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Gaming Is Good for Your Health: Self-Medicating With Games

April 21, 2020April 20, 2020Evil Genius Mum11

Based on her panel at PAX Aust 2019, Evil Genius Mum gives us the whole discussion on how gaming is good for your health.

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‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ – A Mental Escape From The Pandemic

April 20, 2020April 19, 2020Dakster Sullivan

‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ is the perfect distraction during the pandemic for those with mental illness.

Tackle Your TBR Pile and Join the #StayHomeReadingRush

April 15, 2020April 14, 2020Sophie Brown

The #StayHomeReadingRush is a small, chilled out read-a-thon event that’s being run for four days starting tomorrow.

Unexpected Adventures in Mom School

April 7, 2020April 6, 2020Sarah Pinault1

Week three in pseudo home school. The natives are not yet restless, but the schedule has changed a few more times.

Another ‘COVID-19 Snow Day’ and a New Box of Tricks.

April 6, 2020April 6, 2020Sarah Pinault

Tumbling marbles, bells, slides and towers. Marbulous Marble Run is a fabulous addition to your quarantine survival kit!

MasterClass: Get Smarter During This Pandemic With The Experts

April 2, 2020April 1, 2020Dakster Sullivan

MasterClass hosts classes by some of the top people in their industries. Use this pandemic time to sharpen your mind and learn something new.

Local Comic Shops Endangered, #NCBD Canceled Due to COVID19

April 1, 2020April 1, 2020MAJK

No comic books to sell and lockdown orders are putting the cherished geek gathering places know as Local Comic Shops in a financial bind

Six Ways to Celebrate Birthdays During While Social Distancing

March 26, 2020March 26, 2020Ruth Suehle

How to cheer up a kid who’s celebrating their birthday without friends this year? We’ve got six ways to help.

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GeekMom Review Roundup: 50+ Educational Games, Activities, and Apps

March 25, 2020March 24, 2020Sophie Brown

I have reviewed dozens of educational apps, games, activity books and more, here is a roundup of over 50 of these, organized by subject.

LEGO MiniMasters 6: Celebrating Women’s History Month

March 23, 2020March 22, 2020Karen Walsh

LEGO MiniMasters 6: Women’s History Month gives resources for kids to learn about famous women, then design a build based on their learning.

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There’s Too Much to Do During a Quarantine

March 19, 2020March 18, 2020Amy Weir

Looking for ways to keep busy during a quarantine? You’re apparently not me, then.

Viruses as Weapons? Caltech Biologist Doesn’t Think So

March 18, 2020March 17, 2020Melanie Meadors

Viruses have been used as weapons in movies and conspiracy theories for years, but is it plausible? A Caltech biologist weighs in.

Nerds to the Rescue! Help Students in Your Community During COVID-19

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Rebecca Angel7

We as a community can help our students thrive during this challenging time by bridging the digital divide and offering tech-savviness.

Cabin Fever: What To Do On a COVID-19 ‘Snow Day’

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Sarah Pinault

When cabin fever hits, whether due to snow or virus, GeekMom has you covered with all manner of boredom busters.

LEGO MiniMasters 1: Ecosystem

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020Karen Walsh

Home with the kids for the foreseeable future?? Karen provides us a daily dose of LEGO Builds that will keep the kids busy and (shhh!) they’ll learn something along the way.

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Anxiety — How to Stay Calm

March 14, 2020March 15, 2020Dakster Sullivan1

Here are some ways I’m doing self-care during this stressful time in our global economy.

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10 Books to Read During a Pandemic

March 13, 2020March 15, 2020Dakster Sullivan

COVID-19 has a lot of people stressing out. Now is a great time to dive into a good book to distract you. Here are my top 10 favorites.

‘Strange Academy’ #1: Strange Times, Strange People.

March 9, 2020March 9, 2020MAJK

‘Strange Academy #1’ is the Marvel comic book we’ve been needing. An energetic and engaging read for both adult readers and younger fans.

Cover of Friends, Foes, and Other Fine Folk

A Guide to NPC Diversity in RPGs

March 5, 2020March 4, 2020Rebecca Angel

‘Friends, Foes, and Other Fine Folks’ has 58 NPCs for your game to easily bring diversity into any setting. A variety of age, gender, orientation, disabilities, and skin color and body shapes creates a better playing experience.

Talking to Your Kids about the Coronavirus

March 2, 2020Sarah Pinault2

Take a look at the comic strip designed to help kids understand the coronavirus and how it impacts them, courtesy of NPR.