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I’m the proud parent of science geeks. I was one myself.

First was Denver, who wanted to be a scientist for NASA. For years that was his dream, but he’s since moved on…

To wanting to be a doctor. I gotta say, I’m okay with that.

Now Molly is loving science since she started in science last year, and Kennedy is right behind her this year. It’s a common theme in this house – science is a favorite. From photosynthesis, to outer-space, to biology, genetics and beyond…my kids eat it all up.

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Part of the reason I myself enjoy science so much is because I really hate unknowns.

I like facts.

If my kids are sick – I want to know the hows and why’s. I want specifics and details. I want to know the life expectancies, the proper medicines, the risks and complications.

It was the same way when my grandfather got sick.

As painful as facts can be, they help me cope.

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So when my kids come home with light in their eyes talking about what they learned in science today, I’m all over it.

From gross bugs, to meteors, I am happy to encourage their love of science.

Because as much as I love writing and fiction and living in a world of make-believe…

I like science just as much, and sometimes even more. It’s not going to lie to me, it might make me wait for answers, but it gives me answers.

You know, science doesn’t lie – it’s made of facts.

And it makes it that much easier to fight.

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