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Author: Jessica Lopa

My Forever Pet, My Forever Friend…Until We Meet Again

August 23, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Angel-1

She was a 4 pound little furball full of energy and spunk. She captured my heart the moment I saw her, and I knew she was mine the second she was placed in my arms. My first baby, my dog, Angel. Angel was the perfect dog, well at least in my eyes. She loved me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: having a pet, loss of pet, pet owner, pets

10 Ideas for Family Bonding

August 22, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 5 Comments
10 Ideas for Promote Family Bonding

How much time does your family spend together? The world is no longer the way it used to be where families eat dinner together each night and enjoy quality time together every weekend. Today, many households consist of two working parents, which makes quality family time difficult. In my house my husband and I often … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: child development, family bonding, parenting help

Ready, Set…Play! The Benefits of Open-Ended Play at Home

August 19, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Ready, Set...Play

Today kids are so scheduled, bouncing from one activity or event to another, that we often forget how important it is to let our kids just play! I have to admit I am guilty of this at times. I am so busy trying to make sure my kids are engaging in fun experiences and programs … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Parenting Tagged: child development, education, learning through play, open-ended play

Mom to Mom: Advice for New Moms

August 18, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
MOM TO MOM_Advice for New Moms

Photo Credit: Kristina Britt Photography Every day parents question themselves and their parenting style. Every mom and dad have their own beliefs and preferences and should not be judged for them. (Well, there are a few exceptions but I will not share those opinions here.) “Parenting is learning on the go,” as recently said by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: new moms, newborns, parenting, sleeping

Disney Junior Channel: Where the Magic {and Learning} Begins

August 15, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Disney Junior

Disney Junior is a channel dedicated to the littlest of Disney fans! It offers nonstop interactive, educational and enjoyable television options that even parents will fall in love with. From Mickey Mouse to DocMcStuffins to the Octonauts, Disney Junior has something for everyone! Now, I want to start off by saying I don’t promote nonstop … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education Tagged: Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Kids Television, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Octonauts, Special Agent Oso

Disney Mania at Blogger Bash NYC

August 12, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Disney at Blogger Bash

In full disclosure, this post is not sponsored but does contain affiliate links. Elsa, Olaf, Mickey, Minnnie, Doc McStuffins…They all made their appearance at Blogger Bash NYC! As a Disney enthusiast, okay you got me, HUGE Disney fan, I was so excited to see, learn about and play with some amazing new Disney products. From … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play Tagged: Blogger Bash, Disney, Just Play, Mickey, Sweet Suite, Uncle Milton

Healthy Teeth, Healthy Kids: Disney Magic Timer App

August 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 1 Comment
Disney Magic Timer

This is NOT a sponsored post. Do your kids give you a hard time brushing their teeth? Does the recommended 2 minutes of brushing seem to take FOREVER? Well, I have the solution for you! Disney Magic Timer App is the perfect way to get toddlers and preschoolers interested and engaged in the toothbrushing process. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Learning Through Play Tagged: Disney, healthy kids, healthy teeth, kids apps, toothbrushing

Get Active, Get Outdoors and Make a Difference: Summer Fun for Tweens and Teens

August 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Get Active_ Teens

My friend, and Mommy University reader, recently asked for help in coming up with fun and inexpensive ideas to keep her tweens and teens busy this summer. So I got to thinking! The pre-teen and teen years are such important times in a person’s life. It is when we discover who we are and what … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Outdoor Adventures, Parenting Tagged: Pre-teens, summer activities, Teens, Tweens, volunteering

Blogger Bash NYC: Back to School Essentials

August 8, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Blogger Bash

I can’t believe it’s almost that time of year again! The stores are full of school essentials and back to school sales are everywhere you turn! That’s right parents, it’s Back to School fever! After attending Blogger Bash NYC, I discovered some amazing MUST HAVE back to school products! I love finding new art supplies, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: back to school, GoGo SqueeZ, Lands' End

Educational Disney Countdown Part 2: Ideas and Activities – Disney Parks

August 6, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Ideas and Activities for Educational Countdown to Disney World

Now that you have made or purchased your Disney Countdown calendar and planned out what you want to see and experience while on your Disney vacation, it is time to create ideas and activities to implement during your Educational Disney Countdown. To make this process easier, I will break my ideas down by 3 categories: … [Read more…]

Posted in: Disney, Education, Travel Tagged: Disney, education, Family Travel, traveling with kids
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