DK strike gold again with ‘Inventions: A Children’s Encyclopedia.’ It’s another great reference book perfect for the family library. Read More
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Word Wednesday: ‘Inventions: A Children’s Encyclopedia’
Category Archives: Geek Culture
‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ Returns
Announced today at the ‘Star Wars: Clone Wars’ panel, the series will continue and finish with 12 new episodes! Read More
Word Wednesday: #Awkward (A Guide to Growing Up Online)
Online saftey. Always a concern for modern parents. ‘Dr Christian’s Guide to Growing Up Online’ helps your kids stay safe on the internet. Read More
SDCC 2018 Exclusive Hyper-Phase Voltron
The SDCC Exclusive Hyper-Phase Voltron will be available at SDCC starting tonight at Preview Night! Read More
The Getting Excited for SDCC 2018 Post
San Diego Comic Con 2018 starts this week with Preview Night on Wednesday, July 18, 2017, and I will be attending. Here are all of the things I’m most excited about! Read More
50 Phrases Your Kids Will Never Hear
Technology and culture moves quickly, and ideas that were commonplace when we were kids have faded away. Check out these 50 phases that our kids will probably never hear spoken. Read More
Mycharge ‘Hub Plus’ Portable Charger Review
Mycharge offers one of the best portable power solutions I have ever tried with the Hub Plus! Read More
Neil Gaiman’s ‘A Study In Emerald’- Is Finally Adapted to a Graphic Novel!
It is my privilege to present this amazing work to you. A Study in Emerald. Writer: Neil Gaiman, Rafael Albuquerque, Rafael Scavone Artist: Rafael Albuquerque, Dave Stewart Colorist: Dave Stewart Cover Artist: Rafael Albuquerque Read More
Word Wednesday: “You Are Awesome” by Matthew Syed
“Practice Makes Awesome” is the mantra from Matthew Syed’s book for ages 11-16. Help your kids unlock their potential with “You Are Awesome.” Read More
Coolermaster CK552 Keyboard Review
I recommend the Cooler Master CK552 for those looking for a solid keyboard and want to do moderate gaming. Users will get a taste of what high-end keyboards have to offer without the high price. Read More
Con Artists: Denver Comic Con
No, not that kind of con artist. I’m talking about the amazing people whose sketches, illustrations, and paintings were on display this year in Artist Alley at the Denver Comic Con. And while there were dozens of booths selling thousands of pieces, these three in particular were the ones I found myself coming back to (and, yes, spending money on). Read More
Parting Ways With Your Smart Home
When the Smart Home craze really started taking off a few years ago I was incredibly excited but also quite hesitant to jump in with both feet. Unfortunately I was stuck renting a house (thanks a lot, global financial meltdown) and afraid to make any substantive modifications to someone else’s home. All of that changed four years ago when we finally bought our current house.But what happens when it’s time to move? Read More
Trailer Theater: Bumblebee, Rolling Cities, Post-Apocalyptic Lego’s and More
Huge animation sequels from Warner Bros., Universal and Disney, a surprisingly heartfelt robot reboot, Jamie Lee Curtis back to trick-or-treating and more make up the latest edition of Trailer Theater, with your look at the best film and gaming trailers of the past few weeks. Read More
Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Is EPCOT Center for kids?
Living in Florida I often get a singular question from friends and family visiting Walt Disney World: Will my kids like EPCOT? Read More
BlackBerry KEY2 Is Beautiful, Powerful, and Secure
Robust Android plus the BlackBerry keyboard and all the features that make a modern high-end smartphone. Read More
Country Time Lemonade Helping Kids Everywhere This Summer
Country Time Lemonade is coming to the aid of kids who have had their lemonade stands shut down. Tastes like justice! Read More
A Perennial Evolves With ‘Highlights Hangout!’
‘Highlights for Children’ moves into the modern age with a new podcast for kids, ‘Highlights Hangout!’ Read More
We Need to Stop Losing Immigrant Children and Taking Them From Their Parents
Unaccompanied immigrant children are being lost in the foster care system. The government is pledging to take immigrant children away from their parents. This has to stop. Read More
Doesn’t Everyone Use a Spreadsheet to Research a New Car Purchase?
I’m looking at buying a new three-row SUV, and there are so many choices, and so much information to process, what’s a geeky engineer to do? Why, start a spreadsheet and do some analysis! Read More
Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: Infinity War!
What could prepare my 11-year old for Thanos’s onslaught? Not “Black Panther.” Not “Thor: Ragnarok.” No, this movie was going to move him in a new way. Read More
Dude! You Totally Won a Signed Copy of ‘Dude!’ (A Book for Kids)
‘Dude!’ is a charming children’s book for kids from 4-8, about two friends, a platypus and a beaver, who want to go surfing. But there’s a shark hanging out in the water. Dude! [Sponsored] Read More
Word Wednesday – ‘The Bacteria Book’
With its bright, bilious green cover, and bumpy bacteria cartoon drawings, The Bacteria Book immediately draws its readers in. It demands to be opened, to discover what horrors lay inside. This is most definitely book that will fascinate children whilst leaving their parents feeling queasy. Read More
8 (Spoiler-Free) Things Parents Should Know About ‘Avengers: Infinity War’
Does ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ live up to the hype? Will my kids love it? When can I get to the bathroom? All these questions are answered in GeekDad Matt’s spoiler free review! Read More
‘Mightier’ Teaches Children Emotional Control Through Gaming
Harvard Medical School and Boston’s Children’s hospital are looking to use video games to teach children how to moderate their behavior with Mightier! Read More
Word Wednesday: ‘How to Be an Engineer’
This week’s word is Engineering. How to be an Engineer, is an excellent practical guide for budding engineers. Filled will the fundamentals of the subject and lots of excellent experiments to try at home. Read More
Bring Hollywood Home: This Week’s Top Blu-Ray Releases (April 24, 2018)
Even though most eyes are on the upcoming Avenger: Infinity Wars debut in theaters, there’s actually some great movies making their way to Blu-ray this week. Whether you’re into the latest family affair, some goofy horror, or some perfectly cheesy comedy, this week’s home releases have you covered. Read More
Dude! You Totally Have to Enter to Win a Signed Copy of ‘Dude!’ (A Book for Kids)
‘Dude!’ is a charming children’s book for kids from 4-8, about two friends, a platypus and a beaver, who want to go surfing. But there’s a shark hanging out in the water. Dude! And you can enter to win your own signed copy! [Sponsored] Read More
HyperX Pulsefire Surge Gaming Mouse Review
Recently I reviewed the HyperX Alloy Elite RGB keyboard, which is a fabulous gamer-quality piece of equipment. Now they are providing the mouse companion to the Alloy Elite, the Pulsefire RGB mouse. Read More
New ‘Incredibles 2’ Trailer: Bob Parr Is SAHD, Helen Stretches
We continue to be very excited for the upcoming Incredibles 2. This new trailer hit this morning, and we’re eating it up (not unlike the delicious take-out food the family enjoys). Read More
Bodaciously Awesome Family Show: ‘Ready Player One’
Steven Spielberg is my favorite director. Ever. Not a controversial choice I know. Lately his films have been more adult focused. Not that I couldn’t take a kid to see “The Post” but I don’t think it’s my son’s speed. However, a popcorn flick heavily set in pop culture? We’re there. Read More
