Hello From the Van!

Mimi Faatz
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Just a Mom and a microphone-- telling stories and talking about things I ponder while driving the kiddos around in my van. 

  1. Equinox and Solstice Explained

    -1 ДН.

    Equinox and Solstice Explained

    Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    9 мин.
  2. Magical Mutating Cells: CANCER! Explained.

    27 АПР.

    Magical Mutating Cells: CANCER! Explained.

    In this episode we take a clinical overview of cancer, what it is, why it happens, and it's different stages.  This is a great episode is a great place for families to start when facing rouge mutating cells.  #cancerexplained #hellofromthevan #cancerforkids #educationalpodcast #sciencepodcast   Episode Resources:  Kids Health . org, "Kids and Cancer". Britannica Kids, "Cancer" entry.  Worldwide Cancer Research, "Cancer Stages and Grades Explained...", Sept 30, 2025. Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    10 мин.
  3. Earthquakes! For Kids!

    20 АПР.

    Earthquakes! For Kids!

    This week we dive deeper into natural disasters and explore Earthquakes! We answer the questions: - What causes earthquakes?  - How to prepare for an earthquake? and - What to do during and after an earthquake.  A HUGE Thank-you to this Weeks Educational Resources: US Geological Survey Website UC Berkeley Seismology  University of Utah Seismology  Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    10 мин.
  4. Puma, Cougar, Panther or Mountain Lion??

    13 АПР.

    Puma, Cougar, Panther or Mountain Lion??

    Cougar, Panther, Mountain Lion, Catamount, Red Tiger...it goes by a lot of names! But this week, we're just calling it the puma. Join us as we talk about this amazing cat and it's incredible life.  References:  Exposed Wildlife Conservancy, "Cougar Life Cycles". Mountainlion.org, "Evidence of a Lion's Presence", published 01/01/2010 Select Latin America.UK, "9 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Pumas"  NATHAB.com, "Cougar,Puma, Panther, Mountain Lion Names".  National Parks Service, "Your Safety Around Mountain Lions", nps.gov.  MountainLion.org, "Risk and Recreation", published 04/06/2024 Cougar Sounds from the following YT videos:  Clips from Big Cat Rescue:    • Biggest Cat That Purrs And Meows    Clips from Wild Nature Media:    • Chirping Mountain Lion - Full Sequence   Clips from BigCatDerek:    • A squeaky mess! | COUGAR MEOWS & LEOPARD H...    Clips from coyotecams:    • Mountain Lion Screams, Growls, and Purring...   Clips from Parliament of Owls:    • The Powerful Puma Screams!   Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    11 мин.
  5. It's Spring Break Baby!

    6 АПР.

    It's Spring Break Baby!

    Wonder why kids and college students get a week-off of school around March and April each year? This week we research the answer!  #hellofromthevan #familyfriendlypodcast #familypodcast #education #homeschool #homeschoollesson  Citations/Works Cited  de Ridder-Symoens, Hilde: A History of the University in Europe: Volume 1, Universities in the Middle Ages, Cambridge University Press, 1992, ISBN 0-521-36105-2, pp. 47–55  "Semester". Oxford Living Dictionary. Oxford University Press. Archived from the original on July 13, 2017. Retrieved 28 July 2018. The History of Spring Break: A look back into the history of Spring Break as the future looms uncertain. By JYeh / 02/24/2022, The Waltonian.  When do UK universities and colleges have holidays?". Prepare for Success. University of Southampton/UK Council for International Student Affairs. Archived from the original on 29 July 2018. Retrieved 28 July 2018. Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    6 мин.
  6. Bees vs Wasps & How To Tell the Difference

    30 МАР.

    Bees vs Wasps & How To Tell the Difference

    Is it a bee or a wasp? A hornet or a yellow jacket? Today we learn about the differences between all four, as well as which one is most likely to sting you. We finish the episode with family-friendly tips on how to support native pollinators.  For our visual podcast (same audio, with images that explain what you're hearing) check-out our youtube channel at Hello From the Van.  works https://www.massaudubon.org/nature-wildlife/insects-arachnids/bees-wasps https://aqua.org/stories/2025-05-20-mistaken-identities-bees-vs-wasps https://www.discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/insects-invertebrates/bee-vs-wasp-whats-the-difference https://www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/how-you-can-help https://www.westernexterminator.com/wasps/what-do-wasps-eat https://beeswiki.com/are-bees-insects/ bee wiki, “are bees insects?” https://www.nhm.ac.uk/discover/what-do-wasps-do.html natural history museum, “what do wasps do?” images:  https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/8/2224  wikipedia, “hymenoptera” entry.  https://kids.mongabay.com/are-wasps-and-hornets-types-of-bees/  science direct, ants and bees https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/s0960982213010567  yellow jackets https://www.msmosquito.org/yellowjackets san mateo county, “yellow jacket trapping”. https://www.smcmvcd.org/yellowjacket-trapping  rescue pest control, “the difference between a paperwasp and yellowjacket”.  adam’s pest control https://www.adamspest.com/blog/2021/june/friscos-comprehensive-guide-to-yellow-jacket-con/ university of kentucky, “stinging insects” by michael f. potter and g. mark beavers https://www.uky.edu/ag/entomology/psep/cat8wasps.html  https://www.crittercontroltriangle.com/north-carolina-hornets-wasps-bees-yellow-jackets/  https://aqua.org/stories/2025-05-20-mistaken-identities-bees-vs-wasps  Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    14 мин.
  7. The Egg-cellent Episode

    23 МАР.

    The Egg-cellent Episode

    Which came first, the chicken or the egg? We don't know! But we do know a lot of other chicken facts! In this episode we're talking all about the modern chicken, how eggs get to grocery stores, and lots of other fun chicken fact. We round out the episode with some super fun chicken jokes.  Looking for a visual podcast? We're on Youtube! Same podcast but with fun visuals to illustrate what we learn. Give us a like and a follow!  CITATIONS:  BCSPCA, 10 Fun Facts About Chickens Farmers Almanac, How Fresh Are Super Market Eggs Country Living . com, 35 Chicken Jokes Smithsonian Magazine, T-rex Linked to Chickens, Ostriches by Hugh Powell Organic Valley Coop, Why Does the US Refrigerate Eggs by Caroline Carlson Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    11 мин.

  8. 16 МАР.

    What Makes a "bad" Word a "BAD" Word?

    Disclaimer: No actual bad words are used in this episode. We're family-friendly around here.  In this episode we discuss the history of foul language and how cultures change language through time. Parents, this is a great jumping off point for discussions of what is appropriate in your home and why.  Looking for more?? We have a visual podcast over on Youtube under Hello From the Van!  Stuck in your van too? Give us a follow for more educational resources.  Youtube: Hello From The Van!  Instagram/Facebook @HelloFromTheVan HelloFromTheVan.com

    12 мин.
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    Mimi Faatz
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    2025 - 2026
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