‘Color Cube Sudoku’: The Perfect Game for Sudoku Fans!

April 28, 2017

Sudoku puzzles have saved my bacon over the past year. Whenever I need my oldest (read: loudest) child to be…

First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 1–4

April 28, 2017

When I say first "look," I mean I can tell you what I thought of the first four episodes of…

‘Not Parent Approved’: An Abundance of Fart Jokes

April 27, 2017

To be honest, my twelve-year-old's assessment probably describes it best: "It's like 'Apples to Apples' with fart jokes."

A ‘Grand Tour’ Fan Confession: I Liked ‘Top Gear’ Series 24

April 27, 2017

I really enjoyed the latest series of Top Gear, almost as much as The Grand Tour. Why does that make…

Middle Grade Author Barbara Dee Geeks Out About Shakespeare!

April 26, 2017

Middle grade author Barbara Dee's new book 'Star-Crossed' has been called "a fine choice for middle school libraries in need…

Kill It With Fire: Fun With a Garden Flamethrower

April 26, 2017

Have you ever weeded with a flamethrower, I mean, a garden torch? It's safer than herbicides and yet so much…

VIZIO M50-D1: Quality Without Cost

April 26, 2017

VIZIO M50-D1 is a quality TV without the cost.

‘Fidgitz’ Is the Perfect Brainteaser for Wiggly Kids

April 26, 2017

Are you looking for the perfect game for the wiggle worm in your life? Look no further! ThinkFun has released…

Tenacious Creativity

April 24, 2017

Persistence is one of the building blocks of creativity. How can we hone this skill in our children?

5 Ways ‘Mario Kart 8 Deluxe’ Is Even More Fun for Kids

April 24, 2017

Are there enough updates and tweaks to make Mario Kart 8 worth purchasing again?

Geek Kids Review: ‘Toca Life: Hospital’ and They Think It’s Pretty Great

April 24, 2017

Toca Boca's newest app introduces kids to the hospital environment. It's pretty great. But don't make my word for it...

‘What’s the Big Deal About First Ladies’ Is the Perfect Book for Young History Fans!

April 23, 2017

The new book 'What's the Big Deal About First Ladies' by Ruby Shamir and Matt Faulkner is perfect for the…

Instead of Autism Awareness, Try This

April 23, 2017

April is Autism Awareness Month. We've been aware of autism in our family for quite some time. We need a…

10 Things Parents Should Know About DisneyNature’s ‘Born in China’

April 22, 2017

While DisneyNature's 'Born in China' is rated G, parents should be aware of some of the almost PG scenes.

IHMC Robotics Lab Open House 2017

April 22, 2017

National Robotics week kicked off during April 8-16th. The Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) Robotics Lab from…

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: ‘American Gods’ and the Authentic Selves of Women

April 22, 2017

In art, and in life, women have the right to be their most authentic selves... get used to it.

GeekMom Geeks out About… Coffee (With Kim Lopez, Pittsburgh Bean and Leaf Guru Extraordinaire)

April 21, 2017

Many people equate "geeking out" with things like comic books and gaming. We here at GeekMom, however, know folks can…

Kickstarter Tabletop Games Alert: ‘Circle The Wagons’

April 20, 2017

'Circle the Wagons' was a rip roarin' success with cowpokes long and short at my house. With rules simple enough…

How We Did Our Minecraft Birthday Party

April 20, 2017

Decorating, food, and activities for a Minecraft-themed birthday party, as tested by a ten-year-old Minecraft fanatic and his friends.