Archive - Systems Mama

Gift Guide: Toddler Toys That Teach Systems Thinking

The anti-clutter gift guide for smart kids.

Nov 29, 2025 • Mei Park

September 2025

Command Line Shortcuts for the Chronically Interrupted

It’s 2:30 PM on a Tuesday.

Sep 22, 2025 • Mei Park

August 2025

Screen-Free Games That Teach Programming Logic

Building a technical foundation with laundry, games, and snacks.

Aug 14, 2025 • Mei Park

How Toddler Negotiations Teach If-Then Statements

Toddlers observe a lot more than we give them credit for. For example: conditions for getting just what they want.

Aug 12, 2025 • Mei Park

Your Toddler's First Dev Environment in 10 Minutes

Skip the kiddie versions and set them up to ship!

Aug 8, 2025 • Mei Park

The Parent’s Guide to API Keys and Safety

Three steps to AI programming with your kid.

Aug 5, 2025 • Mei Park

My 2-Year-Old Shipped His First Game. I’m Not Teaching Him to Code.

What happened when we gave our toddler AI tools, and why the future of programming is toddler talk.

Aug 3, 2025 • Mei Park

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