How To Grow Your Geek: Parenting and More!

 

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This episode, we focus first on the movie of the first book in the Percy Jackson  series,Percy Jackson and the Olympians:  The Lightening Thief, by Rick Riordan. Amanda helps me review the  movie just released, and we go over the similarities and differences from the book version. Then Gary calls in with a great overall review of the movie’s watchability and general quality as a movie itself. Thanks Gary! We think that this movie is definitely watchable for kids, and the books are a must-get!

Don’t forget – Feb. 27 is The BOOM EFFECT Auction! For details visit the website here! Come with your heart and wallet open!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promos: The Boom Effect Auction and The Chronic Rift

Hi Guys,
As some of you already know, I no longer have a Facebook page. It wasn’t them, it was something Dad and Jenny decided was best for me. So i wanted to talk about that and parents in general. Because I think it’s important and maybe help my younger followers.

First off, let me say Facebook was cool and fun. But there were things going on I didn’t know about until later. See, once you put yourself out on the internet, and you’re young like us. It’s going attract bad people and creeps. I was totally locked down, only people I added was people we know. And dad says I still got like six or seven people trying to follow me that he said looked very scary. (That was weekly.)

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This week I discuss some attention issues we are having with my son Kevin (we call him Captain Oblivious) at school, in the hopes it might help some of you. I’d love to hear your suggestions and comments! I also encourage you all to visit The Boom Effect auction to help Tee Morris and his daughter, and the Elf Princess Defense Fund to help SVAllie and her daughter with their custody battle bills! We are all family, and if we don’t stick together, who will?
Thanks!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and What the Cast?

Hi gang! In case you hadn’t heard, Philippa Ballantine and friends have set up an auction for Tee and Serena “Sonic Boom” Morris, to raise money for SB’s trust fund. Please check out the auction, called The Boom Effect, which will take place live on Feb. 27 online, or you can send a proxy bid.

I sent in two handmade glass bead necklace and earring sets – you can see them below.  Please consider bidding on these or any other items you like on the site!

Thanks,

Susie

Green Goddess Necklace and Earrings Set

Heart of Gold Necklace and Earrings Set

 

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In honor of the successful completion of the first year of the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast, and of my daughter’s inclusion in the highlight podcast, I wanted to send out the episodes we did for you.  Here last two episodes we made for them, one about Helium and the Sun, and the other about the Kuiper Belt, and Kevin even makes an appearance in the last one! I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed making them for you!

If you would like to help with the relief activities for the people of Haiti, you can donate to the Red Cross or Doctors without Borders, who are both leading the efforts to help the victims on the ground in Haiti. I personally recommend these organization and support their work!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promos: The Dollhouse Podcast and Technorama

 

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This episode is about appreciating family – our own, our podcasting family, our social media family- and how we can help a family in need. Tee Morris, one of the first and most inspiring podcasters out there, recently lost his wife Natalie. He and his daughter Serena are now facing a future without Natalie, and we are asking you to help. Please check out the ChipIn link to donate to Serena’s trust fund, and check out The Boom Effect to find out how you can help an auction that will also go to Serena’s trust fund. Thanks!

I end this podcast with the poem “The Tale of Custard the Dragon” by Ogden Nash. I originally recorded this for a friend for Christmas, but I thought it would be a nice poem for Serena if she gets to listen to it!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Promo: Tuning in to SciFi TV

 

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In honor of the successful completion of the first year of the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast, and of my daughter’s inclusion in the highlight podcast, I wanted to send out the episodes we did for you.  Here are the first two episodes we did, and I’ll send out the next two soon. I hope you enjoy them as much as we enjoyed making them for you!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

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Check out this article about the International Year of Astronomy!

Children Celebrating the International Year of Astronomy!

 

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This show, I play lots of the voicemails that I have gotten from all of you! Thanks to Paul, Frank, Gary, and Tim for sharing great ideas and experiences! Also, check out these promos for the Friends in Tech Geek Christmas Story (in which I play the Mom) and the Dollhouse Podcast (a great group of friends)! Please have wonderful holidays, and we will have a review of Avatar up soon!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We had a new show that went up on Dec. 8 about Kuiper Belt Objects!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Promos: The Friends in Tech Geek Christmas Special and The Dollhouse Podcast

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This week, in honor of the holidays in the U.S., I discuss how we are handling finances and Christmas and charities with our kids, and what lessons can be learned from that to make them not only better geeks but better people! I also include a quick review of Dungeons and Dragons Online- with the best price point of any game – FREE!  We also have a voicemail show coming soon, so feel free to send in your comments!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We have a new show that went up on Dec. 8 about Kuiper Belt Objects!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Promos: Tuning in to SciFi TV and The Leviathan Chronicles

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This week, in honor of Thanksgiving in the U.S., I talk about giving back to others and teaching your children about caring for others and their planet.  Hey Darcy, thanks in advance for letting me brag on you and Jenny!

Don’t forget to check out the 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast! We have a new show that will be up Dec. 8 about Kuiper Belt Objects!

Please email me with your own comments at howtogrowyourgeek – at-gmail -dot-com, or call my voicemail number at 206-202-7309 and leave your thoughts. You can also visit our forum at the Farpoint Forums. And last but not least, you can follow me on Twitter at SusietheGeek or the show at HowToGrowGeek!

Promos: Dragon Page Cover to Cover

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