Rebecca Angel, Author at GeekMom

‘The Philosophy of Tea’ Book Review

November 15, 2019November 14, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘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.

Games and Mental Health in Children: Evil Genius Mum Interview

November 8, 2019November 8, 2019Rebecca Angel

An interview with Evil Genius Mum of GeekMom about why gaming can positively impact the mental health of children. With plenty of recommendations!

Add a Superhero Punch With ‘Marvel Fluxx’

November 3, 2019November 2, 2019Rebecca Angel

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!

Gut Brain Health Connection Interview

October 24, 2019October 23, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Dr. Bridgit Goldman explains the important connection between digestive health and brain health for everyone in the family.

12 Lazy-Ass Ways to Reduce Food Waste

October 17, 2019October 16, 2019Rebecca Angel

How to save the Earth and still be lazy? Check out 12 tips to reduce food waste by doing less.

‘The Okay Witch’ Review

October 9, 2019October 8, 2019Rebecca Angel

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.

Meditation With Your Kids: Why and How

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019Rebecca Angel

Meditating with children is doable and contributes to the well-being of the whole family. Learn the why and how here.

Wolverine: The Lost Trail Podcast Review

September 26, 2019September 25, 2019Rebecca Angel

With action, suspense, and several intelligent, strong, and complicated female characters, the second season of the Wolverine podcast is compelling entertainment.

Cover art for the book 'Your Brain Needs A Hug'

‘Your Brain Needs A Hug’ Book Review

September 18, 2019October 22, 2019Rebecca Angel5

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.

‘Nothing Much Happens’ Podcast Interview

September 12, 2019September 11, 2019Rebecca Angel

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.’

3D animation screen shot from 'In Another Castle' video

“In Another Castle” Music Video

September 6, 2019September 5, 2019Rebecca Angel

“In Another Castle” is a 3D animated music video from the creator of the LeetStreet Boys with a sweet story and catchy tune.

Better Sleep for Teens

September 3, 2019October 22, 2019Rebecca Angel4

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!)

Teen Girl telling a negative cartoon to f*ck off.

‘F*ck Off!’ Book Review

August 24, 2019October 22, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘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.

young brain with puzzle pieces representing mental fitness

Teen Mental Fitness

August 23, 2019August 22, 2019Rebecca Angel4

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.

Passion, Power, and Smarts: An Interview With Kate Hannigan of ‘Cape’

August 6, 2019August 5, 2019Rebecca Angel

‘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.

Shedding the Cloak of Procrastination

July 26, 2019September 25, 2019Rebecca Angel10

For years, Rebecca was a procrastinator. After kids, that was no longer an option. Time management skills helped, but it would take some serious soul-searching to shed the Cloak of Procrastination for good.

The Last ‘Star Trek’

July 20, 2019July 19, 2019Rebecca Angel

Seven years ago, Rebecca Angel’s family started a project to watch all of ‘Star Trek.’ It didn’t end up exactly as planned but was still worth it all.