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‘Littlecodr’ Puts Your Pint-Sized Programmers in Charge—of You!

February 26, 2016December 7, 2017Kelly Knox

Littlecodr is an active, hands-on option for teaching young kids simple programming concepts.

Gamin’ Up New Year’s

December 28, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel3

Party games! Games that can be played by seven or more people are perfect for your New Year’s. Here’s a list, what’s yours?

GeekMom Holiday Gift Guide #3: Tabletop Games

November 17, 2015December 15, 2017Jenny Bristol

If tabletop games are on your loved ones’ wish lists this year, check out our recommendations! There’s something here for everyone.

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GeekMom Secret Origins: Samantha Fisher’s Journey Started With The Doctor

November 1, 2015December 15, 2017Samantha Cook2

Why did I become a geek? Alas, there is no one in my immediate family who has the same predilections as I. So how did this happen?

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Fun & Spooky Games Whatever Your Halloween Plans

October 27, 2015December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

To help you celebrate Halloween I’ve picked out six games in six different styles including board games, video games, and games to play with kids.

Games! ‘Paperback’ and ‘Five Tribes’

August 23, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Paperback and Five Tribes are the two favorite games Rebecca Angel played at ConnectiCon this year. Check them out!

Get Ready to Rock Family Game Night With 'Rock On!'

July 26, 2015December 3, 2017Kelly Knox

Rock On! is both board game and rock collection in one.

Kickstarter Games ‘Bane’ and ‘4 the Birds’ are 4 the Family

June 5, 2015December 15, 2017Cathé Post

Two family table-top games are on Kickstarter now, and well worth checking out!

Math: All You Need Is Games

May 5, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel3

When math is just a part of the fun, learning is fun too!

The Hare and The Tortoise: A Fast Family Favorite

March 10, 2015December 2, 2017Sarah Pinault

Looking for a new game to play with the whole family? Tales and Games: The Hare and The Tortoise just might fit the bill.

Global Game Jam 2015

January 23, 2015December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Innovation, experimentation, collaboration. That’s Global Game Jam.

GeekMom Cathe’s 14 Best of 2014

December 31, 2014November 26, 2017Cathé Post

GeekMom Cathe’s family each were excited about different things during 2014.

Gamin’ Up New Year’s Eve

December 30, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel3

New Year’s Eve is the time to play loooong games. Here’s a list of ones that you have around – and ones that you should!

GeekMom TableTop Games Quiz

December 11, 2014November 22, 2017Sophie Brown2

To inspire you to think about giving games this holiday season, I’ve put together a quiz featuring some of the most popular games on the geek circuit.How many of them can you identify?

Geek Parenting: You’re Doing It Right (Yes, YOU!)

December 11, 2014November 22, 2017Kelly Knox1

Here’s a handy list to remind yourself once in a while that yes, you’ve got this parenting thing down.

Unbored Games: Serious Fun for Everyone

November 20, 2014December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Whether you work with kids, have kids, or are a kid yourself, I recommend Unbored Games!

GeekMom’s 2014 Table Top and Board Game Gift Guide

November 14, 2014November 23, 2017Cathé Post2

Board games are prime gifts to give during the holiday season. GeekMom has some great suggestions!

Our Epic Family Road Trip to GenCon

September 16, 2014December 15, 2017Nicole Wakelin

We took our two girls with us on our annual trip to GenCon this year, and it was a whole new adventure.

Gaming for Kids: Dragon Con Kaleidoscope Track Game Tips for Families

September 3, 2014December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle

Need some new ideas for gaming with the family? The Dragon Con Kaleidoscope track served up suggestions for both on- and offline gaming, and we’re passing them on to you.

Board Game Hacks: Games to Play in a Classroom

August 29, 2014November 26, 2017Cathé Post

When asked to break-up a boring day in the classroom the day before a big vacation, GeekMom Cathe performs board game hacks to use games in the classroom.