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More Geeky Snowflakes for a Paper Winter Storm

December 2, 2016Lisa Tate

Decorate the home with geeky snowflake patterns.

‘Unreal Estate’: Real Fun in Unreal Places

October 17, 2016December 13, 2017Samantha Fisher

See how much real fun can be had in unreal locations with ‘Unreal Estate’ now on Kickstarter.

Big Fun With ‘Tiny Games’ Books

September 12, 2016Samantha Fisher

Keep your family and friends entertained with these small games that travel anywhere.

Review of the eqo Cell Phone Signal Booster

September 6, 2016Samantha Fisher1

Let the eqo Cell Phone Signal Booster help in your home or office.

There Are No Mirrors in This House

August 30, 2016Cassie Hart5

We’ve been here for less than two weeks, and I haven’t really seen myself in that time – though now I am beginning to wonder if it’s been a lot longer. And whether that really has anything to do with the inability to see my reflection.

Kickstarter Tabletop Alert: ‘DragonStone Mine’

July 16, 2016December 13, 2017Claire Jennings

An engaging game for people of all ages; comes with three game modes for prereaders up through adults. Mine some gems and test your luck of the draw with the spell cards in this two to four player game. Five-year-old tested and approved.

8 Steps to Equal Opportunity Parenting in the Face of Gender Norms

July 1, 2016Claire Jennings2

It is time for a change. It is time to let our little boys into “the girls’ world” and our little girls into “the boys’ world.” Here’s how.

Is Your Preschooler Ready for Bitsbox?

May 11, 2016Claire Jennings

Your early reader may be ready for Bitsbox, even if your child a few years younger than recommended.

Just Say No to Screen-Free Week

May 6, 2016Claire Jennings9

Okay, 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?

In Search of Einstein? Head to Princeton

April 11, 2016Jen Citrolo

Pi Day is a big deal in Princeton, NJ. The town hosts an annual weekend-long extravaganza featuring pi recitation competitions, Albert Einstein look-alike contests, a slew of running, biking, and walking events, and even a pi-rade. Unfortunately, this year’s event was held March 12-13 and my daughter is a purist. So, we made our pilgrimage on that frigid, rainy Monday instead.

How to Get Away with Clutter

March 23, 2016Nivi Engineer

Some people are meticulously orderly. Others not so much. I don’t know if it’s coded in the DNA or conditioned, but I’m the product of one of each type. Which, I must say, can be challenging (often more so for my more organizationally inclined husband). And which, sadly, condemns my children to a similar fate of clutterness.

It’s Time to Celebrate Pi Day

March 14, 2016Nivi Engineer

Can you imagine a better way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon, the one just before Pi day, than by going to a Pi day celebration at your local university? Well, my eleven-year-old and nine-year-old sons agreed with me that they simply could not, so they donned their Pi Day t-shirts, hopped in the momivan, […]

A Refresh and a Resurgence: GeekDad + GeekMom

March 14, 2016December 8, 2017Ken Denmead9

Check out our new look, and our new collaboration with GeekMom!

Growing Down: What Mothering Has Taught Me

March 9, 2016Tesla Doty1

Being 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!

Help Kickstart “End of the Line – The Game of Post-Apocalyptic Family Survival”

March 4, 2016December 13, 2017Nicole Wakelin1

“End of the LIne – Post-Apocalyptic Family Survival” turns surviving the apocalypse into a family-friendly game where even the family dog helps collect food, water, and ammo.

Who Made the Cut For This GeekMom T-Shirt and Why

December 12, 2015Karen Walsh

We are moms. We are multidimensional. We are geeks. We are GeekMoms.

Garnet, Amethyst, Steven and Pearl of "Steven Universe," as the first full season arrives on Hulu in November. (Courtesy of Cartoon Network)

New Family-Friendly Streaming in November

October 28, 2015Mark Ciemcioch

With Halloween right around the corner and the Thanksgiving season not far behind, that means it’s time for another round of additions to the streaming libraries of Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime in November.

5 Ways to Keep Social Media From Eating Your Life

January 12, 2015GeekMom1

Here are a few ways to keep them from eating your life (some of which you may already be familiar with, but they’re worth revisiting) — allowing you to enjoy social media sites when you’re ready, but don’t feel the need to come running every time they call.

Family Sharing – A Fantastic new iOS 8 Feature!

January 3, 2015GeekMom

Setting up an Apple ID for your child is a breeze with the new iOS 8 Family Sharing setting!

Meet Jessica Chobot From Nerdist News!

December 8, 2014GeekMom1

GeekMom interviews Nerdist.com’s Jessica Chobot about news, kids, holidays, and general geekery!

The Role of the Lego Mindstorms EV3 Robot in Artificial Intelligence Research

November 25, 2014GeekMom

The Lego Mindstorms EV3 robot isn’t just a useful tool for teaching children about robotics. Read about how scientists are using it to explore artificial intelligence using the nematode worm connectome.

Teaching Patience to the On-Demand Generation

November 24, 2014GeekMom

Will patience be a lost skill in our kids’ on-demand lives?

Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer… Psych

November 20, 2014GeekMom

Offended in more ways than one, GeekMom Samantha Cook takes a look at the “Barbie: I Can Be a Computer Engineer” problem.

How to Make a Dancing Baby Groot Costume With Only a Few Failed Attempts

October 31, 2014Cathé Post1

Instead of a tutorial, I plan to drink wine. Acceptable? While drinking, I will share what my husband did for the other three members of our household.

Music for the Whole Family: Nightlight Daylight

October 27, 2014GeekMom

Develop some music sophistication in your family with the masterful double CD set Nightlight Daylight.

The GeekDad Mother's Day Gift Guide

May 2, 2014Tom Fassbender1

Presenting the GeekDad Mother’s Day Gift Guide, featuring a selection of items for those very special and geeky ladies in our lives.

Geekmom Featured on NickMom Television Show Sunday Night

March 22, 2014November 23, 2017Corrina Lawson

GeekDad Core Contributor Corrina Lawson and her four children will be featured in a episode of Take Me To Your Mother, which will air on NickMom this Sunday.

GeekMom To Be Featured on NickMom Television This Sunday!

March 21, 2014Corrina Lawson

GeekMom is coming to your television on Sunday night! GeekMom Corrina and her crew of minions will be featured in a episode of Take Me To Your Mother that will air on NickMom this Sunday, March 23 at 10:00 p.m.