Boardgames, Kids, and [Character] Death
The possibility of losing a character during a game session creates a great deal of tension and excitement, but it can also lead to frustration and extreme disappointment for your little geek. The post...
View ArticleUnderstanding Google’s App Content Rating System
Smartphones and tablet PCs with the ability to download apps are becoming more and more common. Letting our children play with our smartphones or tablets while in a waiting room, or the car, is...
View ArticleDo It Yourself Ghosts
Halloween is almost here, and in San Francisco, that means it’s time to decorate. My little geek loves walking around the neighborhood looking at all the spooky decorations. Of course, that means that...
View ArticlePlayskool Heroes Transformers Rescue Bots Toy Review
Little ones will enjoy these toys for several reasons. First, moving parts always intrigue children. With the vehicle mode, geeklings will be able to roll and crash their way to discovery. Second, with...
View ArticleSimple Tricks to Help You Afford Your Geek Lifestyle
Our family loves to play games together, but like many other families, our budget is tight. Some would say that games fall cleanly into the Wants category, and not Needs, and while that might be true,...
View ArticleThe Numbers in My Head
Board, card, and dice games come with lots and lots of bits. Keeping track of all those pieces can be a chore. This is especially true when you get your little geeks involved! One Motherly Geek has...
View ArticleTeaching Your Kids the Joys of Tech Hacking
Tech Hacking is a unique new way for families to bond. It can be the perfect project builder for people who have a little bit of computer or technological savvy. The basic idea behind Tech Hacking is...
View ArticleLearning Conflict Without Hostility Through Gaming
When I was a kid, I wanted to conquer the world. Through the game of Risk, of course, not actual global conquest. I loved Risk. I played the game every day at family reunions, and I was always trying...
View ArticleSocial Media and Peer Pressure
In recent years, the means by which society interacts has changed drastically. Forty years ago, talking to someone halfway around the world was inconvenient and costly and required careful scheduling...
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