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‘Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe’: Interviewing David Petersen on the Black Axe’s Origin Story

January 20, 2026January 19, 2026Jenny Bristol

Out today is the newest Mouse Guard book, ‘Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe’—and an interview with author David Petersen!

The New Rubik’s x Tetris Cube Is a Fun Mashup of ’80s Toys

December 22, 2025Jenny Bristol

If you like some extra squares in your cubes, check out the new Rubik’s x Tetris Cube!

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Music and Media

November 24, 2025December 8, 2025MAJK

Another holiday season means another excuse to dive into the music and media we love.

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Toys

November 23, 2025MAJK

Another year, another game to discover. If you couldn’t make it to Pax Unplugged this weekend, try creating your own event at home with these suggestions from our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

GeekDad/GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide 2025: Games

November 21, 2025November 21, 2025Sarah Pinault

Another year, another game to discover. If you couldn’t make it to Pax Unplugged this weekend, try creating your own event at home with these suggestions from our current favorite games to share with your friends and family this holiday season.

Choose Your Own Adventure Reissues ‘The Cave of Time’!

September 8, 2025October 8, 2025Jenny Bristol

Take a trip down memory lane with CYOA’s reissue of their first book! Don’t forget to share with the kids.

A Surprising Easter Egg

April 17, 2025April 16, 2025Sarah Pinault

A candy free alternative to fill your Easter Eggs this year, Kinetic Sand Eggs are fun for the whole family.

The Labyrinth of Souls by Leslie Vedder

March 3, 2025March 4, 2025Sarah Pinault

Leslie Vedder brings us the magical school based adventure that we’ve been looking for. Join Ix Tatterfall at the Candle Corps Academy in The Labyrinth of Souls.

10 Things I Learned From Writing for GeekMom

December 27, 2024May 3, 2025Lisa Tate

As I turn in my final post for GeekMom before an extended hiatus, I want to share 10 wonderful things I learned from being part of this team.

Use The Force (and the Force of Nature) With GraviTrax This Year!

November 27, 2024November 26, 2024Jenny Bristol

Check out two recent GraviTrax products that will satisfy your children and your love of the original ‘Star Wars’ movie!

Off Line Story Telling with StoryPhones

November 13, 2024November 12, 2024Sarah Pinault

In need of a free standing story telling device for your kids? StoryPhones are award-winning SafeAudio®, smart headphones for kids that play audio content offline, offering a screen-free entertainment experience.

Dear Parents, Holiday Traditions Change, and That’s a Good Thing

October 17, 2024October 16, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the ways holiday traditions change for families.

The Bluey BoxLunch Collaboration of Our Dreams

September 9, 2024September 9, 2024Sarah Pinault

This Bluey and BoxLunch collaboration includes something for every fan of the show!

Notes From a Decade of Back-to-School Weeks

August 30, 2024August 29, 2024Sarah Pinault

This is my eleventh year with a child starting school, and things have changed a lot since that first year.

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman

August 28, 2024August 27, 2024Sarah Pinault

A welcome addition to the stories of Arthur, The Bright Sword, follows several lesser known knights in this new epic from Lev Grossman.

Crocheting Through an Anxiety Spike

June 13, 2024June 12, 2024Elizabeth MacAndrew

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses using crochet to guide her way through an anxiety spike.

Favorite Board Books From Women’s History Month

April 2, 2024April 1, 2024Abbie Descoteaux

It is never too late in the year or too early in your child’s life to introduce them to important women throughout world history! Here are some of the board books I have enjoyed with my toddler in celebration of Women’s History Month.