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‘Bad Choices’: More Efficient Living Through Algorithms

April 4, 2017August 12, 2024Jenny Bristol

Have you ever wondered if there’s a faster, more efficient way to do… well… everything?

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Vollmer Family

March 31, 2017December 13, 2017Will James2

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview the Vollmer Family.

‘Kung Fu Robot’ Interactive Graphic Novel Is a Kung Fun Blast

March 28, 2017December 14, 2017Joey L. Mills

‘Kung Fu Robot’ is great as a graphic novel for young readers. What makes ‘Kung Fu Robot’ stand apart from the pack are the interactive features that pair the comic and app.

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Adventures in D&D 5th Edition: Coping With a New Arrival

March 24, 2017July 28, 2018Simon Yule

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ is a relatively new hobby for my friends and me, and we plan to keep playing. However, in the time since my group completed Wizards of the Coast’s ‘Princes of the Apocalypse’ and laid what remained of their level 10 adventuring party to rest, my wife and I had a baby. Of course, this is a good thing.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Camillia Courts

March 24, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Camillia Courts.

5 Ways Playing ‘Yu-Gi-Oh’ Helps Your Kid Learn

March 14, 2017Corrina Lawson

Yu-Gi-Oh the trading card game can teach some valuable skills, if you have the patience to learn all the cards.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: That One Cosplayer Guy

March 10, 2017May 1, 2020Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview That One Cosplayer Guy.

Register Now for HomeDadCon 2017

March 5, 2017Jonathan H. Liu

HomeDadCon, an annual convention presented by the National At-Home Dad Network, will be in Portland, Oregon, this year, and registration is open now.

A Love Letter to My Preteen Weirdo

February 28, 2017Preston Burt12

Recently, out of the blue, you confided in me, “Nobody gets me, Dad.” and my heart sank. But they’re wrong. Weird is wonderful.

4 Tips for Discussing School Violence With Your Kids

February 25, 2017Joey L. Mills

Talking about the threat of school violence can be tough to do without scaring young children, but it is an essential conversation to have with students.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Crunchums Custom Cosplay

February 24, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Crunchums Custom Cosplay.

10+1 Outdoor Activities for Kids to Do Before Summer

February 20, 2017Jenny Bristol9

Need some ideas for creative outdoor play before summer? GeekDad’s got you covered.

10 Things Parents Should Know About ‘I Am Not Your Negro’

February 19, 2017Chris Wickersham6

The Academy Award-nominated documentary ‘I Am Not Your Negro’ is going into (relatively) wide-release this weekend and you may have been catching bits and pieces of information about it as it slowly makes its way into theaters nationwide. Is this a movie for the kids? Read on to find out.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Cos.n.Fx

February 17, 2017December 13, 2017Will James2

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Cos.n.Fx.

‘Power Play: How Video Games Can Save the World’

February 12, 2017Michael Kaufman

‘Power Play’ by Asi Burak and Laura Parker features video game innovations that are being used to affect social good, physical well-being, and mental health.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Mutants, Maidens & Munchkins Cosplay

February 10, 2017December 13, 2017Will James2

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Mutants, Maidens & Munchkins Cosplay.

Black History Month: 12 Books for Children Written by Black Muslim Authors

February 9, 2017December 13, 2017Chris Wickersham

The author, who posts as ayakhalil on the site, shares their frustration at the comparative lack of attention given to Black History Month both in Islamic schools and within mosques, and has provided a recommended reading list for children consisting entirely of Black Muslim authors.

Make Your Own Stuffed Animals

February 8, 2017May 14, 2020Derrick Schneider1

Making stuffed animals is pretty doable if you use the Howtoons strategy of simple shapes.

ScoutBox: The Monthly Subscription Box for Boy Scouts

February 6, 2017December 16, 2017Rob Huddleston8

Scouts now have their own subscription box. Check out our thoughts on their preview “mystery box” offering.

New ‘Daniel Tiger for Parents’ App From PBS Kids

February 2, 2017Will James

PBS Kids has just released a new app based on the show ‘Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood,’ but this time, its for parents!

Summon the Force on Disney Cruise Line’s ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea

January 28, 2017December 16, 2017Whit Honea1

The 2017 ‘Star Wars’ Day at Sea sailings with Disney Cruise Line are underway, but there is still plenty of time to join the rebellion (or Empire, whatever you’re into). Here Whit Honea shares information, plus his family’s experience and opinions. Now with a really awkward photo!

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Chihiro and Chieko

January 27, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Chihiro and Chieko.

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Try My Great Parenting Hack for Age-Appropriate Behavior

January 27, 2017Mordechai Luchins6

Other parents have called this tactic brilliant, evil, and brilliantly evil. What do you think?

7 Things I Got Out of Coaching Youth Sports

January 26, 2017Joey L. Mills8

I thought I was doing my daughter and the league a favor. I had no idea how much I would get out of the experience.

Teaching Your Kids About Real News and Fake News

January 25, 2017Jonathan H. Liu5

Do your kids (and you) know how to evaluate information sources—and why it’s important?

Cosplay Family Spotlight: Sweet Destruxion Cosplay

January 20, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview Michelle from Sweet Destruxion Cosplay.

Cosplay Family Spotlight: The McInnis Family

January 13, 2017December 13, 2017Will James

Cosplay Family Spotlight is a new recurring segment where I interview and spotlight a cosplay family. This week, I interview the McInnis Family.

Secure Your Family With 1Password Families

January 11, 2017Skip Owens2

The start of 2017 is the perfect opportunity to up your family’s game with respect to password security. 1Password makes strong password management even easier with their new service called 1Password for Families.