Enneagram: A Practical Personality Type System
The Enneagram personality theory groups people by basic motivations, offering insight into what makes us tick.
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Author: Amy Kraft
A Minority-Full ‘Wrinkle In Time’ Is All Right With Me
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.
Continue ReadingToca Boca: Mayhem and Makeovers
Toca Cars and Toca Hair Salon Me are two great additions to the Toca Boca suite of kids’ apps.
Continue ReadingMy Speakeasy Addiction
Speakeasy with Paul F. Tompkins is an addictive web series that gives you a rare earnest look into the world of comedy and entertainment.
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GeekMom Holiday Traditions: Holiday FaceTime
When you’re unable to visit loved ones for the holidays, let technology bring them to you.
Continue ReadingGeekMom Holiday Traditions: Gamify Your Gift-Giving
A Yankee gift swap is a great way to save money while simultaneously entertaining all of the adults at your holiday party.
Continue ReadingBuild an Epic Paper Marble Run
With the help of PaperRollerCoasters.com you can build your own marble run tower out of paper.
Continue ReadingExploring Our Dark Universe with Neil deGrasse Tyson
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.
Continue ReadingStride and Prejudice: A Jane Austen Endless Runner
Celebrate the 200th birthday of Pride and Prejudice with this Jane-Austen-inspired endless runner app.
Continue ReadingThe Search for Kids' Comics at NYCC
While we were able to come home with a few gems, New York Comic Con was lacking in comics for kids this year.
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Schmovie: For Outlandish Movie and Game Lovers
Schmovie is a game where players come up with the funniest movie titles to present to the Schmovie producer. Hilarious for all ages.
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Popcade: Real Arcade Fun
A pint-sized arcade cabinet with huge arcade fun. You’re going to want a Popcade to call your own.
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ComiXology: The Changing Face of Comic Book Readers
ComiXology has much that’s new in time for NYCC: new partnerships, new sales, and even a new kind of reader.
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Toon Academy: Minecraft
By teaching other kids to play Minecraft using Toontastic, kids can win a prize package from MinecraftEDU and Launchpad Toys.
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Maker Faire New York: The Next Generation
Maker Faire New York this year had more than ever to do with (and buy for) kids.
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Maker Faire New York: Fueling My 3D Fantasies
If you have an interest in 3D printing, Maker Faire has the power to turn that interest into an obsession.
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Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2: Attack of the Foodimals
The sequel to Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs doesn’t disappoint fans of the first movie. Plus, adorable foodimals!
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Toolbox Jewelry: Adornments for Makers
Toolbox Jewelry is one of the best Klutz kits yet, perfect for young, fashionable makers.
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Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters Director Thor Freudenthal Balances Humor and Darkness
Thor Freudenthal gives a behind the scenes peek at Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters.
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Preschoolers Make It Snow in August
Amaze preschoolers with your magical instant snow and Mentos geysers.
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Grumpy Catbus is Out of Service
You need this print mashup of Grumpy Cat and My Neighbor Totoro.
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Diving Into Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters
Percy Jackson fans are going to be pleased with the second screen installment, Sea of Monsters.
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IDC: Innovative Tech for Kids
IDC, the Interaction Design and Children conference, highlighted the best of innovation and research around tech for kids.
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Geeking Out Over the Emmy Nominations
The Emmy nominations are out, and they’re chock full of good news for TV geeks.
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Summer Reading with StarWalk Kids
Check out the StarWalk Kids ebook library, free for the month of July.
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New Kids' Tech from LeapFrog
LeapFrog’s shows off its exciting new developments, the LeapPad Ultra and the LeapReader.
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A Birthday Present Scavenger Hunt
Make any birthday gift more exciting with a scavenger hunt custom made for the birthday boy or girl.
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BookExpo 2013: Great Books for GeekKids
From Pokemon to Pride and Prejudice, BookExpo America 2013 was loaded with books to please your GeekKids.
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Williamspurrrrg: Hipster Cats for the Whole Family
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.
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Was it Book Expo or Star Wars Expo?
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.
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