The Unexpected Way ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood’ is Helping My 8 Year Old Autistic Son
Natania’s 8-year-old might not be the demographic for Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, but he’s benefiting from the show to everyone’s surprise.
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A New Season of ‘SciGirls’ Premieres in April
The theme of the new season is “citizen science.”
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Odd Squad: Warehouse 13 For Kids
This is Odd Squad. Meet the agents of television’s newest sci-fi quasi-governmental agency. This is your kid’s Warehouse 13.
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Downton Abbey Season 5, Episode 3: Sympathy Butters No Parsnips
Cora has an admirer, Violet has a secret past, and Spratt has a case of side-eye. Let’s discuss.
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Season 5, Episode 2: Choosing Sides
Are you Team Tony or Team Charles? Team Cricket Pitch or Team Village Square? Team Wireless or Team Shakes Fist at Clouds? SO MANY QUESTIONS.
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Ready to Get Your Downton On?
Tonight’s the night! Season 5 of Downton Abbey airs on PBS this evening, January 4th. Here’s a peek at where we left off last season.
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Peg Plus Cat Amigurumi
GeekMom Sarah underwent a labor of love to create this crocheted feline for her favorite fellas. The finished product will bring much joy, though the pattern may challenge.
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Daleks on Sesame Street? ENUMERATE!
Did you ever think you’d see the TARDIS materialize on Sesame Street?
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LeVar Burton's New Kickstarter Brings the Magic of Reading Rainbow to Classrooms
LeVar Burton is launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise $1 million dollars to expand the modern digital Reading Rainbow program to the web. You can help bring the beloved show back to a new audience of kids on the web.
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Benedict Cumberbatch Shines in Sesame Street Short!
Our favorite Sherlock, Khan, and Smaug works on a simple math problem with Murray-arty and The Count!
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Melissa Wiley’s Downton Abbey Season 4, Episode 1 Recap
Are you craving GeekMom Melissa Wiley’s Downton Abbey recaps? Look no further than her personal blog for a discussion of this week’s two hour U.S. season premiere!
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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood Has a Pair of Purr-Fect Holiday Treats
The PBS hit has an album out and a special airing on Christmas Day.
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Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle Takes Over PBS on October 15
Tune in to PBS on October 15 for Superheroes: A Never-Ending Battle, a comprehensive look at the humble beginnings of the comic book industry.
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The New Season of Sesame Street May Be the Geekiest Yet
Parents will find themselves glued to the TV along with their preschoolers as celebrities near and dear to geek hearts stop by on the new season of Sesame Street.
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Procrastination Destination
Housework would never get done if it weren’t for procrastination. It’s amazing how important the organization of the spice cabinet is when I have a writing deadline. But the internet gives me so many, many ways to distract myself from the task at hand.
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 7
What did you think of the Downton Abbey season-ender? As always, we have lots to discuss. Join us for a recap and come talk me off the ledge.
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 6
Flappers, scandal, and cricket: join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s double-sized episode of Downton Abbey.
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 5
Join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s Downton Abbey. Salmon mousse, anyone?
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 4
Join us for a recap and discussion of this week’s Downton Abbey episode! What did you think?
Continue ReadingDownton Abbey Open Thread: Season 3, Episode 3
Let’s dish about last night’s Downton episode (January 20th, 2013 in the U.S.), shall we?
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