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Why Donating Blood is Super Cool?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustrators: Angeline Boswell, Emma Nassif 09/11/2023 Have you ever wondered why donating blood is super cool? In this blog, we’ll explore the incredible world of blood donation, its impact, and why it’s not just for adults. Join the Adventure of Saving Lives that can make a real difference! Why Donate…

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Why is my body so gross?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo, MSN Illustrator: Angeline Boswell 22/12/2021 Have you ever wondered why humans are so gross? Zits, sweat, mucus, bloggers, dandruff, ear wax, smelly feet and pumping gas are gross but being gross helps us survive. Your body fluids, particles and substances may be sticky, smelly, disgusting, but your body needs every single…

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Why do I have a loose tooth?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo, MSN Illustrator: Angeline Boswell 27/10/2021   My daughter Kai has two loose teeth. Like any life experience, her journey with a loose tooth has become a scientific learning experience.  Below is how I answered her curious questions, and in the video, you can see how she explains what she learned. Let…

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Best Kids’ Activities in Ottawa

Best Kids' Activities in Ottawa

We are proud to be selected as the Best Kids’ Activities in Ottawa by Best in Ottawa Guide. Thanks to our instructors, partners and parents. Without them, we wouldn’t have made it so far.   Get in touch with us to learn more about our services and products.

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Why do mosquitoes suck your blood? All about mosquitoes.

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell Mosquitoes Mosquito is a Spanish word that means Little Fly. Mosquitoes are small insects with six legs and long mouthparts (proboscis).  Only female mosquitoes bite. Males have feathery antennae that help them sense the presence of female mosquitos. Females have less bushy antennae. Males usually live for…

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Why are my body organs so squishy?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell Human Organs An organ is a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function. For the most part, organs are squishy and soft. There are seven vital organs in your body that you cannot live without The brain, the heart, two lungs, the liver and two…

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Why do elephants have tusks, big ears and long trunks?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell   Elephants are large mammals that have long trunks and big ears. African elephants are the largest land animals in the world. They can get as tall as 13 feet (4 meters) and weigh as much as 14000 pounds (6 tonnes). The natural habitats of elephants are in the…

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Why Are My Ears Acting Weird?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell   Ringing, pain, dizziness, difficulty hearing and popping; these two organs at each side of our head can act out sometimes!  Let us explore our auditory system, the process of hearing and identifying sounds.   You perceive sounds without even realizing it most of the time, and…

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Why do we Burp and Fart?

Author: Layal Bou Abdo MSN Illustration: Angeline Boswell   It is sometimes loud, sometimes silent, in some instance, it is socially accepted and in other gross. It happens to everyone, and it can be embarrassing sometimes when it happens, but everyone does it! Even dogs, sheep, cows and dinosaurs Buuuuuuuurp! …and Fart! The medical name…

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Community Give Back

Because we are inspiring the future healthcare and frontline heroes at Little Medical School, we want to share our unique programming with as many children ages 6 to 10 years as possible.  We especially want to reach the children of first responders and healthcare workers, who during the current COVID-19 crisis are saving lives and…

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