's Woosox game, which we decided to go to this morning so we headed out to Polar Park when Paul got home from Boston. There was a forecast for some rain but that lasted maybe 45 seconds, and otherwise it was a magnificent not-too-warm evening. We parked a few blocks away, walked to the stadium, I got a quite-good Beyond Burger and fries with… ## [It’s Back to School Season! Are your kids up-to-date on their vaccines?](https://thosenerdygirls.org/back-to-school-vaccines/) _2026-08-14 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Goodbye summer… Back-to-School season is almost here! Colder weather and being indoors mean more chances for kids to swap germs of all kinds. Along with shopping for back-to- school supplies, now is a good time to check that your child is well protected against preventable infectious diseases. Current recommendations according to the American Academy of Read more... The post It’s Back to School… ## [Greetings from a Birthday Party](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-birthday-party.html) _2026-08-14 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Quick post after dinner and games in Fitchburg for Adam's brother-in-law Sagar's birthday, which was lots of fun! Ate Asian Imperial and cake, saw most of Hildy's family, got home in time to catch the end of my usual Thursday chat, but now I'm rushing to get ready for bed. I saw most of the Red Sox game this afternoon but will have to catch the replay of the start of the Field of Dreams game… ## [Greetings from the Mystic River](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-mystic-river.html) _2026-08-13 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ I had a pretty chatty Wednesday after a quiet morning mostly reading and fighting with antisemitic DSA morons online. After lunch I talked to Kay and Linda, then I did a bunch of filing, then I watched the second half of The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim with Cel and Laurie. We ate dinner when the movie finished, so it was cool in the early evening when we took a walk. Then we watched… ## [Greetings from Old Deerfield](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-old-deerfield.html) _2026-08-12 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ I had a quiet Tuesday morning, then went with Paul to a doctor's appointment at UMass Medical Center so I could hang out and catch Pokemon in downtown Worcester while he was getting poked and prodded. It was a gorgeous not-too-hot day, so we also took a walk, and though we only saw a couple of bunnies, we got the full fountain rainbow. My DS9 group watched "Explorers" -- the one which not only… ## [National Wellness Month: A Reminder to Prioritize Yourself](https://thosenerdygirls.org/national-wellness-month/) _2026-08-11 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ August is National Wellness Month, and it is a reminder that while our health is influenced by factors like access to healthcare, affordable nutritious food, and safe places to live and exercise, the everyday choices within our control can still make a meaningful difference. Our lives get busy, and healthy habits can easily take a Read more... The post National Wellness Month: A Reminder to… ## [Greetings from Yankee Candle Village](https://littlereview.blogspot.com/2026/08/greetings-from-yankee-candle-village.html) _2026-08-11 · littlereview · Little Reviews_ Monday was quiet around here, since I had to do all the chores that I didn't do over the weekend and Paul was working from home because the train line was under repair. I did laundry, uploaded all my weekend photos, got some writing done, took care of a bunch of computer stuff, and started reading The Beheading Game . We took a walk in the afternoon and saw six bunnies. The Red Sox (in Toronto)… ## [Will taking magnesium help with my mental health?](https://thosenerdygirls.org/magnesium-mental-health-3/) _2026-08-10 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Maybe a little. It is difficult to tell if magnesium helps with mental health for most people. Why is magnesium important? Magnesium is a mineral that is present in the human body and generally taken in through food products. It is present in some medications and of course, can also be taken as a supplement. Read more... The post Will taking magnesium help with my mental health? appeared first on… ## [Answering Common Questions About Hormonal Birth Control](https://thosenerdygirls.org/hormonal-birth-control/) _2026-08-07 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ There are a lot of rumors about negative health effects of hormonal birth control spreading on social media. While all medication can have side effects and potential risks, the reality is that birth control is safe and effective for most people. Let’s separate fact from fiction. What is hormonal birth control and how does it Read more... The post Answering Common Questions About Hormonal Birth… ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/a34L2ZPpDA08) _2026-08-07 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [What is the Bandwagon Effect?](https://thosenerdygirls.org/bandwagon-effect-26/) _2026-08-03 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Tl;dr: The bandwagon effect describes when we adopt beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors because we think other people are doing so. This type of cognitive bias causes us to make decisions based on what we think is popular, rather than what we think is right. Slowing down decision making, avoiding peer pressure, and keeping ourselves accountable Read more... The post What is the Bandwagon Effect?… ## [Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee](https://thosenerdygirls.org/meeting-younger-self-coffee/) _2026-07-31 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee This is another in our series: Nerdy Notes: Science in Story & Verse In these posts, our Nerdy Girl scientists and clinicians will share personal stories, insights, poetry, and more. While these posts may be lighter in terms of numbers and figures, they will still be rooted in our Read more... The post Meeting My Younger Self for Coffee appeared first on Those… ## [Mosquito season is upon us. What’s this West Nile Virus I hear about? I live nowhere near the Nile!](https://thosenerdygirls.org/mosquito-season-is-upon-us-whats-this-west-nile-virus-i-hear-about-i-live-nowhere-near-the-nile/) _2026-07-28 · Sandy Laping · Those Nerdy Girls_ West Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus that spreads when people are bitten by infected mosquitoes. Luckily, most folks have no symptoms, but it’s worth knowing about, especially during the summer months and as mosquitoes are expanding their reach. Wait, what? It’s called West Nile Virus, but I live nowhere near the Nile! Yes, West Read more... The post Mosquito season is upon us. What’s this West Nile…