Geeky Crafts at the Maker’s Fair
Every once in a blue moon I get in a crafty mood; I put my laptop aside and take out the paint, scissors and glue. Occasionally, I take my hand-made wares to a craft market, or in this case, a ... The...
View ArticleReview of Just Dance 3 for Wii
I have two boys in my house and watch as they play video games that they like; the ones where you have to beat a level or find the secrets, beat the boss and save the day. My attention span ... The...
View ArticleBil Keane, Creator of The Family Circus Comic, Passes Away
Bil Keane, who is best known for creating the comic The Family Circus, has passed away at age 89. He passed away from congestive heart failure after his condition worsened over the last month. When I...
View ArticleWhat Veterans Day Means to Me
A few days ago, my son Michael had the privilege of being the Master of Ceremonies at the Veterans Day Ceremony at his middle school, Caddo Middle Magnet. He did an excellent job, and I am very proud...
View ArticleComing Soon:The Walking Dead Video Game
The Walking Dead series on AMC is in its second season and is hugely popular, so it seems only natural that it would be getting its own video game. Although there is no release date yet, sources say...
View ArticleBeing Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey – Review
Last week, I had the pleasure, the very wonderful pleasure, of taking my youngest son Sammy to our local indie theater for a viewing of Being Elmo: A Puppeteer’s Journey. The film follows the rise of...
View ArticleReview: Take a Deep Breath by Nina Shapiro, MD
There are plenty of challenges that we face as parents. Some are simple, like learning how to simultaneously change a diaper, finish a phone call and prevent your child from knocking over everything on...
View ArticleKeeping Your Kid’s Apps in One Place with Famigo Sandbox
My three year old loves to play with my smart phone and she knows how to use it well enough to pull up her favorite game of Angry Birds. But she also has been known to make calls to her ... The post...
View ArticleGeekMom Book Club: The Hobbit – Week 1
It’s now been a week since the announcement of the GeekMom Book Club. Hopefully now everyone has started our book selection for February / March, which is The Hobbit. If you haven’t, there is plenty of...
View ArticleKeeping Your Children Safe Online: Why ‘Stranger Danger’ Doesn’t Work
If you grew up in the United States, or if you grew up in Canada and had access to American television networks, you may remember the “Stranger Danger” PSAs. If you are unfamiliar with this campaign,...
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Battle of the iPhone Cases
In a perfect world, I wouldn't be a klutz and I would never drop my phone. On the off chance that something happened to my device, like my six-year old son, it would survive the experience unscathed....
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Suggestions For Best Star Trek Episodes?
Ok, so my children have never seen a Star Trek episode. Not one. Stop throwing things at me! We were hanging out with my dad awhile ago and he and I started chatting about the ethics of Voyager...
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Travel Week: The Best of GeekMom
A collection of posts from the GeekMom archives for travel week. Stop here if you have spent the last year+ reading other, less interesting websites. The post Travel Week: The Best of GeekMom appeared...
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Isn’t Your Child More Than a Number?
Writing teachers Amy Ludwig VanDerwater and Barry Lane have teamed up to remind parents and policymakers that children are much more than a score on a standardized test. The post Isn’t Your Child More...
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Please Vote for Noah’s Light Foundation
Jedi Noah Larkin was a very special boy to my 501st Legion garrison. We had the honor of helping him celebrate his birthday last year and this year, we helped honor him at this memorial service in...
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The Aftermath of 9/11 Now That I’m a Parent
GeekMom Sarah reflects on the emotions experienced when flying pre/post 9/11 and pre/post children. The post The Aftermath of 9/11 Now That I’m a Parent appeared first on GeekMom.
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Star Trek Week: How Voyager Got Me Through It All
The only time I stood up to my bullying stepfather was about Star Trek The post Star Trek Week: How Voyager Got Me Through It All appeared first on GeekMom.
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Get the Most From the Disney Theme Parks With Touring Plans
Touringplans.com is a website that claims to have the power to save you four hours of waiting in line in a single day at the Disney theme parks. With touring plans, crowd calendar and a wait time app,...
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13 Halloween Safety Tips From Local Law Enforcement
As you get ready for the cosplay holiday of the year, take some time to review these safety tips from local enforcement and make sure your child has everything they need to stay safe this and every...
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Constellation Conversations
My son is a smart kid, but he was always tall for his age. This matters in how people judged him. His sister was three years older, but they were about the same height. Family and friends treated them...
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