Amy Kraft, Author at GeekDad

Enneagram: A Practical Personality Type System

Posted on May 22, 2016 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

The Enneagram personality theory groups people by basic motivations, offering insight into what makes us tick. Read More

A Minority-Full ‘Wrinkle In Time’ Is All Right With Me

Posted on May 17, 2016 by Amy Kraft • 3 Comments

The newest feature film adaptation of ‘A Wrinkle In Time’ is casting mixed-race and minority leads, and I for one am all for it. Read More

Toca Boca: Mayhem and Makeovers

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Toca Cars and Toca Hair Salon Me are two great additions to the Toca Boca suite of kids’ apps. Read More

My Speakeasy Addiction

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins is an addictive web series that gives you a rare earnest look into the world of comedy and entertainment. Read More

GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Holiday FaceTime

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

When you’re unable to visit loved ones for the holidays, let technology bring them to you. Read More

GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Gamify Your Gift-Giving

Posted on December 4, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 2 Comments

A Yankee gift swap is a great way to save money while simultaneously entertaining all of the adults at your holiday party. Read More

Build an Epic Paper Marble Run

Posted on December 2, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

With the help of PaperRollerCoasters.com you can build your own marble run tower out of paper. Read More

Exploring Our Dark Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Don’t be afraid of the Dark Universe. Neil deGrasse Tyson hosts this new space show at the Hayden Planetarium all about dark matter and dark energy. Read More

Stride and Prejudice: A Jane Austen Endless Runner

Posted on November 2, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Celebrate the 200th birthday of Pride and Prejudice with this Jane-Austen-inspired endless runner app. Read More

The Search for Kids' Comics at NYCC

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

While we were able to come home with a few gems, New York Comic Con was lacking in comics for kids this year. Read More

Schmovie: For Outlandish Movie and Game Lovers

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

Schmovie is a game where players come up with the funniest movie titles to present to the Schmovie producer. Hilarious for all ages. Read More

Popcade: Real Arcade Fun

Posted on October 14, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

A pint-sized arcade cabinet with huge arcade fun. You’re going to want a Popcade to call your own. Read More

ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 9 Comments

ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader. Read More

Toon Academy: Minecraft

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

By teaching other kids to play Minecraft using Toontastic, kids can win a prize package from MinecraftEDU and Launchpad Toys. Read More

Maker Faire New York: The Next Generation

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

Maker Faire New York this year had more than ever to do with (and buy for) kids. Read More

Maker Faire New York: Fueling My 3D Fantasies

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

If you have an interest in 3D printing, Maker Faire has the power to turn that interest into an obsession. Read More

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Attack of the Foodimals

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

The sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs doesn’t disappoint fans of the first movie. Plus, adorable foodimals! Read More

Toolbox Jewelry: Adornments for Makers

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

Toolbox Jewelry is one of the best Klutz kits yet, perfect for young, fashionable makers. Read More

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Director Thor Freudenthal Balances Humor and Darkness

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Thor Freudenthal gives a behind the scenes peek at Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters. Read More

Preschoolers Make It Snow in August

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

Amaze preschoolers with your magical instant snow and Mentos geysers. Read More

Grumpy Catbus is Out of Service

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

You need this print mashup of Grumpy Cat and My Neighbor Totoro. Read More

Diving Into Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Percy Jackson fans are going to be pleased with the second screen installment, Sea of Monsters. Read More

IDC: Innovative Tech for Kids

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

IDC, the Interaction Design and Children conference, highlighted the best of innovation and research around tech for kids. Read More

Geeking Out Over the Emmy Nominations

Posted on July 18, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

The Emmy nominations are out, and they’re chock full of good news for TV geeks. Read More

Summer Reading with StarWalk Kids

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Check out the StarWalk Kids ebook library, free for the month of July. Read More

New Kids' Tech from LeapFrog

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 7 Comments

LeapFrog’s shows off its exciting new developments, the LeapPad Ultra and the LeapReader. Read More

A Birthday Present Scavenger Hunt

Posted on June 23, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 7 Comments

Make any birthday gift more exciting with a scavenger hunt custom made for the birthday boy or girl. Read More

BookExpo 2013: Great Books for GeekKids

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 4 Comments

From Pokemon to Pride and Prejudice, BookExpo America 2013 was loaded with books to please your GeekKids. Read More

Williamspurrrrg: Hipster Cats for the Whole Family

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 0 Comments

Williamspurrrrg is a family-friendly app where you dress up cats in hipster accessories. The trick is that all accessories go on at the same time, which means you’ll need a second pair of hands. Read More

Was it Book Expo or Star Wars Expo?

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Amy Kraft • 1 Comment

As I walked the floors of this year’s Book Expo America, I noticed Star Wars popping up in booth after booth. Here are some of the books coming soon to a galaxy near you. Read More

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