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Gather ‘Round, Padawans (Part Six): The Kid, The Cowboy, The Devil, and Foggy Nelson

December 16, 2015December 4, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

We need to give our sons the right to feel. The right to express those feelings safely. We need to accept it and encourage it.

Coding at the Apple Store: Our Hour of Code Experience

December 14, 2015December 4, 2017Karen Walsh

When I heard that the Apple store ten minutes from my house would be providing an in-store class for kids, I couldn’t get my kid signed up fast enough.

Is Donald Trump Leading the U.S. Down the Path to the Dark Side?

December 12, 2015December 4, 2017Sophie Brown2

This election season, are there political lessons we should learn from the Star Wars prequels?

Help Me, Obi-Wan Kenobi: Death, Survivor’s Guilt, and the Power of a Well-Timed Story

December 11, 2015December 4, 2017Amy Weir8

Many people turn to angels in times of grief, but sometimes what a kid really needs is a Jedi.

GeekMom Fail: My Kids Don’t Like the ‘Star Wars’ Movies

December 9, 2015December 16, 2017Nicole Wakelin3

Today, just like most ever geek on the planet, I am counting down the days until “Star Wars:The Force Awakens” hits theaters. We have tickets for the whole family and, here it comes, my kids couldn’t care less

I’m Doing it Wrong?: Star Wars & the Next Generation

December 5, 2015December 4, 2017Lisa Hollander2

My parents took me to see the original trilogy in the movie theaters. But times change….

‘Star Wars’ Saga Gold Box Unboxing with SuperHeroStuff.com

December 4, 2015December 4, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Dakster unboxes the Star Wars Saga Gold box from SuperHeroStuff.com. Is it force filled or flopped?

I was a Teenage Girl Star Wars Fan

December 3, 2015December 4, 2017Maya K2

The objective measure is how the movies were positioned at the time. It wasn’t conceived for narrow appeal. It was aimed at a broad market. This was, after all, an era before targeted ads. Before the market was as sliced and diced as it is now.

Geeky Coffee Cozies to Knit and Crochet

December 3, 2015December 4, 2017Tesla Doty

Most of the time these sleeves end up in the trash instead of recycled. Why use a boring paper sleeve when you can rock a piece of geeky art work instead?

Go Navy! Beat Army! Star Wars Style

December 2, 2015December 4, 2017Patricia Vollmer

As a huge Star Wars geek, Patricia will be rooting for Navy on December 12 as gratitude for coming up with such a brilliant “spirit video” as the one that was uploaded this week in advance of the Army/Navy football game. Navy has beaten Army for the past 13 years in a row… “May the 14 be with you!”

8 Ways to Celebrate ‘Star Wars’ With Your Youngest Fans

December 2, 2015December 15, 2017Jackie Reeve

December 18th will be like a national holiday for ‘Star Wars’ fans. But what about your youngest Star Wars fans, who may be too young to actually see ‘The Force Awakens’ in theaters?

Gather ‘Round Padawans (Part 4): Star Wars: Princess Leia Gets the Shaft

November 30, 2015December 4, 2017Shiri Sondheimer1

There is no question of Leia Organa’s importance to the Star Wars saga. She’s the heart of the rebellion, uniter of farm boys and scoundrels, a brilliant tactician, a brave soldier, and a survivor.

The Force Awakens…A New Set of ‘Star Wars’ Snowflakes

November 20, 2015December 15, 2017Lisa Tate2

Anthony Herrera celebrates the latest ‘Star Wars’ chapter with his 2015 snowflake patterns.

Comikaze Expo Panel: Pop Culture and Parenting 2015

November 12, 2015December 4, 2017Melody Mooney

Check out this video of our very own Lucas Moras as Mini Kylo Ren in a lightsaber duel with a Sith Master from the recent Comikaze Expo.

‘Star Wars’ Lessons Part 2: ‘Kanan: The Last Padawan’

November 11, 2015December 4, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Kanan, the Last Padawan, offers the perfect platform to talk to kids about life and loss.

The Hour of Code Awakens: Build Your Own Game With Star Wars

November 11, 2015December 4, 2017Evil Genius Mum

Disney is teaming up with Code.org for The Hour of Code, and kids can make their OWN Star Wars game!

PAX Australia 2015 (Part 2): Indie Video Games Steal the Show

November 8, 2015December 15, 2017Evil Genius Mum

PAX Aust – The Hype! The Glitz! The Gaming! Evil Genius Mum has worked her way through all of that to find the five best video games for you and your spawnlings. What a sacrifice!