What Names Do You Call Your In-Laws?
I’ve never been sure what names to call my in-laws.
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Continue ReadingPrime Instant Video is green-lighting the streaming series, which will target kids ages 6 through 11.
Continue ReadingRadical thought: Maybe what women really want from mainstream superhero comics are well-written female characters with some agency.
Continue ReadingExplore the craft of Chinese inner painting with this fun project from GeekMom Lisa.
Continue ReadingScience News featured a story on why science is constantly showing that talking on a phone (texting, holding, or hands-free) while driving is dangerous, and why the average person doesn’t want to hear it.
Continue ReadingSay farewell to Bunheads with these ten videos of ballet scenes from the screen, big and small.
Continue ReadingIBM attempts to mesh education and technology for students.
Continue ReadingIn this year’s September issue, Vogue calls Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer an “unusually stylish geek.” We’d like to prove there’s nothing unusual about it.
Continue ReadingWe should all know more about Margaret E. Knight, an inventor in the 19th century. Her process for making paper bags is still used today.
Continue ReadingIf you haven’t read Tamora Pierce’s books, here are six reasons you should start.
Continue ReadingCorrina looks at two anthologies, one featuring Batmen, one all about vampires, that are fresh off the presses today, while Dakster dives into some motion comics on the web and Melody gives us a look into her daughters pull pile this week.
Continue ReadingThis is a toy that teaches kids (age 10+) programming and engineering skills. It allows exploration of robotics concepts without needing to understand electrical engineering or advanced programming, but it isn’t dumbed down to the point that it becomes boring for older kids or even adults. In fact, the GeekMoms and GeekDads can’t resist a good Lego robot building challenge.
Continue ReadingHow are we to survive three-year-olds?! Well, it isn’t easy. Here are some tips that might help you feel better in the short and long term…
Continue ReadingWhether it’s a new school or one you’ve been going to for years, the first month back is always a transition. New teachers, new classmates, new friends, but one thing always stays true: Batman.
Continue ReadingDesigned for iOS and Android devices, this super-cute app can entertain with six different activities.
Continue ReadingBringing a kid to Dragon Con this year? We’ve got a few suggestions for panels they might like, sorted by age, as well as some sanity tips for the grown-ups.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Andrea goes ziplining.
Continue ReadingThis month, the GeekMoms are reading about zombies, Shakespeare, art, gardening, and peculiar children. What’s on your bookshelf?
Continue ReadingGeekMom and GeekDad are back at PAX this year to bring you “Raising the Next Generation of Geeks” on Saturday, August 31.
Continue ReadingGeekMom reviews a backpack designed for laptop and photo gear.
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