Mommy University is excited to partner with Mindware to bring you this exciting holiday giveaway! At Mommy University, we truly believe that involving children in cooking promotes developmental benefits as well as family bonding. When we think of family meals around the holidays or Sunday afternoon, they are warm memories of laughter and special meals. As … [Read more…]
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Holiday Gift Guide. We are thrilled to partner with so many amazing and award-winning companies who provided many of the brain boosting toys on this list so we can share them with you this holiday season. Since even before I was a parent, … [Read more…]
“Where are the instructions?” As a parent, I grimaced when I heard those words. I heard my child shout this question as she opened the Build & Imagine toy but quickly responded with, “No instructions are needed.” Often times our children expect instructions in order to play with toys but this limits their creativity. The … [Read more…]
My kids love playing on their iPad and my iPhone. Since I limit their screen time, I am always looking for apps that offer a fun interactive learning experience as to make the most of this time. I love apps that offer hands-on learning that can be used in conjunction with technology. That is why … [Read more…]
This summer my boys and I decided to delve into the world of Harry Potter. We had planned a trip to Universal Orlando Resort so I thought it would be a good idea to start reading the novels in order to better understand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Together, we read the illustrated version … [Read more…]
My daughter is self-appointed royalty. For her, the Disney princesses represent the best qualities: strong, brave, hard-working, and artistic. Overcoming obstacles in their lives, each character has strong qualities that inspire her to grow as an individual. She naturally gravitates towards toys that highlight these admirable heroines but as a parent who believes in educational … [Read more…]
We have a small house and a postage stamped size backyard, so we seek out compact toys for our home that are sturdy and functional. Recently, the Sand and Water Bench from Simplay3 has become a perfect fit for all of our needs. Due to its inventive design, it makes a wonderful addition in most … [Read more…]
A Review of the Simplay3 In & Out Activity Table There are many instances in life when a simple product or a clean design thrills you! Simplay3 is a toy company that produces clean and straight forward toys that meet the needs of your children and, strangely enough, your home. I say strangely because we don’t … [Read more…]
This summer we were introduced to a unique new learning tool that my kids fell in love with. We took Flip ‘N’ Check on our two summer road trips which not only had the kids learning while traveling but also had us rolling in laughter as well as working together as a family. Flip ‘N’ … [Read more…]
It is difficult when you watch your children resist writing. When they are asked to fill out ditto sheets at school, it can get frustrating because it is not always re-writing repeatedly until their fingers are exhausted. When we can make writing fun and interesting they want to do it. It’s amazing how much I … [Read more…]