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‘Treat Yourself’ Will Delight Your Kids This Summer

July 19, 2017December 12, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

‘Treat Yourself: How to Make 93 Ridiculously Fun No-Bake Crispy Rice Treats’ will delight your children *and* your sweet tooth this summer!

Gotta Wear Shades – Kids Sunglasses Review

January 13, 2017December 11, 2017Evil Genius Mum2

I never considered shopping online for sunglasses until a recent bad in-store experience. So I tried online shopping with Vision Direct. And they were good!

The Secret Benefit of Kids Busking

December 27, 2016December 9, 2017Evil Genius Mum

I have seen more improvement in Sinister’s trumpet playing from one month of busking than a year of lessons. And all because of the boost to his confidence.

‘I Love You With All of My Butt’ and Other Illustrated Hilarity From the Mouths of Babes

December 19, 2016December 9, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Right. That’s why we all had kids…

Fortune Cookie War, and Other Games

December 8, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

Here’s a game to play after dinner at an Asian restaurant. Or, I suppose, anywhere you have fortune cookies (which, if you’re so inclined, can be at home after Taco Tuesday, you rebel, you). No matter, that’s when you start a game of Fortune Cookie War.

Piggly Wiggly: Word Game

December 1, 2016December 9, 2017Nivi Engineer

The rules of the game are simple, the rounds are quick, yet it was challenging enough (and rewarding enough) that the boys not only wanted to keep playing, but introduced it to the rest of the family the next time we were in the car together.

EG Mum’s PAX Adventures – Episode 2

November 22, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

What has four legs, is cranky, and exhausted?
Every Geek Parent who has ever taken their kids to a Convention.

Celebrating… Punctuation Day (Saturday, 9/24)!

September 21, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

Saturday 9/24 is Punctuation Day! Here is a list of activities to help you celebrate.

When a Marvel Mom Begets a DC Fan

September 20, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Most geek parents dream of the day they share their passion with their precious little spawnling. But my Marvel-loving loins gave birth to a DC Fan.

Oz Comic-Con: Where Cosplay Champions Are Born

September 14, 2016December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Last year’s Oz Comic-Con Cosplay Champion took home the global Crown Championships of Cosplay at C2E2. So what did Sydney 2016 have on offer?

Big Fun With ‘Tiny Games’ Books

September 12, 2016December 15, 2017Samantha Fisher

Keep your family and friends entertained with these small games that travel anywhere.

3 Things NOT to Say to Your Kid’s New Teacher

August 14, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum1

To help you avoid the Parent Black List at school, I have narrowed down my parent-teacher faux pas to 3 things you should not say to your kid’s new teacher

Food Games I Play With My Kids

July 29, 2016December 15, 2017Nivi Engineer

I’m teaching my kids to cook by the time they reach college. Along the way, I try to make food fun.

ConnectiCon Decade

July 13, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Rebecca Angel has been attending ConnectiCon, a multi-genre convention, for a decade. As a musical guest, to playing games with her children, it has always been a memorable weekend of fandom and fun.

8 Steps to Equal Opportunity Parenting in the Face of Gender Norms

July 1, 2016December 8, 2017Claire Jennings2

It is time for a change. It is time to let our little boys into “the girls’ world” and our little girls into “the boys’ world.” Here’s how.

My Little Fixer Upper

June 30, 2016December 9, 2017Natania Barron2

Now, it’s been a long time since I logged hours on any TLC-like shows, like at least since my hair matched Paige Davis’s in the aughts. That was a sincere misstep on my part, but I hadn’t expected to be drawn in, alongside Liam, to watch this show.

Procrastination Destination: Meditation

June 11, 2016December 15, 2017Rebecca Angel

Take a mental vacation by yourself or with your kids by meditating. Yes! Meditation will give you superpowers, or at least give you an excuse to curse in the most relaxed way possible.

The Sport of Vaccination

June 2, 2016December 8, 2017Nivi Engineer2

Not getting vaccinated is like playing a game against a team of vampires. They are bigger, stronger, and faster. The odds are in their favor, and it will undoubtedly wear you out to beat them. But even if you do beat them, there’s a good chance someone from that team of vampires will wander off into the stands to attack someone else.

Kickstarter Alert: Movin’ With the Mover Kit

May 18, 2016December 8, 2017Evil Genius Mum

The Mover Kit: Wearable tech for kids; with a huge range of possibilities to code, create, and encourage kids to do more. It’s fairly simple in appearance but like any child’s imagination – it’s the potential within which is amazing.

Is Your Preschooler Ready for Bitsbox?

May 11, 2016December 8, 2017Claire Jennings

Your early reader may be ready for Bitsbox, even if your child a few years younger than recommended.