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The Secret Social Media Experiment Part 1

December 1, 2019November 29, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Rebecca Angel did a months-long social media experiment to see if her absence had any impact on her connections and mental health. And did anyone even notice?

SmartBuyGlasses Launches Lens Scanner App: Get Your Free Glasses Prescription – Anywhere, Anytime

November 29, 2019Ken Denmead

Getting your current prescription has never been so convenient! The Lens Scanner app makes buying your new glasses hassle-free and easier than ever. [Sponsored]

What Science Can and Can’t Tell Us About Social Media and Mental Health

November 21, 2019November 20, 2019Rebecca Angel1

Does social media negatively impact the mental health of its users? Looking at the data available, signs point to yes, but there are significant flaws in that research. What can a parent do?

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!

The Body: A Guide for Occupants, Image: Doubleday

Bill Bryson Tackles Human Biology in ‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’

November 8, 2019November 7, 2019Sophie Brown1

‘The Body: A Guide for Occupants’ is a detailed and thorough exploration of the one thing all of us have in common, our bodies.

Nineteen Years and Counting

November 1, 2019October 31, 2019Sarah Pinault

Nineteen years ago, Commander William M. (Bill) Shepherd of NASA and cosmonauts Sergei Krikalev and Yuri Gidzenko of Roscosmos arrived at the International Space Station.

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.

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.

LEGO Education: Rebuild The World By Rebuilding Confidence

September 25, 2019September 24, 2019Karen Walsh1

LEGO Education’s holistic preschool through high school educator geared sets can help “Rebuild the World” by building student confidence.

A Shortcut to Mushrooms

September 24, 2019September 23, 2019Sarah Pinault

If you are looking for a new diversion, simply looking for your next good read, or if you need to hone your hunter gatherer skills for the next time a wizard shows up on your doorstep in the middle of the night, you will not be disappointed with the Norewegian Mycological adventures of Long Lit Woon.

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre, Image: Sophie Brown

Exploring the Universe at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre

September 17, 2019September 16, 2019Sophie Brown3

Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre is a family-friendly science center and my family was invited along for the day to see what it has to offer.

‘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.’

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!)

Dad holds launch controller while 12yo hooks model rocket to launch pad

Model Rocket Launching for Fun and Family

August 30, 2019August 29, 2019Amy Weir1

The day before school started, we decided to send off summer with a literal blast: by launching a model rocket.

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.

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What Do Dreams Mean to You?

August 10, 2019August 9, 2019Amy Weir

Amy geeks out about how dream interpretation is neither mystical nor random but instead very personal.

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria: The Painfully Embarrassing Side of ADHD

July 29, 2019July 28, 2019Amy Weir

Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria means people with ADHD feel hurt more strongly than most people and react more uncontrollably, and there’s not much that can be done about it. Not much, but some.

Apollo Month Recap: Happy 50th Anniversary Apollo 11

July 20, 2019July 20, 2019Sophie Brown

In case you missed any of the many posts across GeekMom and GeekDad, here’s a recap of all the content from our Apollo Month.

Apollo 50th: Sharing our Memories of the Space Program

July 20, 2019July 19, 2019Sophie Brown

Today, as we celebrate 50 years since mankind first stepped onto the surface of the moon, some of the GeekMoms and GeekDads took time to reflect.