As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. Although camps are fun, and my boys participate in half-day ones for a few weeks, they can be expensive so I need to find more activities to occupy their time. To help engage them I decided to … [Read more…]
As my boys get older, I find that they need to be more entertained especially during the summer. To help engage them I decided to develop themed days based on topics they really enjoy. I found that my boys really enjoyed having themed days and/or weeks. They loved helping me plan the activities and creating … [Read more…]
One perk of being a boy mom is the continuous exposure to superhero movies. Growing up with a sister (no brothers) and a father who loved Star Trek NOT Star Wars, I was never really introduced to the world of superheroes. Of course I knew who Superman was and saw all the movies, but I … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Looking for something fun and unique for your kids to do this summer? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out Camp Creativity from Michaels craft store. I have been bringing my kids to the summer program at Michaels since they were 3 years old. This year, however, looks … [Read more…]
Most kids’ schedules these days are filled with sports and enrichment activities plus lots of screen time. It’s very important to set some time aside for the great outdoors. My favorite time of the year for being outdoors has always been winter. No humidity and no bugs! Plus it’s a great way to cure that … [Read more…]
Nature’s Fresh Dessert There is nothing like the excitement of a snow day. Not necessarily for me, but for my children. They scream. They jump. They want to run outside and leap in the snow where I honestly want to stay in my cozy pajamas and lounge with a Netflix marathon. Historically, in the several … [Read more…]
Reading stories to our children every night is a ritual for the writers of Mommy University. We curl up with the board book, classic literature or a book from one of our many book lists to encourage a love of reading. However, as parents and educators we also recognize that inspiring little ones to love … [Read more…]
My children have always been fascinated by the world. We love to travel so they are always asking where places are in our country and the world. The new Puzzle Globe from Learning Resources offers fun ways for kids to learn about geography and different cultures while building important developmental skills. We found some exciting … [Read more…]
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]
It is easy to forget in the cold winter months in New Jersey that there are many opportunities to have fun outdoors. We tend to huddle in the warmth of our home, sipping hot chocolate staring out the window at a fresh blanket of snow. Most of us tend to debate the ritual of arming … [Read more…]