73349 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 What magazines are worth subscribing to? Do you get National Geographic? Audubon? Discovery? Something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nscribe Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Popular Science is a hit with DH and Dd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 We actually LOVE Nat Geo. The photography is amazing,and I always find the articles informative. I was sort of surprised, as I thought it'd be a little stodgy, but it's great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Mental Floss, New Scientist, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Just realized you have a kindergartener. Cricket has wonderful magazines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrysalis Academy Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 My little one loves Ranger Rick Jr./Ranger Rick and National Geographic Kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdan Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 National Geographic, National Geographic Kids (used to get Little Kids when younger), Ranger Rick (used to get Ranger Rick Junior). They're all great, well-written with real science, nature, and history/travel information. And the kids magazines are fun and engaging on top of that- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Mental Floss, New Scientist, The Economist, The Atlantic, National Geographic Re Mental Floss and New Scientist, what age range do you think could start out with these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Re Mental Floss and New Scientist, what age range do you think could start out with these? I would say 11-12. Mental Floss could possibly be started earlier. As always, it depends on the child. Lily, 12, has lots of fun with Mental Floss. New Scientist requires more thought, so it's a different kind of enjoyment. Setting magazines on the table during meals has been an unequivocal success. I am always intrigued by which magazine she chooses. It's a secret little game I play. Hmm....is she in an Economist mood or a National Geographic one? Or will it be a Mental Floss meal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I would say 11-12. Mental Floss could possibly be started earlier. As always, it depends on the child. Lily, 12, has lots of fun with Mental Floss. New Scientist requires more thought, so it's a different kind of enjoyment. Setting magazines on the table during meals has been an unequivocal success. I am always intrigued by which magazine she chooses. It's a secret little game I play. Hmm....is she in an Economist mood or a National Geographic one? Or will it be a Mental Floss meal? Thank you! Might I ask one more question? Would Mental Floss ever have content that would be inappropriate for a 10 year old? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thank you! Might I ask one more question? Would Mental Floss ever have content that would be inappropriate for a 10 year old? For some families/children, yes. It is not geared toward the middle school market. That's a good point, so I'm glad you mentioned it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 For some families/children, yes. It is not geared toward the middle school market. That's a good point, so I'm glad you mentioned it. Okay thanks. Do you happen to have any examples of stories that might be inappropriate to some families? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jar7709 Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Seconding a lot of the PP suggestions. Adding that I totally steal DS's Muse magazine all the time. It is really interesting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Okay thanks. Do you happen to have any examples of stories that might be inappropriate to some families? Yes. I will try to post them tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland Mist Academy Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Okay thanks. Do you happen to have any examples of stories that might be inappropriate to some families? I flipped through the November issue of Mental Floss looking for items some families might find inappropriate. Article about alcohol (there is also at least one ad) Article discussing top 25 websites--some are of the sites aren't kid-friendly, so some families might find even a blurp about them inappropriate Twerking is mentioned in the same article Article on sumo wrestlers might show more skin than some families are comfortable seeing Those are a few that I saw with just a quick glance. I hope that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammyw Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 I flipped through the November issue of Mental Floss looking for items some families might find inappropriate. Article about alcohol (there is also at least one ad) Article discussing top 25 websites--some are of the sites aren't kid-friendly, so some families might find even a blurp about them inappropriate Twerking is mentioned in the same article Article on sumo wrestlers might show more skin than some families are comfortable seeing Those are a few that I saw with just a quick glance. I hope that helps. Thanks so much for that! I'll be sure to flip through an issue next time I'm at the bookstore :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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