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…]
You Don’t Need to Pack Your Bags to Visit Sodor! There are few ambassadors to children’s literature and television programming that have withstood the test of time like the jovial and hard-working Thomas the Tank Engine. The original TV series featured model trains with the voice of The Beatles’ Ringo Starr narrating his adventures across … [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…]
There is nothing like visiting a farm for young children. They are thrilled and fascinated with the scenery and opportunities for learning that surrounds them. After taking my children for several years, they still smile with delight over tasting the food, petting animals and breathing the fresh air. While there are plenty of activities that … [Read more…]
At Mommy University we believe that kids learn through play! By engaging in hands-on, interactive experiences and activities kids gain important skills and knowledge that helps boost development and leads to greater academic success. We also believe that providing kids with brain boosting toys should not break the bank. All families should have the opportunity … [Read more…]
Buckets of Fun for Everyone! Located in West Berlin, Diggerland USA offers families family fun in this unique construction themed amusement park. What I found most appealing about this premier destination, however, is that this park is not about roller coasters, rather the rides provide distinctive sensory experiences. While this may seem like an unusual discussion, … [Read more…]
A Review of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan New York evokes thoughts of museums, stunning architecture and cultural institutions. As much as I love bringing young children to these locations, spaces that are designed for them are still needed and beneficial. Children still need to run, move and play. Children’s museums place emphasis on hands-on … [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…]
Jump on Board with Fun & Function! Fun and Function is a fabulous company that is full of so many different types of sensory toys to help develop each sense and calm each system! The company has a strong belief that being different is okay especially when they are empowered with toys that meet their … [Read more…]