Geek Mom : Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families

It’s fast becoming a geek world out there, and all moms need to show off their tech smarts and superhero-like skills in order to keep their savvy kids entertained and engaged. __Geek Mom: Projects, Tips, and Adventures for Moms and Their 21st-Century Families__ explores the many fun and interesting ways that digital-age parents and kids can get their geek on together. Imaginative ideas for all ages and budgets include thrifty Halloween costumes, homemade lava lamps, hobbit feasts, and magical role-playing games. There are even projects for moms to try when they have a few precious moments alone. With six sections spanning everything from home-science experiments to superheroes, this comprehensive handbook from the editors of Wired.com’s popular __GeekMom__ blog is packed with ideas guaranteed to inspire a love of learning and discovery. Along the way, parents will also find important tips on topics such as determining safe online communities for children, organizing a home learning center, and encouraging girls to love science. Being geeky is all about exploring the world with endless curiosity. __Geek Mom__ is your invitation to introducing the same sense of wonder and imagination to the next generation. ... Explores The Many Fun And Interesting Ways That Digital-age Parents And Kids Can Get Their Geek On Together. Imaginative Ideas For All Ages And Budgets Include Thrifty Halloween Costumes, Homemade Lava Lamps, Hobbit Feasts, And Magical Role-playing Games. There Are Even Projects For Moms To Try When They Have A Few Precious Moments Alone. With Six Sections Spanning Everything From Home-science Experiments To Superheroes, This Comprehensive Handbook From The Editors Of Wired.com's Popular Geekmom Blog Is Packed With Ideas Guaranteed To Inspire A Love Of Learning And Discovery. Along The Way, Parents Will Also Find Important Tips On Topics Such As Determining Safe Online Communities For Children, Organizing A Home Learning Center, And Encouraging Girls To Love Science ...--p. [4] Of Cover. Secret Identitites : Introduction To Imagination -- Elementary, My Dear Watson : A Child's Natural Sense Of Curiosity Will Lead The Way Into Learning -- Resistance Is Futile : Multitasking Mothers Are At The Forefront Of The Digital Revolution -- Inquiring Minds Want To Know! : Bringing Science Home For Our Kids And Ourselves -- Food Wizadry : The Geeky Family About The Kitchen -- Make It Sew! And Other Geek Crafts : Taking Traditional Crafts Into New Galaxies. By Natania Barron ... [et Al.] ; Illustrations By Dave Perillo. Includes Index. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. " ... explores the many fun and interesting ways that digital-age parents and kids can get their geek on together. Imaginative ideas for all ages and budgets include thrifty Halloween costumes, homemade lava lamps, hobbit feasts, and magical role-playing games. There are even projects for moms to try when they have a few precious moments alone. With six sections spanning everything from home-science experiments to superheroes, this comprehensive handbook from the editors of Wired.com's popular GeekMom blog is packed with ideas guaranteed to inspire a love of learning and discovery. Along the way, parents will also find important tips on topics such as determining safe online communities for children, organizing a home learning center, and encouraging girls to love science ..."--Page 4 of cover