Dr Ioanna Nixon When we meet Baymax in Big Hero 6, he’s a soft-spoken, inflatable healthcare companion—programmed to heal, help, and comfort. His gentle “On a scale of 1 to 10…” became an instant classic among children and adults alike. While not technically AI, Baymax represents the hopeful side of technology: machines designed with empathy, purpose, and protection in […]
By Dr Ioanna Nixon This summer was a gift. A chance to slow down, breathe differently, and read not for work or knowledge—but for joy. These three books were completely different, yet each one nudged me closer to the life I want to live. Thoughtful. Present. Honest. The Opposite of Spoiled by Ron Lieber I […]
By Dr Ioanna Nixon It creeps in — earlier every year. The school shoe queues. The endless forms. The hunt for lunchboxes that definitely had a lid in June. We forgot ours at school…. August …and with it, the pressure to be ready. For many of us, back-to-school season feels less like a fresh start and more like […]
There’s a silent pressure that creeps into family holidays — the kind no one warns you about. You’ve saved, planned, packed. You’ve looked forward to this for months. And yet, once you arrive, you find yourself asking: “Why am I still tired?”“Why are the kids bickering?”“Why doesn’t this feel as magical as I imagined?” The […]
By Dr Ioanna Nixon (This post is non-promotional) There’s something special about Zakynthos — an island that makes both grown-ups and kids feel like summer has no end. For me and the boys, this Greek escape was all about barefoot freedom, salt-soaked smiles, and unforgettable little moments. Here’s our guide to Zakynthos with children — […]
If cities had personalities, Leipzig would be that effortlessly cool friend who always knows the best places to eat, turns everyday outings into adventures — and still manages to hand you a proper espresso when you need it most. We traveled as a family — Jack Wee Rabbit, Dr Betty, and the rest of us […]
How to explain a fracture to a child: Q&A with Mr John Nixon, Orthopaedic Surgeon at NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. In this short article JackNDrBetty blog are meeting with our dear friend Mr John Nixon, Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Mr Nixon will help us understand what a fracture is, how […]
Hi Pavlos, Q can you tell us what you do in simple words? P: I am a physician that treats patients with cancer. And I am also a scientist that runs a research laboratory testing new therapies for cancer. Q what is cancer? P: Our bodies are made of tiny building blocks called cells. We […]
Q&A challenge with Dr Nigel Packham JackNDrBetty blog meets Dr Nigel Packham, Associate Director safety NASA, who discusses risk and safety in simple words, but also shares fun space stories! Enjoy! Hi Nigel. Thank you so much for taking our Q&A challenge “if you can’t explain it to a 6y old, you don’t understand it […]
A Q&A with Philippa Wiseman, mom, disabled activist, and researcher in disability studies at University of Glasgow. JackNDrBetty Blog meets with our friend Philippa Wiseman in a Q&A on how we can talk to children about disability and equality. Q: You are a mum of two and a researcher! Can you tell us a bit […]