children Archives

How I Taught My 4-Year-Old to Do Laundry

May 17, 2016December 9, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley3

I don’t know about you guys, but I can never do all the things. Today, I’m going to tell you how I taught my 4-year-old to do laundry.

A Cosplay Primer for Parents

February 23, 2016December 15, 2017Jennifer Pruitt5

Introducing your family to cosplay can be daunting! In this series, learn the basics about cosplay, including resources, tutorials, and tips to help turn your child into a confident and skilled costume extraordinaire!

The Dreaded G-Word: When Your Child is Asynchronous

November 2, 2015December 4, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley34

How could I expect Leo’s peers to understand and connect with him if his own mother didn’t always understand him?

‘Oddly Normal’: Not So Odd, Not So Normal, Just Perfect

October 26, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh

Oddly is every normal kid who feels a bit quirky and out of place. Half witch and half human, her adventures begin as she wishes her parents away.

NYCC Guide for Parents of Younger Kids

October 16, 2015December 15, 2017Karen Walsh2

Thinking of taking one or more of the littles to a large comic convention? Find a guide to how to stay sane with younger kids (think under 10 years old) and, specifically, what NYCC has to offer.

MLP Cutie Mark Quests Image courtesy of Hasbro Studios

‘My Little Pony Friendship is Magic’ – ‘Cutie Mark Quests’

June 19, 2015December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

‘My Little Pony’ is hitting the DVD shelves with their latest episode collection: ‘Cutie Mark Quests.’

Power Up and Read with he Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge Powered by Energizer

May 27, 2015December 15, 2017GeekMom

I’ve been thrilled with the Scholastic and Energizer “Power Up and Read” program for the summer, running from May 4th – September 4th, 2015.

Happy World Read Aloud Day!

March 4, 2015December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

March 4, 2015 is World Read Aloud Day! Why not start an adventure with your child–toddler or teen–today?

We Are All The Bad Mother

January 24, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

“I am a bad mother.” It’s a thought that has gone through all of our heads at least once, possibly daily. In the era of picture-perfect Pinterest parenting, the feelings of inadequacy come easily.

How Voyager Got Me Through It All

January 22, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel10

The only time I stood up to my bullying stepfather was about Star Trek.

Get Muddy with Daddy Pig's Puddle Jump

October 21, 2013December 15, 2017Helen Barker1

As every Peppa Pig fan knows, there’s nothing better than jumping in muddy puddles. However, if muddy puddles are in short supply, the new Daddy Pig’s Puddle Jump app is certainly a good substitute.

Mobile Phone Diagnoses Worm Infections

April 6, 2013December 15, 2017Kris Bordessa

In Tanzania, scientists recently used a mobile phone equipped with a makeshift microscope to diagnose intestinal parasites.

Get the Most From the Disney Theme Parks With Touring Plans

October 13, 2012Dakster Sullivan

Touringplans.com is a website that claims to have the power to save you four hours of waiting in line in a single day at the Disney theme parks. With touring plans, crowd calendar and a wait time app, Touringplans.com has everything you need to plan out and enjoy your day. The trick is making sure you follow their advice and not wander off.

Please Vote for Noah’s Light Foundation

September 11, 2012Dakster Sullivan

Jedi Noah Larkin was a very special boy to my 501st Legion garrison. We had the honor of helping him celebrate his birthday last year and this year, we helped honor him at this memorial service in Kissimmee, Florida.

Isn’t Your Child More Than a Number?

July 13, 2012Melissa Wiley

Writing teachers Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and Barry Lane have teamed up to remind parents and policymakers that children are much more than a score on a standardized test.

Battle of the iPhone Cases

May 31, 2012Dakster Sullivan

In a perfect world, I wouldn’t be a klutz and I would never drop my phone. On the off chance that something happened to my device, like my six-year old son, it would survive the experience unscathed. Yea…I’ll hang on to that pipe dream. The reality is that phones get dropped. If you have children, regardless of how high you put your phone, eventually they will get their hands on it . So, what is the best way to protect your device? That’s a question I have been asking myself since I first got my iPhone last year.

Review: Take a Deep Breath by Nina Shapiro, MD

January 9, 2012Nicole Wakelin2

There are plenty of challenges that we face as parents. Some are simple, like learning how to simultaneously change a diaper, finish a phone call and prevent your child from knocking over everything on the changing table. Others, like helping your child when they’re sick, are a lot more difficult and frightening. As Mom to a […]

Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey – Review

November 28, 2011December 16, 2017GeekMom1

Last week, I had the pleasure, the very wonderful pleasure, of taking my youngest son Sammy to our local indie theater for a viewing of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey. The film follows the rise of Kevin Clash, puppeteer and voice of every child’s favorite furry, red Sesame Street character, Elmo. With a lot of […]

Coming Soon:The Walking Dead Video Game

November 15, 2011December 15, 2017GeekMom

The Walking Dead series on AMC is in its second season and is hugely popular, so it seems only natural that it would be getting its own video game. Although there is no release date yet, sources say that it should be coming in late 2011 or early 2012. It will be available for the […]

What Veterans Day Means to Me

November 11, 2011GeekMom1

A few days ago, my son Michael had the privilege of being the Master of Ceremonies at the Veterans Day Ceremony at his middle school, Caddo Middle Magnet. He did an excellent job, and I am very proud of him. Why did he get picked to do it? Because the person organizing knew that he […]