The crowdfunded Science Moms documentary, which aims to shift the parenting narrative from the fear and hype so common today to using the broad weight of evidence, when available, in raising children, is available for download via the Science Moms website. (DISCLOSURE: I am one of the moms featured in the film, for which I have not received financial compensation.) Fully funded by donations from supporters, Science Moms follows five moms as they discuss some of the most fraught issues in parenting today, including GMOs, vaccines, homeopathy, and the notion that natural is better than synthetic. We’re all mothers of young children, and decided to collaborate on communication efforts after encountering an epidemic of bad science and fear in the parenting world, much of which is targeted at moms. The Science Moms share these anxieties.

Source: Forbes November 06, 2017 13:41 UTC