How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More! show

How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More!

Summary: Parenting while being a Geek, and maybe, just maybe, getting your kids to be Geeks too! Not just for parents, HTGYG is for any Geek who really wants to enjoy sharing your favorite geeky pastimes with younger friends or family members. We will discuss games, tv shows, news, and cultural issues, as well as try to have a lot of fun! Come join us!

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  • Artist: Susie the Southern Geek
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 HTGYG Show #151: Nerdy with Children? Here’s a site for you! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:41:31

This episode, I’ve got a great interview with David Gorcey and Nick Veneris from  Nerdy with Children, a cool website where you can find all kinds of great nerdy/geeky items for your kids and family, and a great forum for parents. They spend 10+ hours a day finding the cool stuff on the web just for us nerdy parents, so we can spend more time with our kids! Also, check out the great post here by our contributor Laith Preston about the Comet Pan-STARRS, a very cool astronomical event happening RIGHT NOW (March 11-13)! You can take your kids outside and view this comet with the naked eye, so check out how! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, on Pinterest as SusietheGeek and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #150: A Look Back, Better Late Than Never! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:28:20

This long-overdue episode, I take a look back and tell the story of how I got into podcasting, the people who inspired and helped me, and the wonderful folks I’ve met and enjoyed knowing during this time! Plus, we have a voicemail from Rapideye! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #149: Flu, Vaccinations, and Gearing up for #150! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:32:10

Happy New Year, and welcome back! We discuss the current flu epidemic and what you and your family can do about it – here’s the CDC’s Flu Info site. We also discuss vaccinations and why they’re important. We’re reviewing this subject in light of this article from Ben Goldacre about antivax parents changing their opinions after their child contracts a deadly but preventable disease. We hope this child has a speedy and major recovery! Also, I’m excited to be gearing up for HTGYG’s 150th episode! Please send in your comments and well wishes – I’d love to hear from all of you! Please email or call by Feb. 1, and I’ll put you in the show! Thanks so much to everyone for listening and support! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #148: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 13: Self-expression! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:23:44

I’ve been recommending a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, this is your baker’s dozen bonus!And for this last entry in our gift guide, I go a little outside the box and discuss ways that you can give your child the gift of being able to express themselves. Help your child by finding the way that they want to express themselves, be it art, music, writing, movie-making or podcasting! Give them the simple tools and let them be creative! Be it crayons and paper or Garageband and a microphone, help your child find out how they want to express themselves, and give them the outlet for that creativity! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #147: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 12: Cookbooks for Kids! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:16:22

I’m recommending a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today’s entry is a great item to get for you to use with your child – kids’ cookbooks! Cooking is fun and educational, and teaching your children how to use recipes and make basic dishes is a good way to spend time together! I’m listing Emeril Lagasse’s There’s a Chef in My Soup and Pretend Soup and Other Real Recipes by Mollie Katzen and Anne Henderson here, but there are lots more great kids’ cookbooks out there. Here are two lists of recommendations – one from Grandparents.com and one from About.com for you to check out as well! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #146: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 11: Munchkin! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:09:27

I’m recommending a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today’s entry is one of our favorite card games to play as a family – Munchkin! This silly and irreverent card game is great for introducing kids and adults to the world of geeky games, and is easy to learn and travel with.This game is available at Target and your friendly local gaming stores or online (Here’s the website where you can see all of the expansions and accessories available). Check out Wil and the gang on Table Top playing with Munchkin creator and game guru Steve Jackson below! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #145: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 10: Bug Catchers! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:05:20

I’m recommending a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Gary called in with the great recommendation of Bug Catchers! These are great little cages that you can catch and observe bugs in, and I’m adding a bug vacuum to the list as well – these make learning about insects and small animals fun and easy! Here’s a great link to Squidoo describing the benefits of bug catching! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #144: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 9: Star Wars books for all ages! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:13:11

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!)  Today’s idea was inspired by a discussion author Cory Doctorow had on Twitter about what to get his 6 yr old nephew who’s a big Star Wars fan. He settled on this Star Wars Complete Cross-Section book, which inspired me to want to introduce you all to the world of gorgeous books out there for the ultimate Star Wars fans on any age! Just search for Star Wars books anywhere you’d shop for books or geeky goodness, and revel in the tons of gorgeous books available! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #143: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 8: Flashlights?!? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:10:46

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today, Gary calls in with a great suggestion for kids that brings out creativity and independence – flashlights. These humble tools become lightsabers, magic wands and sonic screwdrivers in the hands of kids, and can help with fear of the dark and bad weather anxiety, plus a little reading under the covers is totally ok! They come in all price ranges, and can be found almost anywhere – plus they’re handy for adults too! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #142: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 7: Her Universe Gear for Girls! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:05:31

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today, I wanted to highlight the wonderful geek gear that Her Universe has for female geeks! From adorable princess tees to Cylon shirts to Claudia being awesome, this store (run by Ashley Eckstein, who plays Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars) has amazing geekwear for every female geek on your list! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #141: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 6:Baby & Toddler Character Tees! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:05:12

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today, I wanted to highlight some of the super-adorable tees and creeper suits that ThinkGeek has for your littlest geeklings. They’ve got a Batman raincoat with a cape, little Avengers tees, and you can even have your own little redshirt, although I’d choose gold for Kirk! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #140: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 5: Nancy Drew Video Games! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:07:35

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today, I’ve got my daughter Amanda here to tell you about one of her favorite things, the Nancy Drew video games produced by HerInteractive. There are already 27 titles in the series, but you can start anywhere! They’re almost all available for Windows and Mac systems, and they’re each $20 or less, depending on whether you want to download them or get a physical boxed copy. These have been great for teaching Amanda to flex her mental mystery-solving muscles! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #139: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 4: Lego Advent Calendars! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:07:08

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today’s gift idea comes from our good friend Gary – Lego Advent Calendars! They are a great way to keep the kids from going nuts waiting until Christmas, and are a great replacement for candy-filled Advent Calendars! Thanks Gary! Also, please visit these wonderful Video Advent Calendars online – Grant’s Advent Calendar and Olivia’s Advent Calendar. They’re both posting short, fun videos each day until Christmas! A big Happy Holidays to both of these friends of ours, and hopefully we’ll see them again at the Parsecs next year! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

 HTGYG Show #138: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 3: Minecraft! | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:04:58

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!) Today, I’m presenting another one of Kevin’s favorites – Minecraft. It’s a very flexible, friendly game that provides a lot of opportunity for creativity! You can purchase it for $26.95 and download it here!  There’s also a great community for modding the game, giving you even more creative choices in your game! Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music: Alien for Christmas cover by IFightDragons

 HTGYG Show #137: Twelve Days of Christmas Day 2: The Ranger’s Apprentice Series | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 0:07:26

I’m making up for no shows in November by giving you a 12 Days of Christmas Geeky Gift Guide! I’ll recommend a great geeky gift for your kids for the first 12 days of Christmas, and since I started a day early, it’ll actually be a baker’s dozen of 13! (If you have recommendations, please send them to me at howtogrowyourgeek@gmail.com or @susiethegeek on Twitter!)   Today’s great gift idea is one of Kevin’s favorite book series, The Ranger’s Apprentice series by John Flanagan. You can find the series web page here.   Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek-at-gmail-dot-com, or call my voicemail number at (678) 235-GROW (4769) and leave your thoughts. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at @SusietheGeek or the show at @HowToGrowGeek, on Goodreads as SusieMurph, and on Google+ as +SusieMurph! Logo Art by Tim Coffey Theme music courtesy of Jonathan Coulton

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