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Star Wars Day: Love It With Your Kids

May 4, 2020May 3, 2020Evil Genius Mum

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 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.

Staying Creatively Challenged in Challenging Times

April 19, 2020April 18, 2020Lisa Tate

Quarantine life may be an endless feeling of impending “Zoom,” but some people are using social media to keep everyone creatively challenged.

Relentless Adventures in Mom School

April 14, 2020April 13, 2020Sarah Pinault

March came in like a lamb and out like a lion, week five at pseudo homeschool looks set to be more like a Manticore. As school districts around the country say, “See you this fall,” we come together, even as we fall apart together.

Continuing Adventures in Mom School

March 30, 2020March 30, 2020Sarah Pinault

As the virus continues to occupy every waking hour of our nation, in every house a new normal appears. Reluctant home schoolers realize anew the value of teachers, but perhaps being a pseudo-teacher isn’t as bad as we first thought it would be?

Staying Connected Through Your Virtual Hometown

March 29, 2020March 28, 2020Lisa Tate

Even while social distancing, communities are finding creative ways to stay connected through social media.

Six Ways to Celebrate Birthdays During While Social Distancing

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Ruth Suehle

How to cheer up a kid who’s celebrating their birthday without friends this year? We’ve got six ways to help.

Barely visible pre-teen holds T-shirt that reads "PLEASE DON'T MAKE ME DO STUFF"

There’s Too Much to Do During a Quarantine

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020Amy Weir

Looking for ways to keep busy during a quarantine? You’re apparently not me, then.

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How to Show Affection Year-Round

February 14, 2020February 13, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Valentine’s Day isn’t the only day you can show your affection. Here are some ways you can do it year-round with little expense.

Seniors Have Fandoms, Too: Throwing a Party for Grandpa

January 22, 2020January 21, 2020Lisa Tate

When planning a birthday for seniors, look to their fandoms to make it special.

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How Do You Find a Word That Means Disordered?

January 19, 2020January 18, 2020Amy Weir

Amy ponders the words used to describe people who nowadays might be diagnosed with ADHD.

The Day I Had to Admit I Needed Professional Help for My Depression and Anxiety

December 30, 2019January 1, 2020Elizabeth MacAndrew7

GeekMom Elizabeth discusses the decision to get professional help for her depression and anxiety related to her miscarriage and secondary infertility.

End of Year Reflections: Looking Back at 2019 and Forward to 2020

December 16, 2019December 18, 2019Jenny Bristol

The end of the calendar year is a great time to look back at your year, evaluating how it went, and looking forward toward the next year. What do you want to happen? How will you get there?

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House (and Town, and University, and…) of My Dreams

December 2, 2019December 1, 2019Amy Weir8

Amy thinks about the settings of her dreams, and how they might relate to her waking life, in her small series on dream symbolism.

Our Firstborn’s Santa Years Are Numbered and It’s Causing All the Feels

December 1, 2019November 30, 2019Elizabeth MacAndrew2

GeekMom Elizabeth reflects on how her firstborn is about to age out of Santa Magic.

10 Things I Love About Our Thanksgiving

November 24, 2019November 22, 2019Lisa Tate

The unexpected follow up to “10 Things I Hate About You, Thanksgiving” that has been five years in the making.

The Advent of Advent

November 14, 2019November 14, 2019Sarah Pinault1

While my Christmas music has been playing since September, and I am generally the exception not the rule, it is not too early to start thinking about Advent.

I’d Rather Be a Toys “R” Us Kid

November 7, 2019Sarah Pinault

Toys “R” Us is gone, but the memories of those of us who grew up with it live on.

#WorldsOkayestMom

November 7, 2019November 6, 2019Karen Walsh

In today’s Twitterfied, Instagrammed world, every mom looks better than me. Beautiful family pictures show kids in matching clothing. Clean homes have floors you can eat off of. Kids are always smiling. We live in a world where, increasingly, moms find themselves continuously “on trial.” A quick Google Search for “cops kid walking to park” […]