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Pride Month 2020: ‘Who’s Your Real Mom?’ by Bernadette Green

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020Sophie Brown

This June, GeekMom is celebrating Pride Month. Today’s book review is ‘Who’s Your Real Mom?’ by Bernadette Green, illustrated by Anna Zobel.

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The GeekMom Halloween Reading Roundup 2019

October 15, 2019October 14, 2019Sophie Brown

Our Halloween reading roundup has a spooky story for every age group from preschoolers to adults; there’s sure to be something for everyone.

17 Road Trip Essentials for Young Kids

April 6, 2017December 12, 2017Jackie Reeve

If you’re planning a road trip this spring or summer, or even if you’re just looking for some go-to gear for day trips, this is what GeekMom Jackie loves right now.

BB-8 Symmetry Painting for Kids (or Grownups)

February 1, 2016December 15, 2017Kelly Knox

This Star Wars: The Force Awakens painting is so quick and easy, you might end up with a BB-8 art gallery in mere minutes!

Toy Fair 2014: The Small Fry Edition

March 11, 2014November 24, 2017Jackie Reeve

Last month’s Toy Fair highlighted the best new toys for 2014, and there were some great options out there for the preschool and under crowd.

Experiment With Fun in Toca Lab

December 28, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

Toca Lab encourages little scientists to run different experiments on “elements” to discover something new.

How to Play Barbies Without Going Crazy

October 6, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox7

Here are four ways to play dolls that don’t involve shopping, weddings, or trips to the hair salon.

App Review: Daniel Tiger's Day & Night

September 21, 2013November 24, 2017Sophie Brown

GeekMom Sarah and my sons have fallen in love with Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood.

The New Season of Sesame Street May Be the Geekiest Yet

September 15, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox2

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.

Robot Turtles: Programming for Preschoolers

September 13, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox3

Dan Shapiro devised a board game that he and his four-year-old children can play together.

The Fun on Peg + Cat Adds Up This Fall on PBS Kids

June 27, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox2

If The Chicken Problem is any indication, Peg + Cat will be a fantastic way to get preschoolers like my daughter excited about solving problems.

Throw Your Money at the Fresh Beat Band Concert – But Don’t Throw Your Kids, Please

April 23, 2013November 24, 2017Kelly Knox

After a high-demand concert tour last year, the Fresh Beats are coming back this fall to a city near you for a show certain to get your kids on their feet.

Book Review: Robot Zombie Frankenstein!

May 10, 2012Ruth Suehle

How many of the following does your preschooler find appealing: robots, zombies, monsters, pirates, superheroes, pie? The more of those you say “Yes” to, the more you should take a look at Robot Zombie Frankenstein!

Kari Byron, Mythbuster Mom: Preschool Hustle

June 20, 2011Kari Byron172

I am writing another $50 check, to another preschool … just for the chance to have my application reviewed. The more I think about this game, the more it feels like a grift. I show up to a potential preschool along with a dozen other mommies and daddies to compete for a spot that may […]

GeekMom Tips: Meal In A Muffin Tin

November 8, 2010Laura Grace Weldon

For a change, make a meal in a muffin tin.