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NERD

NERD

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Hey there, fellow parents! So, you want to know what the acronym NERD means? Well, NERD actually stands for “Never-ending Enthusiasm for Radical Dorkiness!” It’s a term that people use to describe someone who is super passionate and enthusiastic about things like academics, technology, and other nerdy pursuits. It’s like when we used to play those old video games, and we’d get totally immersed in the story and the characters, we might be called a “nerd” by our friends. But nowadays, being a nerd is actually pretty cool! It just means that you’re really into something and you’re not afraid to show it. So, as parents, we should encourage our kids to embrace their interests and passions, no matter what they are. Let’s celebrate their unique talents and let them know that it’s okay to be themselves, whether they’re nerds or not!

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Dr. Chris Spencer, better known as PixelatedDad, is a retro gaming enthusiast and self-proclaimed geek who’s a few pixels short of a full sprite. Despite his age, he’s young at heart, often immersed in games older than his kids, with the reflexes of a sloth and the aim of a blindfolded monkey—but still determined to save the pixelated princess, one clumsy jump at a time. Beyond gaming, Chris is a distinguished computer scientist with a doctorate, a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society (FRAS), and a member of the Sherwood Observatory and the Planetary Society. As a Dark Sky Ambassador, he’s passionate about preserving the natural night sky and reducing light pollution. Chris is also a husband, proud dad of two sets of twins (#TwinsTwice), and a multitasker extraordinaire who balances coding, stargazing, 3D printing, and snuggling his loyal sidekick, Doggo McStuffin. Whether he’s gaming, championing dark skies, or exploring the cosmos, life for Chris is a journey worth every pixel.