I am so incredibly excited and honored to be chosen to create sponsored content as a Brand Ambassador for GoNoodle. As an educator, I am huge fan of GoNoodle, and it appears I am not alone as it has been used in 80% of elementary classrooms this year! As a parent, I am an even … [Read more…]
Ever wonder what all the fuss is about when your friends start sharing posts about signing up for KidsBowlFree.com? Well, I was curious too when I first signed up years ago when my boys were little. I am not a great bowler but I LOVE bowling. What I quickly discovered was that bowling is a … [Read more…]
Did you know that toys are one of the safest consumer products in your home? But despite passing rigorous tests and meeting specific standards for toy safety (over 100 to be exact), accidents can still happen. That is why it is important as parents to be aware of many safety steps that can be taken … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to be sponsored by Genius of Play to bring you this post. All opinions expressed are completely my own. The Genius of Play, an organization that encourages families to make play an important part of a child’s life, recently asked some compelling questions to parents. One that particularly struck me … [Read more…]
My son loves to color. He asks to color with me almost every day which I happily say YES to. Like most kids, when he first started coloring, staying inside the lines was not expected or even encouraged. When kids first learn to color, it’s all about building fine motor strength and control along with … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love looking at the benefits of activities we enroll our kids in. We all know sports and clubs are fun, but it is important to know what kids are really getting out of the program they are signed up for. I have brought you the benefits of soccer and skiing, and … [Read more…]
I have actually lost count on how many years or how many kids workshops we have attended at Home Depot but I can tell you it has been a family tradition for some time. It started as a fun way to spend time with my kids and has slowly evolved into a way for my … [Read more…]
Battleship, scrabble and monopoly were the board games in my closet as a child. They were so much fun to play; however, as parents, we take a closer look at these games to see how they build skills such as critical thinking, deductive reasoning, a strong vocabulary and an understanding of finance. It is not … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the Toy Industry Association to bring you this post. Although there was compensation involved, I truly believe in their Genius of Play mission which is to engage children in meaningful play opportunities so they can grow and develop into well-rounded adults. This belief perfectly aligns with our beliefs at Mommy University; … [Read more…]
Do your kids LOVE open play sessions at your local playground or indoor play place? For most of you, the answer is a resounding YES! Kids love to run around, climb, jump and play. BUT did you know about all the amazing developmental benefits of this type of play? When kids attend open play sessions … [Read more…]