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Come Little Children, and Play ‘Hocus Pocus’

September 22, 2020September 21, 2020Sarah Pinault0

Come little children and play a game with the Sanderson sisters, just don’t get eaten before the sun rises.

PAX Tabletop Goes Online for 2020

September 20, 2020September 19, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Taking PAX Tabletop Online for 2020 worked out better than expected, thanks to Discord, ‘Tabletop Simulator,’ and experienced developers.

Active Chairs are Great for Kids Who Need to Wiggle During Class

September 9, 2020September 8, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth reviews Active Chairs from Studico that help kids with posture and focusing.

Dorktales Storytime Podcast Gets Kids (and Adults) Giggling

September 8, 2020September 7, 2020Jenny Bristol0

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

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20 Years of Homeschooling Success

August 23, 2020August 22, 2020Rebecca Angel0

Rebecca attended traditional school settings, but she homeschooled her kids. Here’s how to have success in all forms of education.

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

August 18, 2020Jenny Bristol0

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 […]

Snap Happy With the MyFirst Camera Insta2

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020Sarah Pinault0

The continuing adventures of photography with small children, to snap away, or not snap away, that is the question. GeekMom takes a look at the MyFirst Camera Insta2

Self-Care Techniques from a GeekMom with Anxiety

July 27, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses self-care techniques that have helped her deal with her anxiety.

Love Spreads: What Mom’s Hollyhocks Taught Me

June 14, 2020June 16, 2020Lisa Tate5

In order for love to blossom, spread, and grow larger, someone has to plant the first seeds… and be patient.

Self-Educating on Race: “Talking About Race” From the National Museum of African American History and Culture

June 12, 2020June 11, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew0

A look at “Talking About Race” web portal from the National Museum of African American History and Culture for people seeking resources to self-educate on racism.

White Parents: “Teach Your Children Well” to Understand Anti-Racism

June 6, 2020June 6, 2020Karen Walsh0

White parents, this is an open letter to you from another white parent. I’m a white mother of a white male-presenting child. As we watch our country burn, we watch the miasma of racism float in the ashes of our streets. We see the patchwork quilt of America on the faces marching the sidewalks—Black, Brown, […]

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Towel Day in Quarantine

May 25, 2020May 24, 2020Sarah Pinault0

It is May 25, it is towel day, so here is your public service announcement to ask you: do you know where your towel is?

Making Graduation Memories Special for the Class of 2020

May 24, 2020May 25, 2020Lisa Tate2

The members of the Class of 2020 have been forced to change many plans this spring and summer. It is up to us to help make it a special time.

The Impact Therapy Had on Me After Three and Half Months

May 17, 2020May 16, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew1

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses what impact therapy for depression and anxiety has had on her three and half months after she started.

Five Fun Skills You Can Learn With Your Family

May 17, 2020May 17, 2020Lisa Tate1

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

Turn a Night at Home Into a Gala Dinner Theatre Event

May 9, 2020May 8, 2020Lisa Tate0

Celebrate Mother’s Day or other special occasions by turning limited streaming events into a night at the theatre.

A Gungan and a Ten Year Old Walk Into a Bar: A Child’s Perspective on ‘Star Wars: Episode 1’

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Sarah Pinault1

Rediscovering ‘Star Wars: Episode 1’ through the eyes of my ten year old.

Star Wars Day: Love It With Your Kids

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Evil Genius Mum0

Every year on Star Wars Day, our family revisits the ‘Star Wars’ Universe. Not because I love ‘Star Wars’ (I don’t) but because THEY do.

The Hero I Needed Twenty Years Ago: Kate the Chemist

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Sarah Pinault0

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.