Nerd Parenting

What is the highest-grossing G-rated movie of all time?

What is the highest-grossing G-rated movie of all time?

If you’ve ever been the parent of a young child, then you know that G-rated movies are the safe ones. No need to worry about nightmares that night or having to talk to your kids about some mature concept that you were hoping to hold off on for a...

80s children's movies that would freak kids the hell out today

80s children's movies that would freak kids the hell out today

The 1980s were all like ... and ... but also ... The point is, the '80s were a time when anything seemed possible: The Russians could nuke you at any second, you could become a magical tiger warrior, or you might even end up on Star Search. But behind all that glitz...

The best TV shows to stream with your kids

The best TV shows to stream with your kids

The main thing we learned over the last 2 years or so is that not doing stuff outside of your house sucks. On the other hand, not leaving the house is pretty great – unless you have little ones stuck in the house with you. I mean, we all love our...

5 toys from the 1980s that still give us nightmares

5 toys from the 1980s that still give us nightmares

The more I remember the decade of my young childhood, the more I understand why my doctor gave me that seemingly large prescription for Xanax. It was like all the marketers of the world got together sometime in 1981 and just said, "What if we did our best to...

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies you can watch with your 5-year-old

Marvel Cinematic Universe movies you can watch with your 5-year-old

My son started seeing previews for Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movies and understanding that there was something cool about them before he was even three. And thus began the refrain now seemingly uttered in our house daily: "When you're a little older..." The MCU offers entertainment...

5 video games I still find time to play as a dad

5 video games I still find time to play as a dad

One of the most annoying parts of being a parent is the amount of time it takes away from playing video games. That and being pooped on. But there are those hallowed games that are just too good, too alluring, too its-better-than-being-pooped on to NOT find time to play. As...