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Minecraft and Villager Farming

I think I am the only person in the EG family who does not play Minecraft. *Quick headcount… not counting Zaltu, since she is only three years old and still mastering Diego’s Dinosaur Adventure on the Wii* Yep. I’m the only one. So when I walk into the bedroom and […]

Indoor Play Centre Hell

I have been bribed into Indoor Play Centre Hell. Nefarious was invited to a classmate’s birthday party at an indoor play centre: multi-level playground with soft-fall mats, trampolines, rock climbing walls… A kid’s dream! And a parent’s nightmare!! So noisy! So crowded!! I am down with the Mother of All […]

Improv is Resilient

We all want the best for our kids. To be happy; To be smart; To be healthy; To be educated. The latest buzzword in parenting is “resilient”: we all want our kids to survive. Because in life, when you get knocked down, you need to get up again – swinging. […]

International Tabletop Day 2016

I like it when ‘big dates’ fall on the weekends – means less time explaining to disinterested teachers and more time focused on another level of education for the Spawnlings. Seriously, who can’t see the benefits of Tabletop? 30 April is now THE day for some gameplay. So bring out […]

Evil Genius Parent Tool #8 – Reading

Do you read bedtime stories with your kids? You are an Evil Genius Parent, setting your spawnlings up with an unfair advantage and must be stopped!! Apparently. *shrug* meh Look, we’ve had many people harping about the benefits of reading But recently some one let ALL the crazies out of […]