“Every so often a book comes along that I tell my friends they absolutely must read… Read this book, declare your status as a geek supporter or geek parent, and create a better life for your family… This is the time for us to take back our children’s childhoods, and in doing so to claim our role as strong, protective parents.”

Dr. Kimberly M. Thompson
Associate Professor and
Director of the Kids Risk Project
Harvard School of Public Health

in the news


TELEVISION AND VIDEO APPEARANCES


"Recession: How to talk to your kids"
ABC World News with Charles Gibson (ABC)

"Are cell phones dangerous to children?"
The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet (Fox)

"Understanding Teens" and
"Connecting with your Kids"
The Parent Toolbox from
Partnership for a Drug Free America

"Book Teaches Parents To Raise Geeks"
WCBV TV Boston
NewsCenter 5 News

On air interview
ABC 22/Fox 45, Dayton
ABC 22 Good Morning

On air interview
Fox News Boston
Live at 5:30 News

 


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NATIONAL RADIO APPEARANCES


“It Takes a Parent” radio show with Betsy Hart
Online radio podcast


Dr. Laura Schlessinger recommends "Bringing Up Geeks"
Click here to listen to Dr. Laura's recommendation
Click here to go to Dr. Laura's web page about the book


"Smart Kids: An interview with author Marybeth Hicks"
Delicious Living Magazine with Mandy Walker (Podcast available)


"Bringing up geeks -- raising genuine, enthusiastic, empowered kids"
Faith and Family Live with Lisa Hendey (Podcast available)


"Meet the Peetes with Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete"
Oprah and Friends XM Radio Channel 156 (Podcast available)


"Parent's Journal with Bobbi Conner"
National Public Radio (Podcast available)

"Positive Parenting Radio with Armin Brott"
www.mrdad.com (Podcast available)


"On Point with Tom Ashbrook"
National Public Radio (Podcast available)

"On Point Forum" blog and listener comments

Dr. Drew Live Radio Show
Radio interview with Dr. Drew Pinsky


"The Heart of Things with Bill Donaghy"
Radio podcast and blog posting


“It Takes a Parent” radio show with Betsy Hart

National Review Online radio podcast



PRINT MEDIA AND BLOGS


Book review by Kimberly of "She Scribes"

Shescribes.blogspot.com

Book review by Barbara Clougherty for "Phases of Womanhood"
PhasesofWomanhood.org

Book review by Felicia Carter of "Gograhamgo"
Gograhamgo.com

Book review by Christine Brown of "Housewifewordofmouth"
Housewifewom.com

Book review by Beth Davis of "Theplussizemommy

Theplussizemommy.com


Book review by Marie of "Everyday Miracle"
Marie-everydaymiracle.blogspot.com

"Why I'm raising Geeks" by Dena Dyer
Dena Dyer's "Mother Inferior" blog

"Relax, you're being a good mom" by Lisa Zamosky
Web MD

"Stopping the Backtalk" by Charlotte Latvala
Good Housekeeping

"Bringing Up Geeks" reviewed by Nova Ordner
Rootandsprout.com

"No fighting -- no biting" by Katherine Collins
Mom blogger

"Compulsive Overreader" by Trudy Morgan-Cole
Book review blogger


"Are tweens growing up too fast?" by Susan Flynn
Boston Parent's Newspaper


"Three web sites that let your kids be kids"
Jen Singer -- Good Housekeeping and Yahoo Shine


"Parents' financial stress trickles down to kids"
MSNBC.com


"How to bring up a geek -- seriously"
Grand Haven Tribune


"Author explores what it means for kids to be geeks"
Grand Rapids Press


"Geeks – a godly cool" by Suzette Martinez Standring
Norwich Bulletin
and Gatehouse News Service

"5 Ways to Raise a Geek"
Blog posting on Strollerderby -- "The mother of all parenting blogs"

"Geek Squad"
Urban Baby Buzz on urbanbaby.com


"Five steps to bringing up geeks"
Trish Berg -- Simplifying Motherhood


"20 Questions: Marybeth Hicks"
Reflections on geeks and politics with The Hill Newspaper


"I'm bringing up geeks! And I'm proud of it."
Blog post by Prof. Lara Mayeaux, Department of Psychology
University of Oklahoma


"Bringing up GEEKS not the same as bringing up dweebs
Resist ‘culture of coolness,’ author argues"
The Chronicle Herald (Halifax NS) book review

"Raising 'geeks' of good character"
The Washington Times book review

"Should you try to raise a geeky kid?"
The Wall Street Journal "The Juggle" blog

"How to raise a geek and why you should"
Parentcenter.babycenter.com

"Cancer warning adds wrinkle to parenting debate"
Newsweek (from AP wire)

"It's good to be a geek" by Betsy Hart
Chicago Sun Times

Five ways to help kids make smart music choices
Beliefnet.com blog post by Joanne Brokaw


"My kids are geeks -- flattered or offended?"
The Charlotte Observer -- blog post by Karen Rinehart

"Growing up geek is a good thing"
New York Daily News

 

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MEDIA REQUESTS


For information about media appearances contact:
info@marybethhicks.com

 

 

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