Rebecca Angel was one of those kids that put the dragon book on top of her pile in the hopes that someone would say, "Hey, I'm into that stuff too!" Alas, she had to wait until she was an adult to find fellow geeks. Luckily, she married one and their kids are too. A music teacher by day, Rebecca is also a lover of tea, science literacy, funky tights, RPGs, anime, manga, comics, fantasy books and movies.
My family has fluctuated between real and fake trees, and I never thought too much about it until recently, as climate change risks and environmentalism have become a factor in all my purchases. Read More
Charlie Hernandez is on another adventure in the pre-teen series of Hispanic folklore in ‘The Castle of Bones’. Author Ryan Calejo answers questions about his books, characters, and keeping family stories alive. Read More
A social media experiment lasting a few months showed surpring results and a discussion with Rebecca Angel’s son about healthy connections. Read More
Rebecca Angel did a months-long social media experiment to see if her absence had any impact on her connections and mental health. And did anyone even notice? Read More
Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do? Read More
‘The Philosophy of Tea’ is the perfect gift book for a friendly introduction into the world of tea. The culture, history, and cultivation of teas around the world is discussed along with fine brewing tips. Read More
An interview with Evil Genius Mum of GeekMom about why gaming can positively impact the mental health of children. With plenty of recommendations! Read More
With your favorite Marvel characters as Keepers in entertaining Goal pairings, ‘Marvel Fluxx’ is a fun addition to the ‘Fluxx’ family. But don’t let Thanos snap his fingers! Read More
Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family. Read More
How to save the Earth and still be lazy? Check out 12 tips to reduce food waste by doing less. Read More
In ‘The Okay Witch’, a young girl named Moth has to deal with bullying, growing up, and learning she comes from a long line of witches. Having magic is cool, but not if your mom forbids you to use it. Highly entertaining for ages 9-12. Read More
Meditating with children is doable and contributes to the well-being of the whole family. Learn the why and how here. Read More
With action, suspense, and several intelligent, strong, and complicated female characters, the second season of the Wolverine podcast is compelling entertainment. Read More
Book review for “Your Brain Needs A Hug”, a funny and honest look at mental health for teens from the author’s own history of issues. Read More
An interview with Kathryn Nicolai on her podcast of bedtime stories for grown-ups, ‘Nothing Much Happens: You feel good, and then you fall asleep.’ Read More
“In Another Castle” is a 3D animated music video from the creator of the LeetStreet Boys with a sweet story and catchy tune. Read More
Sleep is essential to be mentally fit. Here are scientifically-backed tips and advice on how to help your teen get the best sleep possible and why. (Plus, they will work for you too!) Read More
‘F*ck Off!’ is a little comic book for teens that let’s them know they are not alone in feeling overwhelmed by the negativity around them, but they can take back control of their life. Read More
The teenage brain goes through phenomenal changes, just like their bodies. In this series on teen mental fitness, GeekMom Rebecca will review a couple of books and go over the latest research on what actually keeps those growing brains healthy. Read More
‘Cape’ introduces three young superheroes to the middle-grade genre, along with telling the story of real-life women heroes during WW2. Enjoy this passionate interview with the author of this new series, Kate Hannigan. Read More
