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In this fun back to school Parent Busters BUSTING BACK episode, Jackie and Ella tackle what first day of school is like all over the world (including what back to homeschool is like!).

Ever wonder why Japanese students start their school year in April or what's the history behind the hard-sided randoseru backpack? 

Curious about the schultute tradition in Germany or the unique cargo bikes used in Holland? 

Did you know that back to school in Russia includes The Day of Knowledge, which is their unique back-to-school ritual.

We  cover this and more like the school traditions of Italy, India, and Vietnam — including Italian smocks, the Indian admission day, and the exciting Vietnamese celebrations marking the start of school, the importance of school uniforms in India and the delightful tiffin lunch box tradition.

From the American shopping frenzy for new clothes and shoes to the homeschoolers' unique first-day experiences, we have so many interesting ways kids celebrate first day of school in countries all over the globe!

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Ready to uncover myths and legend of Bigfoot? You know, that hairy cryptid with (you guessed it) BIG FEET! We're busting myths and facts about this elusive creature while also diving into the world of cryptozoology. 

This Parent Busters episode with Jackie & Ella covers Bigfoot fun facts and Big Foot folklore like:

• What is BigFoot?
• Could Bigfoot be real? 
• What are cryptids?
• Sasquatch sightings
• What was the the curious case of the Iceman?
• Where is the Iceman museum?
• What are cryptozoologists?
• How did BigFoot become a cultural icon?
• What is a WoodBooger?
• What are other names for Bigfoot?
• Bigfoot around the world
• Did Jackie and Ella see Bigfoot?
• What did tater tots have to do with this episode???

Tons of Bigfoot fun facts for kids and parents to learn  together about the mythical creature no one ever seems to capture on film. (What's up with all those blurry BigFoot videos and pictures?!)

So, buckle up and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime into the world of cryptids!

 This is not just a podcast, it's an exploration into the unknown, a thrilling ride into the realm of the unexplained. Or, maybe just some fun talk about a really smelly creature. Join us to find out!

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Are you ready to journey back in time for a retrospective on the world's most iconic doll - the Barbie Doll of course! We're jumping into Barbie mania from the Barbie movie and answering fun Barbie history and surprising facts!

In this Parent Busters podcast episode, Ella and Jackie cover Barbie fun facts and history of Barbie topics like:

• Who created Barbie and when?
• Why was Barbie created?
• Are Barbies bad? (Talking about Barbie controversies)
• Does Barbie have a social media following?
• What was Barbie originally made for?
• How many people does it take to make a Barbie?
• What is the history of the first Barbie?
• Why did they name it Barbie?
• What jobs did Barbie have (Barbie careers)?
• What do Barbie dolls teach children?
• What is the mission and vision of Barbie?
• What are fun facts about Barbie and Ken?
• Who were Barbie's sisters?
• Did Barbie have a best friend?
• What was a barbie meat sleeve? 

& SO MUCH MORE FUN BARBIE TRIVIA! 
Even if you're not a huge Barbie fan, we think you'll find something fun and interesting in this Parent Busters episode of toy fun facts!

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Hold your noses because we're diving into stinky science with bacteria, feet, stinky hair, and dragon breath! On this aromatic tour we'll unmask the pungent truth by covering:

• What causes extremely smelly feet?
• Why do my feet smell so bad even after I wash them?
• Do feet really smell like cheese?
• Why does my breath stink all the time?
• Which brand of mouthwash invented halitosis?
• Why does my breath stink even though I brush my teeth?
• What was Listerine originally invented for?
• How do you get rid of smelly hair?
• Why does my hair smell bad after I shower?
• Why does my poop smell so bad?
• How do you get rid of smelly poo?
• Why does my poop not smell bad?
• & MORE STINKY FUN FACTS FOR KIDS AND PARENTS!
  
  

FOLLOW THE SCENT while we find the truth about BO. 

From breath to poop, we're not holding back on any stinky subject! Get ready for a blend of facts, fun, and just a bit of unforgettable odor-based adventure with your favorite Parent Busters! 

Stick around and let your curiosity (and nose) lead the way.

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In this Parent Busters Podcast BUSTING BACK EPISODE, we're pulling back the curtain on our own homeschooling experience, surprising way we home school, and Ella's HONEST input about her own homeschooling journey.

GET YOUR OWN KEEP HOMESCHOOLING WEIRD AND DEMENTED AND SAD BUT STILL NOT SOCIAL HOMESCHOOL STICKERS HERE!

We'll also cover homeschool myths and facts like:

• Do I make Ella homeschool when she really wants to go to public school?
• What do homeschoolers do all day? 
• Don't homeschoolers just watch TV all day in their pajamas?
• Do only religious weirdos homeschool their kids?
• Can homeschoolers go to prom?
• How do homeschoolers learn how to stand in lines?
• Is it true that homeschooled kids are sheltered and homeschoolers won't be able to function in the real world?
• Are homeschoolers freaks? (Or, Does homeschooling make kids weird?)
• What IS the best homeschool curriculum?
• Who does homeschooling?
• I've heard that homeschoolers don't get socialization...
• How do homeschoolers find friends?
• What is homeschooling and how does it work?
• What do I need to know about homeschooling?
• But if you homeschool you can't get into college...
• Do homeschooled kids do better academically?
• Is there a wrong way to homeschool?
• If you homeschool you can't play sports...
• But, parents aren't qualified enough to teach homeschooling!
• What is unschooling? (And is unschool homeschool legal?)
• Are there negative effects of homeschooling (and what ARE the real pros and cons of homeschooling)

& MORE, including our personal experience with homeschooling, why homeschooling doesn't work some ways and it does other ways for us, and what homeschooling programs we use.

We're giving you the REAL TRUTH on homeschool myths and facts, and telling you which homeschooling myths debunked based on our own experience — something we've never done publicly in this way on our homeschooling journey!

STAY TO THE END OF THIS HOMESCHOOL PODCAST EPISODE BECAUSE WE'RE TALKING ABOUT THE CONTROVERSIAL HOMESCHOOL AWAKENING DOCUMENTARY WITH KIRK CAMERON

We're also covering that weirdos homeschool documentary and doing a quick Homeschool Awakening Movie Review and breaking down what we did and didn't like about the film.
[SEE FULL HOMESCHOOLING AWAKENING REVIEW ON HOMESCHOOLSUPERFREAK.COM]

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Fireworks history is like an explosion of information for the brain! In this BUSTING BACK episode, we cover fun facts about fireworks for kids and parents like:

• Why were fireworks invented (the surprising reason!) (and were fireworks invented by mistake?)
• How do fireworks get their color?
• How do you explain fireworks? (our funny attempt)
• History of fireworks around the world
• Do we shoot fireworks to simulate war?
• When were fireworks first used in America?
• When were modern fireworks invented
• When fireworks explode what is happening to the fireworks  /  how fireworks explode (science behind fireworks)
• Were fireworks used as weapons?
• How fireworks affect the environment / why fireworks are bad
• How many fireworks are used each year?
• Are fireworks illegal in some states?
• & MORE on this crazy combustable podcast episode for kids and parents to learn together!

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Ready for some fun facts about sweat for kids and parents to learn about together? 

On this Parent Busters podcast episode, we're learning all about that goofy glisten and talking about some hilarious hydration hijinks like:

• What is black sweat?
• Can you really sweat the color of Gatorade?
• Why is sweating important for human body?
• Is it possible to sweat and not smell?
• Why do some people not stink when they sweat?
• What's sweat made of and the weird sweat composition percentage
• Why do hippos sweat pink? / Why does hippos sweat turn red?
• Where does sweat come from?
• How does sweat cool the body?
• What's cold sweat?

& MORE on this podcast episode that doesn't stink but kinda does. Knowwhatimean?

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Join us for Sunbelievable Stories and Rays of Fun with our burning sun fun facts! In this BUSTING BACK Parent Busters Podcast Episode, we'll cover:

• Can you go blind from staring at the sun? 
• How hot is the sun? 
• What is the sun made of?
• What does the sun symbolize in mythology? 
• What are myths about sun?
• What is the folklore about the sun?
• What’s the deal with staring at sun with sunglasses?
• What’s Sungazing and the practice of staring directly at sun?! 
• Is staring at the sun good for your eyes???
• What happens at a Sun Dance?
• What legend is associated with sun?
• Who is sun god in mythology?
• And so many more sparkly fun facts about the sun for kids and parents to learn and laugh together!

Rise and Shine and Soak Up the Fun with this BUSTING BACK episode! 

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Join us for the world of mushroom magic for Once Upon a Fungus: Adventures with Fairy Circles and Mushroom Gnomes, where we're covering:

• What do fairy circles mean?
• What is mycelium and its function? And what does it have to do with a fairy circle? (aka: What causes a mushroom fairy ring?)
• What happens if you go in a fairy circle? / What happens if you step in a fairy ring?
• How rare are fairy circles?
• What does it mean when you have a gnome?
• What do garden gnomes symbolize?
• What is the German gnome folklore?
• What is the mystery of the fairy circles?
• How do fairy circles form?
• Mushroom circle meaning
• What is a gnome's hat called?
• What do the gnome hats mean?
• What kind of hat does a gnome wear?
• How to escape a fairy ring
• Are fairy rings dangerous
• Is a fairy ring good luck or bad luck
• What is a Disney Gnome Mobile???
• & MUCH MORE on this Parent Busters podcast episode - a fun podcast for kids and parents to learn together!

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In this Parent Busters podcast episode, we're covering who are the Radium Girls, aka; the Glow Girls or Ghost Girls.

Put on your science hat because we're talking people who glowed in the dark:

• What made girls glow?
• Were the Radium Girls glowing?
• Do the Radium Girls bones still glow?
• Which scientists notebooks are still too radioactive to handle?
• What happened to the real Radium Girls?
• Did any of the Radium girls survive?
• About radium poisoning
• Were radium girls glowing in coffin?
• What foods contain radium?
• What did Marie Curie do with radium?
• Did Marie Curie carry radium?
• Did Curie discover radium?
• How long did Marie Curie work with radium?
• Is Marie Curie buried in lead?
• Is Marie Curie still radioactive?
• About radium and polonium
• Interesting facts about Marie Curie (Madame Curie and Pierre Curie)
• How long will Marie Curie's notebook be radioactive?
• & MORE on this fun family podcast!

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