STEM seems to be a topic that more and more parents are becoming aware of. It’s understandable given the high demand for people with STEM talent in the workforce. I’m sure I speak for many dads when I say that I would love for my child to graduate college and be in high demand. Finally all those years of dad nagging to study hard will make sense. If you’re looking to introduce your children to the world of STEM, I find it’s helpful to include fun STEM projects for kids when teaching to a younger child. If you are new to the world of STEM don’t worry. You know the nerds have you covered! Check ..read more

If you’ve been asking yourself “what is STEM?” you aren’t alone. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is an acronym to describe these four academic fields. The term has been around for years and continues to remain on the top of many parent and educator priority lists. STEM-first schools get positive press coverage, government officials love to mention it when discussing education initiatives, and almost every parenting magazine covers the topic at some time or another. Why Is STEM Important? Parents want what is best for their children. If I’d never heard of STEM and you told me ..read more

Coding is increasingly becoming a crucial element of a child’s education. Parents understandably are looking for different ways to help kids develop coding skills at home. Coding apps for kids is just one of many available resources along with coding games for kids. With increased demand from parent, I’ve seen a surge in coding apps for kids. The apps serve to introduce kids to coding fundamentals. Some of these apps are designed for children as young as three! Many of the popular apps focus on introducing children to the logic of coding. However, some apps will focus on specific languages. Re ..read more

As someone who writes code for a living I can say it is sometimes the best job in the world. Sometimes it isn’t, but I’m pretty sure everyone can make a similar claim. I’ve always been excited to share the things I enjoy with my kids. Heck, even my children’s friends have learned a thing or two. While coding is exciting it can be frustrating jumping in with no prior knowledge. To reduce the risk of children quickly losing interest I’m a fan of using coding games for kids to keep things interesting. Turning coding into a game, something fun and exciting, will help capture a child’s attention. I ..read more

If your child has been wanting to learn how to code in Python, or if you want to encourage the activity, it’s helpful to have a list of resources to learn Python. Learning a new programming language is an exciting activity. Knowing where to turn when questions inevitably arise can help make the journey fun. Why Your Child Should Learn Python There are more coding languages than I can count on my fingers and toes. When deciding on the first language it can feel overwhelming. While everyone has their own opinion, I like to recommend Python for beginners. It’s great for kids and adults alike. If ..read more

One of the best parts about being a parent is watching children learn something new. For me one of those exciting moments was when I started teaching my kids how to code. I’ve been asked by non-coding friends if they should teach their kids Python. If the child in question has show an interest in computers and coding I would say yes. Python is a great language for beginners to learn. As we will see it’s user friendly and not tough to start creating fun little programs. The early years of childhood and adolescence are crucial in a child’s life. What happens in these early years will impact futu ..read more

Our world is dominated by social media. This shouldn’t come as a surprise to many of us. Think about your family, friends, and even yourself. Odds are that you alone have a few social media profiles. One of the joys of these new social channels is that they are open to everyone. Grandparents can see real-time images from a grandchild’s soccer match. Brothers can continue silly rivalries even though they live in different states (not that I’d know about that ;). A pressing question for many parents, however, is should children be allowed to use social media? While some of the benefits I mention ..read more

The days are getting shorter and cold weather is rapidly approaching. That means we will be spending even more time in our homes if that’s possible to imagine. To help you prepare for the Fall months I’ve shared my favorite Fall 2020 gadgets for the home that I’ve found so far. Some of these gadgets are helpful throughout the year, but all are nice to have around when the weather is colder. Top Fall 2020 Gadgets Backyard Fire Pits Something about that smell of wood burning just screams Fall to me. While I don’t go camping as much as I’d like to these days, a backyard fire pit can be a good sub ..read more

Technology has done a lot to make our lives easier. From instant communication to being able to find an answer to nearly any question in seconds. From cellphones to tablets, gaming devices and computers our homes are filled with tech gadgets. While useful in many ways it is tough to deny that technology has made parenting harder. Each gadget presents a new threat and a new opportunity. Those of you who enjoy SWOT analysis might have fun creating a parenting with tech SWOT. Many advances in tech make parenting easier. Anyone with a tablet, a young child, and the need to take a long car trip kno ..read more

It’s October 2nd so that means we are only 29 days away from Halloween! This is one of my favorite times of the year. A night full of candy, costumes, and everyone acting like kids. We’ve dug around to find some of the best nerdy dad Halloween costumes at a store or website near you. Check out our list and don’t forget to share your Nerdy Dad pics on our Twitter account (@nerdydadsco). Top Nerdy Dad Halloween Costumes The Classic Nerd First up is your class nerd. Yes he has the high pants, big bow tie, and glasses with tape. I’ll say the good thing is that being a nerd is different today. No l ..read more