When I booked my annual Disney vacation for this past September I knew I’d be traveling with my 2 month old. At the time, I didn’t really think about the logistics of taking an infant to the most magical place on Earth. As it turned out, my son was born two weeks late and now … [Read more…]
When I was little, I did not experience extravagant vacations. We didn’t take cruises to the islands, explore Europe or fly to Hawaii. What I remember, however, are all the summer trips to Hersheypark, the family adventures at Lake George and the countless trips to visit family in Rhode Island. What makes a family vacation … [Read more…]
One of the main reasons we decided to join the Cub Scouts is to experience more family adventures especially those that involve nature. Although I was a little nervous and apprehensive about the upcoming winter camping trip, I went into it with an open mind. I knew it would be a wonderful way for my … [Read more…]
Take the Family Photo! As a high school counselor, it breaks my heart when a student is sitting in my office and they lost their parent. The ticking of silence begins as there are no words that can remove the pain and no assurances that definitively prove to them that everything will be okay. I … [Read more…]
Since the moment you get pregnant, all you hear is, “Don’t worry, it gets easier when…” It will get easier once you reach the second trimester (it didn’t). It will get easier when you reach the third trimester (it didn’t). For some, that may have been the case, but for me, each trimester brought on … [Read more…]
Young Padawans to Jedis will enjoy Wonder Forge Star Wars Games! No Spoilers in this Review! We have been celebrating the iconic Star Wars this year with a May the Fourth Be With You Party, visiting Discovery Times Square, and, most recently, by having a Star Wars Game Night! The Star Wars products are out in … [Read more…]
If it is a crowded and loud location it is not surprising if my child is screaming. It is not easy when your child has sensory challenges but as a parent I am seeking out strategies to encourage my children to attend performances despite the obstacles that lie ahead of us. Recently, I have begun … [Read more…]
After 2 months full of spontaneous and planned adventures, weeks of enjoying the sun and warmth and days full of family time fun, returning to the school routine after summer vacation can be not only overwhelming but also depressing. The same can be true after winter and spring break. Let’s be real, returning to the … [Read more…]
Hello. My name is Melissa and my son, Billy, was diagnosed at age 2 with moderate/severe autism and sensory issues. It was an over 8 month process to get him to his diagnosis. It started with noticing some signs after he turned 1 which then led to the many doctors we had to go through … [Read more…]
If you follow Mommy University on Facebook, then you already know that I am not a big fan of resolutions. I gave up on resolutions years ago when I found them to be a set up for failure. I resolve to exercise more, I resolve to eat healthier…blah blah blah! I put enough pressure on … [Read more…]