A successfully cloned Przewalski horse is great fodder (feed?) for a conversation about all the different things we can do to with cells to create offspring. Start with a conversation about what cells are and how they work, move into an explanation about how sperm and egg cells create the next generation, and then start a chat about cloning. If your kid is a Star Wars fan, you can bring Jango Fett into the discussion!
Read MoreJoe Biden and Kamala Harris have something in common with Donald Trump. They all have blended families! Some of the adults had kids from a previous relationship, and these kids now have step-parents and some have step-siblings! When we honor all different kinds of families, we honor all children, which gives them a solid foundation from which to grow.
Read MoreA coming of age movie - about an eleven year-old, trying to figure out who she is and what she believes in, amidst pressures from friends, family, classmates, culture, and religion - gets in the crosshairs of conservative politicians and the DOJ. Whether you loved or hated the movie (or something in between), it serves as a great conversation starter for the whole family.
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