The Tale of 6 Cities That Have Changed Names Over Time
Whatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice!
Continue ReadingWhatever happened to Constantinople? Where’s Old York? And what is Peking duck? History nerds rejoice!
Continue ReadingSometimes it feels like picking a kid-friendly activity isn’t a question of how fun it will be but a careful balance of in which way it’s going to suck.
Continue ReadingHere’s a handful of artists I’ve discovered at SDCC this year—and their respective online shops so you can get the full SDCC art hoarding experience.
Continue ReadingAfter transitioning from being a working mom to a stay-at-home mom, I struggled to maintain an identity. Here is helpful advice I’ve received over my last year as a SAHM.
Continue ReadingThis month we discovered some new and old library books, many of them nonfiction picture books featuring many brave women. Oh, and also slugs.
Continue ReadingI chat with ‘Smore’ magazine founder Sarita Menon about her motivation for this new endeavor.
Continue ReadingHere’s how I transitioned my first child’s bedtime read-aloud routine from picture books to novels, and how we’re doing it differently the second time.
Continue ReadingHaving breastfed both of my children for a whole year each, I had a lot of time to ponder this evolutionary trait we share with our mammal cousins. So I did some research, and it turns out lactation in nature is even weirder than I thought.
Continue ReadingInstead of making a resolution, assign your new year a word. A mantra. Rather than define success as a concrete goal, success is the journey.
Continue ReadingAn updated list of toys, kits, and books that teach kids to code. Perfect for celebrating Hour of Code or under your Yuletide tree.
Continue ReadingBrought to you by the popular trivia podcast, the ‘Good Job, Brain!’ book delivers trivia goodness to test yourself or stump your loved ones.
Continue ReadingIt won’t be easy. Tears will be shed. Cardboard papercuts will probably occur. But you can do it. You can organize your game closet. I believe in you.
Continue ReadingMy family’s favorite read-alouds this month cover embracing what makes you different, finding beauty in ordinary life, and coping with the death of loved ones.
Continue ReadingA look at this GeekMom’s favorite new art from SDCC this year.
Continue ReadingOur random grab bag of library books this month ended up containing multiple books with characters who get eaten! Still, they ended up being some of favorite read-alouds this month!
Continue ReadingOur favorites picture books included stories monsters under the bed, mimes, writer’s block, and unruly fathers. Plus, we got to read a new graphic novel about alien abduction and a spunky little girl.
Continue ReadingMy daughter loved playing ‘The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker’ so much that she requested a ‘Zelda’-themed party for her 6th birthday—much to the delight of her nerdy parents!
Continue ReadingSocial Security recently released the baby names given in 2015. Which pop culture icons made an impact?
Continue ReadingMy family’s favorites this month include some picture books and graphic novels covering epic stories about robots who can’t fall asleep, the power of music and kindness, what it means to lie, cardboard creatures coming to life, and a girl and her sword.
Continue ReadingI always enjoyed ‘Curious George,’ but something eventually started nagging at me; why are so many of the male characters so desperately incompetent?
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