In our latest post, Layla reviews the use added hormones in poultry, pork, beef, and dairy. Are these safe? Why are they banned in certain countries? Do they cause early puberty? This post answers all these questions, and more.
Author: Layla Katiraee
Layla is a human molecular geneticist working as a development scientist in DNA sequencing, and a mother of one.
My kid wants to start skateboarding. Help!!
My kid got his first bike when he was 3. A two wheeler with training wheels. We taught him what to do, helped him balance, encouraged him, and by the time he was four, the training wheels were off. When he was five, we got him a scooter, and there wasn’t much to teach him: … Continue reading My kid wants to start skateboarding. Help!!
The Impossible Quest for a Vegan Burger in a Doublemeat-Lovin’ World
What is the Impossible Burger? How does it bleed? Is it vegan? How does it taste? Learn more in this post.
Goody Bags: Why Do We Keep Giving Them Despite Their Environmental Footprint?
Open my son's drawer of toys and at the very bottom, you'll find fistfuls of whistles, bracelets, keychains, and small plastic figurines that we've collected over the years from goody bags given away at birthday parties. They're branded with Paw Patrol, Hot Wheel, Shimmer & Shine, and a bunch of other Nickelodeon characters that have … Continue reading Goody Bags: Why Do We Keep Giving Them Despite Their Environmental Footprint?
What is SciMoms? Who are SciMoms?
On the SciMoms website, we hope to share posts about the questions we’ve had as parents and what we’ve learned.