A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL TWIST ON A CLASSIC Bouncing Bubbles 101
Every parent wants to engage their kids in playful and educational activities. One exciting and easy-to-set-up activity is the bouncing bubble. This activity promises an afternoon of fun while exploring the science behind bubbles. To start this bubbly adventure, you need a simple concoction: 4 tablespoons of water, 1 tablespoon of liquid dish soap, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Gently mix the water and soap, then add the sugar and mix until dissolved. (You can easily scale up the recipe for a larger crowd using cups instead of tablespoons in the same ratios.) Now, the real magic happens. Kids can dip their bubble wands into the mixture and blow bubbles into the air. Now, though, the bubbles won’t pop. The secret lies in wearing knit gloves or long sweater sleeves. Watch the magic happen as kids try catching and bouncing the bubbles with their gloves or sleeves. It’s unpredictable and exciting to see when the bubbles finally burst; you can even make it a counting game. The science of this bouncing is an excellent opportunity to explore how bubbles form. The kids will question why these bubbles bounce, so why not make it educational? Explain that sugar fortifies the bubble’s elastic surface (thus raising surface tension); this answer may lead to other questions, and kids won’t feel lectured because you’re answering their questions.
This activity requires minimal resources, making it a convenient option for impromptu fun. As children revel in the joy of catching and bouncing bubbles, they can learn about this science, which fosters curiosity and discovery. So, grab your bubble wands and dive into this activity that turns ordinary bubbles into bouncing balls and curious kids into scientists to create lasting memories.
How We Found Dad’s New Home Together THE ROLE OF REAL ESTATE IN LIFE’S MAJOR FAMILY TRANSITIONS
This year’s Father’s Day brings a poignant reminder of the transitions we face in life, especially as our parents age. Nearly a year and a half ago, my family and I said goodbye to my mom. She left us just two weeks shy of celebrating 58 years of marriage with my dad. Since then, my dad, now 82, has been living alone in Virginia, a reality that became harder for us all as time passed. The decision to move him across the country to be closer to family was not easy, but we needed to be closer to be able to help him. Surprisingly, many people were able to connect with this journey. Whether you have done something similar, need to help a family member make a move, or know someone in the process, relocating an elderly parent is a shared experience among many of us.
specializing in helping seniors downsize to navigating the restrictions of the HOA that would not allow garage sales or auctions, each step required careful consideration. Ultimately, we chose an online auction company for his possessions that could not make the move to Arizona. For the actual move, we weighed all our options. The idea of a cross- country drive in a U-Haul was daunting. In the end, we opted for a Pod, loaded by professional movers, to be shipped directly to his new home, where professionals handled the unloading. This solution offered peace of mind without unloading his belongings multiple times. Finding the right place for Dad was another big step. We explored purchasing a home, but we quickly realized that an Independent Living apartment in a senior living community offered the continuity of care he might need in the future and offered him activities to keep him busy, companionship to prevent loneliness and meals, housekeeping and
In our journey, we tapped into every resource available to make my dad’s transition as smooth as possible. From companies
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