Raising Geek Generation 2.0

Procrastination Destination: Cows!

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Rebecca Angel • 0 Comments

How does Rebecca Angel come up with topics for Procrastination Destination? This month, it was from an udderly fun music video featuring cows! Read More

Smart, Kind Characters in Children’s Media: What Gender Equality Needs

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Karen Walsh • 1 Comment

We need smart, kind characters in children’s media. Mainstream culture reflects and reinforces cultural norms. To change society, change media. Read More

Geekdad Passport: Four Corners Monument

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Tom Fassbender • 0 Comments

I’ve long been fascinated by the Four Corners quadripoint in the United States. So when we planned a three-week adventure across the United States, Four Corners Monument was one of our must-see destinations. Read More

What Con Is Right for You & Your Family?

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Corrina Lawson • 0 Comments

There are so many geeky conventions now. Ask these questions to decide which cons might be right for you or your family. Read More

SDCC 2017: DC Collectibles Reveals Gotham City Garage Supergirl and Batgirl

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Anthony Karcz • 0 Comments

DC Collectibles is at SDCC 2017 with a whole new catalog of action figures and statues. From Justice League, to Gotham City Garage and beyond! Read More

Playmobil Playroom: Cruise Ship

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Jamie Greene • 0 Comments

This month in the Playmobil Playroom: The Family Fun Cruise Ship (6978)! Read More

SDCC 2017: Hasbro Reveals Transformers ‘Power of the Primes’ Toys

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Anthony Karcz • 0 Comments

Hasbro has revealed the first figures from the upcoming Power of the Primes toy line and it’s a satisfyingly deep dive into G1 Transformers history. Read More

It’s Okay to Like Things – On Fandom, Favorites, and Fatherhood

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Z • 0 Comments

What’s the difference between an over-enthusiast GeekDad and one of those out-of-control youth sports parents? Painfully little, it turns out. Read More

‘Life of the Party’ for July 21, 2017

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

Adventures in Mermaid Hair

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Dakster Sullivan • 0 Comments

Dakster went mermaid hair for the summer and learned more about herself than she expected. Read More

Geek Daily Deals for July 21, 2017: Get an HD Camcorder for $42; Deals on Lenovo Mini-Desktops

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments

Geek Daily Deals on a cheap camcorder so your kids can make movies without risking your phone. Or pick up a tiny Lenovo desktop computer at a great price! Read More

Re-Roll: This Week’s Tabletop Game News for Week 29 — July 15 to July 21, 2017

Posted on 21 July, 2017 by Dave Banks • 0 Comments

The board game (and board game-related!) news that caught our attention for the week ending July 21, 2017. Read More

GeekDad Daily Deal: Lifetime Subscription to Proxy VPN Solid Plan

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Darren Blankenship • 0 Comments

Get secure with a Lifetime Subscription to Proxy VPN Solid Plan: 91% off! Read More

‘Life of the Party’ for July 20, 2017

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

What Makes for a Perfect ‘Doctor Who?’

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Ricardo Rebelo • 1 Comment

Rockstar, Crazy Uncle, the Greatest Ever: we look back at the evolution of the Doctor. Read More

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘Dunkirk’

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Dave Banks • 0 Comments

The film, about the evacuation of the British Expeditionary Forces and their allies from the beaches of Dunkirk, is a most unconventional war film. Read More

The Life and Tragedy of one Abe Sapien

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Mariana Ruiz • 0 Comments

The last story arc of Mignola’s classic hero is one for the books. Read More

Geek Daily Deals for July 20, 2017: Save on the Thermo Tank Water Bottle; Kids Indoor/Outdoor Play Tent

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments

Geek Daily Deals on an excellent stainless steel vacuum-sealed water bottle. Or pick up a fold-up indoor/outdoor play tent! Read More

Book Review: Night Witches

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Evil Genius Mum • 1 Comment

You need to read ‘Night Witches.’ Here’s why. Read More

Gear up for Comic Con with Allposters.com Giveaway

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Dakster Sullivan • 0 Comments

Time for an AllPosters giveaway! Read More

Road to Kickstarter Part 3: Defining a Kickstarter’s Online Presence

Posted on 20 July, 2017 by Claire Jennings • 0 Comments

This week, it is all about the web presence of a Kickstarter, which is so much more than the Kickstarter page itself. Read More

GeekDad Daily Deal: The Fader Stealth Drone

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Darren Blankenship • 0 Comments

Take fun to new heights with the Fader Stealth Drone: 23% off! Read More

DC This Week – July 19, 2017: Batman ’66 Makes Like Future Man

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Ray Goldfield • 0 Comments

Batman ’66 gets a Flight Ring when the Legion of Superheroes come calling, while Kite-Man’s origin is detailed in Batman #27, and Nightwing is heartbroken in Nightwing #25. Read More

‘Treat Yourself’ Will Delight Your Kids This Summer

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley • 0 Comments

‘Treat Yourself: How to Make 93 Ridiculously Fun No-Bake Crispy Rice Treats’ will delight your children *and* your sweet tooth this summer! Read More

Geek Daily Deals for July 19, 2017: Save on HP Omen Gaming Laptops; KeySmart Keychain Organizer For $10!

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Ken Denmead • 0 Comments

Geek Daily Deals on some potent HP Omen gaming laptops. Or pick up a KeySmart organizer and take the jangle out of your pocket! Read More

Pure Energy: Go Farther This Summer in the 2017 Toyota Prius Prime

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Anthony Karcz • 2 Comments

The latest plug-in hybrid from Toyota is more than meets the eye. (And I promise that’s the only time I’ll use that joke.) Read More

GoldieBlox Releases New Video Series to Get Girls Tinkering

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Tim Bailey • 0 Comments

To encourage kids to hack their world, engineering toy company GoldieBlox has released two new live-action weekly video series on YouTube. Read More

Water Your Lawn the Smart Way with the Rachio Sprinkler Controller

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Rob Huddleston • 0 Comments

Even your lawn can join the Internet of Things with the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Read More

GeekDad Review: ‘Splatoon 2’ Leaves an Indelible Mark on the Nintendo Switch

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Z • 4 Comments

I am calling it; ‘Splatoon 2’ is my game of the year for 2017. Read More

Tabletop Kickstarter Alert: Hand of Glory

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Robin Brooks • 0 Comments

A miniatures Kickstarter with a difference. Hand of Glory has interchangeable hands to make a myriad of heroes. Read More

‘Life of the Party’ for July 19, 2017

Posted on 19 July, 2017 by Travis Hanson • 0 Comments

Chaotic what? ‘Life of the Party: Realities of an RPG’er.’ Read More

Rejoice: The 13th Doctor Is a Woman

Posted on 18 July, 2017 by Shiri Sondheimer • 3 Comments

The 13th Doctor is a woman. This is a magnificent thing for everyone and a well-deserved gut punch to toxic masculinity. Let us all celebrate. Read More

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