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I would not want to be family or friends of the Stanford Rapist right now. Not only would I be way too closely connected to a disgusting piece of trash, I would also be part of the problem.
Continue ReadingI would not want to be family or friends of the Stanford Rapist right now. Not only would I be way too closely connected to a disgusting piece of trash, I would also be part of the problem.
Continue ReadingYour early reader may be ready for Bitsbox, even if your child a few years younger than recommended.
Continue ReadingOkay, I get it. Some people do nothing but get consumed by a screen. Do you really think walking away from the screen for one random week will solve this issue?
Continue ReadingSixteen ways to celebrate Square Root Day.
Continue ReadingTop 10 reasons why you should plan on hitting up the Florida Ren Fest.
Continue ReadingThe kids think ‘Space Match’ is better than TV. Which in and of itself makes it worthy.
Continue ReadingBeing a parent helps us grow up. It also helps us grow down! Here’s a look at what I’ve learned in my few years of being a mother. From becoming more responsible to reliving my favorite stories with my children, being a parent has been a blast!
Continue ReadingI know it’s not a verb, the word “fun,” but maybe it should be. Forcing me to use the word “have” before it, making it something I must acquire, adds that much more distance to the goal, an extra obstacle I must overcome before reaching my desired level of happiness.
Continue ReadingOne of the best things about a family vacation is the anticipation. When we decided to plan a trip to visit Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure in Orlando, I couldn’t wait to get the boys involved.
Continue ReadingIntroducing your family to cosplay can be daunting! In this series, learn the basics about cosplay, including resources, tutorials, and tips to help turn your child into a confident and skilled costume extraordinaire!
Continue Reading“Mom … I want to watch ‘Doctor Who’.”
I owe it all (well, a big part of it) to LEGO Dimensions.
Continue ReadingA child’s distraction tactic launched my three-year-old daughter’s reading, writing, and typing exploration. It can launch your child’s journey as well.
Continue ReadingReferred to as intellectual peers in gifted literature, Portcullis Peeps are those friends who get you. Those friends around whom you are free to be your unabashed geeky self.
Continue ReadingMy hypocrisy keeps me humble, which allows me to be open to change and growth.
Continue ReadingHours of new movies and television shows are about to debut on streaming services in February. Here’s your regular GeekDad guide to what to add to your family’s watchlist.
Continue ReadingWhat happens when Mom agrees to learn Minecraft from her 10 year old son? Magic, that’s what happens. And lots of laughter.
Continue ReadingI’m pretty sure she didn’t consider herself a geek. In fact, if I had used the term to describe her in her presence, I probably would have gotten The Glare. But my mother-in-law was a geek, in the best sense of the word.
Continue ReadingMy husband and I have this little trick we play on our children.
Every night, we try to get our three children in bed as close to 7:00 pm as possible. Our rule is that they need to stay in their rooms quietly and lights must be off. Oh, unless they feel like using this.
Are you scratching your head over there?
Continue ReadingI held him and rocked him and studied every detail of his face. I kissed him over and over, so grateful to be alive, so grateful that we’d be going home.
Continue ReadingWe are getting down to the wire here, folks. Have you finished your shopping?
It can be so difficult to find the perfect gift. And then, sometimes, when you do, it’s way out of your price range.
Today, I’m sharing 4 amazingly memorable gifts that won’t break the bank.
Continue ReadingWhat’s topping your kids’ holiday wish lists this year? Chances are it has a screen, Internet access, and games. With a little planning–and kids’ assistance–you can balance your family’s tech activities with much-needed face time.
Continue ReadingTech that makes cooking for your family better and easier? Yes, please!
Continue ReadingLisa talks about her book, family, work, and STEM education for three-year-olds.
Continue ReadingWalt Disney World seems to be on the vacation bucket list for most families. If you’ve never been there or haven’t gone in the past few years, there’s quite a few changes you need to know when you’re planning for Disney World.
Continue ReadingBarnes and Noble is now offering its biannual Criterion Collection sale; here are some family-friendly films to look for.
Continue ReadingNo matter what makes you unique, you deserve a role model equally unique that shows you your inner strength, even when it is hidden.
Continue ReadingEvery year on Veterans Day in the U.S. we on GeekDad like to take a moment to remember our American veterans. We ordinarily deal with far less serious matters, but as most of us are American, we feel it is important that we remember all those who have given part of their lives in service to their country’s military.
Continue ReadingInstead of enjoying the lightsaber fights and bombing runs that I did as a child and young adult, my parenting-warped brain wondered things like, “was Obi Wan or Chancellor Palpatine more effective in inspiring an interest in faith, and why?” Eventually, I grabbed my laptop and started writing down parenting lessons for myself.
Continue ReadingIf the “geek shall inherit the Earth” then PAX is where they divvy up the loot. As an expo, it is a huge opportunity to try new games, find new talent, and “mingle with your people.”
Continue ReadingYou can’t go very far these days without hearing about Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but have you heard of Nature-Deficit Disorder?
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