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‘Legion’: Conflating Autism, Schizophrenia, and Violence Harms

February 10, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh10

The new FX show ‘Legion’ problematically intertwines autism, schizophrenia, and violence, perpetuating dangerous mental health stereotypes.

Traveling to Other Worlds: A Post by Alvaro Zinos-Amaro

February 10, 2017December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

This week’s Geek Speaks… Fiction! is a little different. Our author, Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, isn’t talking about what inspired him to write a fictional work. Instead, he’s talking about a fellow science fiction author, Robert Silverberg.

The Bom: About More Than Chocolate

February 10, 2017December 11, 2017Nivi Engineer1

Valentine’s Day is coming and we’re talking to Carolina Martin, founder of The Bom, a chocolate business that does good.

‘The LEGO Batman Movie’: Don’t Lie to Yourself

February 10, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh1

‘The LEGO Batman Movie’s moral is “Don’t Lie to Yourself.” When all else fails? Don’t be Batman. Be LEGO Batman.

10 Ways to a Geeky Girl’s Heart

February 10, 2017December 11, 2017Jenny Bristol

Conventional romantic overtures won’t always work with nerdy girls. Try being creative. Your efforts are more likely to have an effect.

13 of the Greatest Fictional Female Scientists

February 9, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum1

To celebrate The UN International Day of Women and Girls in Science, GeekMom has 13 of the greatest fictional female scientists who inspire us!

Happy Valentine… er Wolf-entines Day?

February 9, 2017December 11, 2017Natalie Zaman

Every year the same thing happens: the evergreens come down, the hearts go up. Time to party with the wolves!

#ColorOurCollections: Get Free Coloring Pages From Libraries, Archives, and Museums

February 9, 2017December 11, 2017Ruth Suehle

Create your own masterpieces with the help of the masters!

UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science

February 8, 2017December 11, 2017Patricia Vollmer

Saturday, February 11th, is UN International Day for Women and Girls in Science. Check out ways to get involved in your community.

5 Disney Kingdoms Comics I Want to Read

February 8, 2017December 11, 2017Sophie Brown3

The Disney Kingdoms comics so far have been wonderful; these are my top five picks for attractions I’d love to see make the leap from park to page next.

Wanted: Therapy Without the Cost: Enter Author Lisa Ferentz

February 7, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan

‘Finding Your Ruby Slippers’ is therapy from the comfort of your own couch.

LapLite: The Must-Have Eco-Friendly Lap Desk

February 7, 2017December 11, 2017Karen Walsh1

As a teacher and freelance writer, I am an office hobo who works wherever I can find space, meaning that the LapLite mobile workstation filled a need. My jobs are flexible, and my workspace needs to meet that flexibility.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Go High

February 7, 2017December 11, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Nadia Pym is here and she is going to science the hell out of pretty much everything. All while building up instead of tearing down.

Dear ‘Disney Magic Kingdoms:’ We Want More Land!

February 6, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan10

Dear ‘Disney Magic Kingdoms’ game people…we want more land, better chest rewards, and a few other things. Signed, the players.

Squirrel Girl Leaps Into Action in New Book ‘Squirrel Meets World’

February 6, 2017December 11, 2017Kelly Knox

Shannon and Dean Hale tackle the hero who’s part girl, part squirrel, and all awesome in the new middle grade book ‘The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl: Squirrel Meets World.’

Zagg Impulse Wireless Headphones: Inexpensive Comfort, Quality Sound

February 5, 2017December 11, 2017Dakster Sullivan1

iFROGZ Impulse Wireless Headphones give you quality comfort and sound without breaking the bank.

The Science of Creativity

February 4, 2017December 11, 2017Rebecca Angel1

Creativity is not just for the performance arts. Anyone can learn the creative process, and getting your kids started young will lead to positive life habits. Join Rebecca Angel as she looks at the science-backed facts of creativity.

New ‘Roblox’ Toys Inspire Creativity Online and Offline

February 4, 2017December 15, 2017Kelly Knox1

If YouTube Let’s Play videos are any indication, ‘Roblox’ is currently giving ‘Minecraft’ a run for its money with kids looking for games to flex their creative muscles.

“Can I Use My Codename on My 1080 Form?” Superheroes as Contractors

February 4, 2017December 15, 2017Melanie Meadors

This week we have YA author April Daniels on board! She has an exciting new book, ‘Dreadnought,’ out from Diversion Books, which is not only an awesome superhero book but also realistically touches on transmisogyny in today’s society. Please welcome April!

Let Google Big Data Help With Super Bowl Recipe Ideas

February 4, 2017December 15, 2017Patricia Vollmer

This week Google presented a fun list of the most-Googled snack ideas this past week, divided by state. We GeekMoms had some opinions about some of the search results.