This summer my boys and I decided to delve into the world of Harry Potter. We had planned a trip to Universal Orlando Resort so I thought it would be a good idea to start reading the novels in order to better understand The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Together, we read the illustrated version … [Read more…]
Brain Boosting with Family Games that Expand Your Mind! While we maintain a family game night on Wednesdays in the winter months to break up the school week, check in with each other, and have fun, the summer months are a little more relaxed. In the extended break of July and August, our schedule is … [Read more…]
I am so unbelievably excited to partner with Crayola, Zuru, Purple Cow, Educational Insights and the Bridge Direct to put together this list of brain boosting road trip must haves for kids! My family LOVES to travel! We love visiting Walt Disney World, camping near Hersheypark and exploring new parts of the United States. We … [Read more…]
My son has always been hypnotized by marble runs we had seen in the store and in children’s museums. While they looked intriguing, nothing captured my attention like the Q-BA-Maze from Mindware. The Q-BA-Maze 2.0 Mega Stunt Set consists of 56 cubes, 2 stunt pieces, 15 steel marbles and 1 design booklet. There are three … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner with LeapFrog to bring you reviews on their brain boosting learning toys and systems. I have always been a big fan of LeapFrog. Their toys offer endless opportunities for learning through play which is why my kids’ rooms have always been filled with their products. Each LeapFrog toy, … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Peaceable Kingdom, Just Play, The Bridge Direct, ThinkFun, Faber Castell, Creativity for Kids, Fashion Angels, Crayola, Little Kids Inc., VTech, Playvisions and Brackitz. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play … [Read more…]
There are so many food allergies and aversions these days that Halloween has become difficult for kids and parents. As the little ghosts and goblins make their way around the neighborhood, they happily fill their buckets with yummy treats; however, the sad reality is that many kids can’t eat half of what they collect. This … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we love building toys. They are truly the “building blocks” of learning. There are so many amazing skills kids can develop from playing with building toys. From fine motor development to patience to critical thinking skills, there are so many amazing reasons for kids to build, create and play! My kids love … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with Peaceable Kingdom to bring you their brain boosting games. When given the opportunity to review another amazing game by Peaceable Kingdom, I was very excited. I enjoy playing cooperative games with my kids as the concepts of the games are always fun and unique, and they offer an … [Read more…]
We are so incredibly excited to partner with Crayola, a company with a long history of combining art, creativity and learning with their wonderful products. We were provided with some amazing new products in order to share them with you and encourage outdoor learning through play! As soon as the warm weather hits and the … [Read more…]