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Dorktales Storytime Podcast Gets Kids (and Adults) Giggling

September 8, 2020September 7, 2020Jenny Bristol1

Give this new podcast for kids and families a listen! It’s fun for kids and their parents.

Remote Learning: What Three Weeks in Looks Like for Us

August 30, 2020August 29, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew3

GeekMom Elizabeth gives an update on remote learning for her family after several weeks.

Votes for Women: Happy 100th Anniversary, 19th Amendment!

August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol

Today marks the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. Though it was supposed to allow for universal suffrage, it didn’t quite achieve that, but it was a step in the right direction and a major part of the effort to apply laws equally. We here at GeekMom […]

Soldiers in Petticoats: 100 Years of Voting Rights

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020Sarah Pinault

My earliest encounter with the Suffragettes was probably the same as everyone else my age, Winifred Banks singing “Sister Suffragette” in Mary Poppins. Winifred was singing about voting rights in Great Britain in 1910; women there would get partial access to a vote in 1918, and equal access with men in 1928. On this side […]

Remote School: How Week 1 Went for Us

August 16, 2020August 15, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses how week 1 of remote learning went for her kids.

Nevertheless, ‘She Votes’: An Important New Book on Women’s History

August 5, 2020November 13, 2020Jenny Bristol

Women’s art and women’s history converge in this important book celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

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Do You Know What Your Library Has Been Up To?

July 6, 2020July 5, 2020Amy Weir

Public libraries can’t operate “as usual” during COVID, but you should check out the ways we’ve found to safely serve the public anyway.

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Inertia and Working From Home

May 27, 2020May 26, 2020Amy Weir5

Inertia makes it hard to separate your day into “work” and “non-work” hours when working from home. Without a closing time, I just keep going….

Five Fun Skills You Can Learn With Your Family

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020Lisa Tate3

From speedcubing to neoswing dancing, take advantage of extra home time to learn some impressive new skills.

“Zeus on the Loose”: An Educational Game Blessed With Fun

May 14, 2020March 23, 2021Evil Genius Mum

Kids learn best through play. The trick is finding a game both educational and fun. We found it: “Zeus on the Loose”.

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Six Earth Day Picture Books that Celebrate Our Planet (+ Giveaway)

April 22, 2020April 30, 2020Sophie Brown

To help celebrate Earth Day, you could win six Earth Day picture books from Quarto and Wide Eyed Editions to read with your family.

Little Home Schools Everywhere: Meet Little Medical School

April 22, 2020April 21, 2020Sarah Pinault2

“Classroom in a box” from Little Medical School is a great way to kick start or rejuvenate science class at home. Great to play with, great to learn from, and thoroughly engaging for all.

The Hero I Needed Twenty Years Ago: Kate the Chemist

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Sarah Pinault

In two new books from Kate the Chemist, here’s a little homeschool help that will distill a love of Chemistry in the day to day life of our younglings.

Vacation Time in Mom School

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Sarah Pinault1

Vacation in pseudo homeschool may be a little light on schedules, but it’s still heavy on the basics: we read, we play games, we read some more, we thank the gods that mama hasn’t gone crazy yet.

Buckle Up With The Story Pirates

April 15, 2020April 15, 2020Sarah Pinault

The Story Pirates are constantly coming up with new ways to inspire creativity in kids, and to encourage kids to use their talents. There couldn’t be a better time to introduce this marvelous group to your family through podcast, book, or subscription service.