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In this super interesting Parent Busters podcast episode, we’ll cover back to school traditions around the world including: How schools are different around the world  How students get to school around the world All about randoseru and other cool school traditions from around the globe Great back to school activities from different cultures and countries Ideas for back to school How do you feel go...

On this latest Parent Busters Podcast episode, we’re covering fun back to school quiz questions like: Public school vs homeschool: does a homeschooler know school slang and what happens in a traditional school? Back to school questions and answers Back to school trivia questions for adults and kids! (Back to school trivia questions and answers for adults and school age kids) School themed trivia q...

We’re getting silly and stringing you along with fun information about how silly string works. (You know, that party string that parents loathe and kids love?) In this fun Parent Busters podcast episode, we’ll cover fun silly string facts like: What is silly string spray? (aka: party string, string in a can, aerosol string, crazy string, party streamer spray...) When was Silly String invented? Whe...

We’re all aglow with lightning bug fun facts that are sure to be a bright spot in your week!  In this week’s Parent Buster podcast episode, your brain with light up as you learn: A weird chasing fireflies story… What lightning bugs taste like... What makes lightning bugs glow? / Why do lightning bugs light up? What is the difference between fireflies and lightning bugs? Who calls them a firefly an...

Before we get hopping to do frogs give you warts (and more fun facts about frogs) and tell you our own chicken gizzard weird wart story (?magic wart story?), we wanted to remind you to check out this month’s -- LISTEN FOR CAUSE   -- where your support helps us give back to a charity, group, or org each month! On this week’s episode, we not only not talk about can frogs give warts, we’ll also cover...

On this family campfire podcast episode for kids and parents, we’re bringing you answers to burning questions... Campfire Smoke Follows Beauty Podcast Episode Smoke follows beauty meaning Smoke follows beauty origin Does smoke follow beauty? Why does smoke seem to follow you? What does it mean when the campfire smoke follows you? What to do when smoke follows you... Is smoke attracted to objects?...

We’re bringing you more eggs-cellent puns and cracking open info like: Is it possible to fry an egg on the sidewalk? (WE TRIED IT!) Where did the fry an egg on sidewalk meaning and saying come from anyway? Learn the surprising answer to can you cook an egg on the sidewalk in Arizona (and why July 4th is important for that!) What’s the best fry an egg on pavement option? What temp can you fry an eg...

In this Parent Busters Podcast BONUS EPISODE, we're pulling back the curtain on our own homeschooling experience and covering homeschooling myths and facts like: Are homeschoolers freaks? Who does homeschooling? Do homeschoolers leave their house?  (Aren't homeschoolers always home??) What do homeschoolers do all day? (Don't homeschoolers just watch TV all day in their pajamas?) Is...

Were fireworks invented by mistake? (What is the history of fireworks?) On this explosive and fun podcast, we’re coming in with a bang and talking about fireworks who invented them and fun fireworks facts for kids and adults! We have a flare for fun talking about fire works facts like : How many fireworks does Disney use? What fireworks sound like gunshots (and why!) Firework science: How firework...

This Parent Busters Podcast episode shines bright as we cover summer solstice AND Ella calls out Jackie on her REAL motive behind this podcast... Includes Burning topics like: What does the solstice means? Why you should try to break the solstice bonfire record... Very interesting rituals for summer solstice (and who does summer solstice rituals) Summer solstice event ideas and how to celebrate su...

On this week’s fun podcast episode, we’re shining bright an covering fun sun facts like: I stared at the sun when i was a kid. Are my eyes damaged? Can You Go Blind From Staring at the Sun?  What’s the deal with staring at sun with sunglasses? What’s the deal with the Sungazing practice of staring directly at sun … on purpose! (And  is staring at the sun good for your eyes???) What happens at a Su...

What Is So Bad About Dandelions? In this Parent Busters family podcast episode, we’re getting to the root of the problem about dandelions like: How dandelions cost more than lobster… Why dandelions are good for latex… How dandelions make you pee the bed... Who brought dandelions to America (and the surprising reasons why dandelions are planted in gardens!) Are dandelions weeds or are dandelions fl...

We’re getting down and dirty in this family podcast episode and talking about weird things like: Where did they saying “rub some dirt in it” com from / rub some dirt on it origin (And what the heck does that mean?) And, beyond the rub some dirt on it phrase meaning… Can you really rub dirt on wound to help it heal?  Some surprising advances that answer: Should you rub dirt on a wound and is rubbin...

Get out your potty puns because we're talking all about butt breathers and potty mouths on this episode of the Parent Busters podcast! We'll cover weird animal facts like: Answering how do turtles breathe underwater AND have a mohawk? What animals can breathe through their anus? Is there cloacal respiration in humans? (Say what???) Is it possible to poop out of mouth?  Which animal poops...

We’re beating the batter out of that old wives tales about baking: Can jumping cause a cake to fall? In addition to don't stomp, the cake will fall, we’ll also cake your day with sweet information like: Will loud noises make a cake fall? Who invented boxed cake mix? Will the cake collapse if… scenarios. How Romans jailed people for bread. And what does Mark It With a B mean in the pat a cake...

Today’s Parent Buster podcast episode covers the pop rocks urban myth about pop rocks with Coke / pop rocks and Pepsi! We’re bursting to share the answers to: Are pop rocks dangerous? Are pop rocks banned?  (And, if not were pop rocks ever banned?) Then, we’ll get popping by covering: What is pop rock? (And Where buy pop rocks?) Who made pop rocks? Pop rocks how do they work Are pop rocks harmful?...

We're striking out with this electrifying episode and covering burning questions in this fun educational podcast episode about weather, lightning strike facts, and storm science INCLUDING: How do you explain lightning to a child? Do lightning strikes go up or down Taking a shower during thunderstorm Why does lightning strike humans Safety tips for lightning strikes near me Can lightning strik...

In this  Parent Busters podcast episode, we're covering whether or not it's impastable to know  how to test spaghetti is cooked if you throw it against the wall and what it means when the spaghetti noodle sticks. We'll also get things cooking with a list of fun facts about spaghetti and pasta like: What's the deal with Marco Polo's pasta What do you do with a 4000 year old...

Why is it so hard to crush an egg in hands ... or is it?  We get crackin' on this can't break egg challenge and indestructible egg science  and talk about  eggsellent topics like: Is it impossible to crush an egg in your hand? (Or, can you break an egg with one hand?) How much force does it take to break an egg vertically?  Why cant you break an egg by squeezing it? Can you break an egg...

We're footloose and fancy pee in this episode all about urine! It's the gold standard of urinary tract learning where we'll cover burning questions like:  Why is my pee that color? Does asparagus make everyone's pee smell? Does Peeing on a Jellyfish Sting Help? & more fun things! Don't flush this episode down the toilet! We also have a ton of pee puns that won't d...

Can watermelon seeds grow inside you? Can fruit seeds grow in your stomach? We're getting sow seedy and growing your knowledge when we cover weird facts for kids like how to grow a stomach seed garden and answering important questions like can seeds grow inside your body. Plus, Jackie tells the how a seed grows out of a nose story. Again. ALSO: GRAB OUR FREE BUSTER DEDUCTION SHEET TO USE WITH...

We're letting it rip and finding out what's the stink with an episode all about farting. (You're welcome, parents.) We'll also talk about how something smells on the whole light farts on fire thing. Let's fan this flatulence away! ALSO: GRAB OUR FREE BUSTER DEDUCTION SHEET TO USE WITH THE EPISODE HEAD OVER TO GET MORE LEARNING AFTER LISTENING IDEAS FOR THIS TOPIC Support t...

On this equinox podcast bonus episode, we're cracking the code with some egg-cellent info on the whole can you balance an egg on equinox theory, including some fun eggs-tra information like... what do you mean chickens have earlobes?!?! Join us for all the Egg-quinox balancing egg info.  (Sorry about all the yolks. I hope they're cracking you up.) ALSO: GRAB OUR FREE BUSTER DEDUCTION SHE...

Are parents lying when they say you can catch a cold from not wearing a coat? We're breaking down parents favorite cold weather myths and also answering questions like, "Does wet hair make you sick"? (Including some fun information on wet hair fungus. You. Are. Welcome.) ALSO: GRAB OUR FREE BUSTER DEDUCTION SHEET TO USE WITH THE EPISODE HEAD OVER TO GET MORE LEARNING AFTER LISTENING...

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