If you've tuned into the news at all in the past year, which I know you have,

you'll probably know that there's a heck of a lot of controversy around science.

Whether we're talking about climate change, masks, vaccines, you've probably come across

disputes and wars of words on scientific topics. I think back to a generation ago when I was growing

up and we had to break open an encyclopedia or visit a library to look deeper into scientific

topics. But with the ever-growing amount of knowledge that we have at our fingertips,

there's a growing interest and awareness around scientific topics for all ages.

Science is no longer limited to science class at school. The broader knowledge base is

impacting our children from the very beginning of their lives more than ever before.

And overall, I think that's pretty cool. Today, I'm chatting with Emily Callindrelli. She's

better known in our house as Emily from the Netflix series Emily's Wonder Lab. Emily is a

science communicator. She's also a new mom with advanced degrees from MIT. And she's playing

apart in making science approachable for both kids and adults alike.

Hi, this is Dene. I'm the founder of Simple Families. Simple Families is an online community

for parents who are seeking a simpler, more intentional life. In this show, we focus on minimalism

with kids, positive parenting, family wellness, and decreasing the mental load.

My perspectives are based in my firsthand experience raising kids, but also rooted in my PhD

in child development. So you're going to hear conversations that are based in research, but more

importantly, real life. Thanks for joining us.

Thanks so much for tuning in. I think you're going to love my guest today, Emily Callindrelli.

Whether you think science is fascinating or boring, Emily makes it approachable and enjoyable.

Emily is otherwise known as the space gal online. She's also the host of Emily's Wonder Lab on

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