Skip to content
GeekMom

GeekMom

Smart. Social. Savvy.

  • Columns
    • Geekasaurus
    • Be the Artist
    • Between the Bookends
    • Comic Book Corner
    • Geek Speaks…Fiction!
    • Procrastination Destination
    • Puzzle of the Week
    • Weekly DC Comics Capsule Reviews
    • Adventures in Instant Potting
    • View All in Columns
  • DIY
    • Block of the Month
    • Clothing and Cosplay
    • Cooking and Recipes
    • PinBusted or PinTrusted
    • Printable Fun
    • View All in DIY
  • Entertainment
    • Books
    • Comic Books
    • Games
    • Music
    • TV and Movies
      • Forgotten Fandoms
      • YouTube and Streaming
    • Video Games
    • Conventions
    • View All in Entertainment
  • Family
    • Education
    • Family
  • Science
    • Experiments
    • Health
    • Summer Science Fun
    • Technology
    • View All in Science
  • Travel
    • Geeky States of America
  • Reviews
    • Apps
    • Electronics
    • Household Gadgets
    • Toys
    • View All in Reviews
  • Shop
    • Daily Deals
    • GeekMom Merch
    • Gift Guide
  • GeekMom Info
    • About GeekMom
    • RSS
    • Advertise on GeekMom
    • PR/Product Review Enquiries
    • Privacy Policy
    • Crowdfunding Review Guidelines
    • GeekMom Writers’ Other Projects
  • Visit GeekDad

Tag: Paralympics

Mike Shea tattoo

The Controversy Over Olympic Ring Tattoos

May 19, 2016December 9, 2017Judy Berna

For most people, having a tattoo is a meaningful thing. I don’t even have a tattoo (yet) but here I am writing yet another post about body ink, all because I stumbled upon a story that spoke to my heart, posted by an amputee friend on Facebook.

Continue Reading

The Top 14 Reasons Why I Love Winter X Games

February 13, 2015December 2, 2017Judy Berna1

Looking for a fun family trip that will appeal to all ages? Winter X Games may be the answer.

Continue Reading

Paralympics Drives New Technology

April 6, 2014November 23, 2017Judy Berna

Why are we still talking about the Paralympics, when they ended weeks ago? Because their influence will be felt for years to come.

Continue Reading

A Paralympic Commercial That Has Nothing To Do With Pity

March 4, 2014November 24, 2017Judy Berna

A Paralympic commercial that will make you see these athletes in a new way.

Continue Reading

Why Your Kids Will Want To Watch The Paralympics In 5 Days And Where You Can Find Them On TV.

March 2, 2014November 24, 2017Judy Berna3

From my personal experience, kids are fascinated by prosthetics and how they work. Watching world-class athletes compete with their world-class hardware makes for some amazing family viewing. It’s time to cheer for Team USA.

Continue Reading

Behind the Scenes at the Paralympics

September 6, 2012Judy Berna

What happens when prosthetic and adaptive equipment fails during the Paralympics? There’s a team waiting for them on the sidelines.

Continue Reading

Where to Watch the Paralympics — Hint: Good Luck in the U.S.

September 5, 2012Judy Berna

Where do you go to watch the Paralympic Games? In the U.S. your choices are very limited.

Continue Reading

Oscar Stirs Up More Controversy in the Paralympic Games

September 4, 2012Judy Berna

After stirring up controversy in the regular Olympic games, amputee runner Oscar Pistorius has a new battle to fight.

Continue Reading

Oscar’s Big Run

August 5, 2012Judy Berna

It was a joy to me, and many other disabled people, to see our man Oscar run in the big show. His smile was seen around the world. And we were all smiling with him. But in less than a minute it was over.

Continue Reading

A Race With Prosthetics at the London Olympics

July 9, 2012Judy Berna

Once again Oscar Pistorius, a double amputee, challenges able bodied runners, this time in the Olympics.

Continue Reading
Shop Now

GeekMom Masthead

Editor-in-Chief

Jenny Bristol

Publisher

Ken Denmead

Senior Editors

Sophie Brown, Patricia Vollmer, Matt Blum, Z, Jonathan H. Liu

Core Contributors

Rebecca Angel, Judy Berna, Nivi Engineer, Evil Genius Mum, Marziah Karch, M.J. Kaufmann, Elizabeth MacAndrew, Melanie Meadors, Kali Moulton, Sarah Pinault, Cathé Post, Ruth Suehle, Lisa Tate, Karen Walsh, and Amy Weir

Occasional Contributors

Missy Hayes, Claire Jennings, Jenn Mac, and Andrea Schwalm

Official GeekMom Pet

Fran Wilde

Associate Publishers*

Tim Johnides, Jeff Williams, Dante Lauretta, Magnus Dahlsröm, Jayson Peters, David Michael, Gerry Tolbert, Andrew Smith, Ray Wehrs, Joel Becker, Scott Gaeta, Beth Kee, Joey Mills, talkie_tim, Danny Marquardt, Adam Bruski, John Bain, Bill Moore, Adam Frank, Lacey Hays, Peter Morson, James Needham, Matt Fleming, Adam Anderson, Jim Reynolds, Seiler Hagan, Bryan Wade, Petrov Neutrino, Jay Shapiro

4moms rockaRoo Multi Plush baby swing

The 4moms rockaRoo provides the front to back gliding motion that babies love, in a com... [More]

Price: $179.99
Buy Now
News Vibrant | Theme: news-vibrant by CodeVibrant.