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[The science behind\ \ Soccer Is One Big Physics Experiment (And the World Cup Proves It) \ \ The 2026 FIFA World Cup starts June 11, and for the next 39 days, 48 teams will compete across the US, Canada, and Mexico in the biggest soccer tournament in the world. Your kid is probably going to watch a lot of it. And without knowing it, they're going to watch a lot of physics.\ \

\ \ Activities at home\ 5 DIY Soccer Projects to Build for World Cup Season](/content/blog/activities-at-home/5-diy-soccer-projects-to-build-for-world-cup-season/index.html) \ \ Parent tips\ 8 Ways to Raise Confident Kids](/content/blog/parent-tips/8-ways-to-raise-confident-kids/index.html) \ \ Birthdays\ Want To Throw the Best Birthday Party? Here’s How!](/content/blog/birthdays/want-to-throw-the-best-birthday-party-heres-how/index.html)

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1. 8 Ways to Raise Confident Kids \ \ One of my greatest hopes is for my children to grow up to be confident — in themselves, in their capabilities, and in their beliefs.

2. Mindfulness Activities for Kids and Parents \ \ Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment, and with all that’s going on, it is especially important to find ways to slow down. Science has shown that mindfulness can have a bunch of benefits for kids and grownups.

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The science behind

1. Basketball Science \ \ March Madness is upon us! It’s a fun time to guess which college basketball teams will win, but did you know that basketball actually has a lot of science behind it? Physics, friction, probability, and more! So what better time to take a look at some basketball science?

2. 5 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Snow & Ice \ \ With schools back from the winter break, it’s a perfect time for some serious exploration and noodling on interesting questions that come up during the winter seasons, like amazing facts about snow & ice. From the science of snowflakes to icicles, KiwiCo has you covered!

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