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…]
Mommy University is honored to partner with Feld Entertainment to bring you the final season of Ringling Bros. Circus. For some, the circus is just another event they get tickets for once or even once a year. For many, however, the circus is an experience that creates lifelong memories and traditions! I first attended a … [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…]
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…]
Updated for 2024! Only the best individuals ride on trains and the Easter Bunny is no different, as several railway companies offer special events that highlight this favorite time of the year. At this time of the year, we are all struggling with the never-ending winter blues. The hints of Easter begin to introduce color, … [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…]
The story of Belle resonated with thousands of little girls as this heroine was a self-avowed bookworm who defied society’s expectations. Unlike previous princesses, this independent character demonstrated strong loyalty, curiosity and kindness. These positive qualities enabled her to see beyond the rough exterior of the Beast to see his true self. Twenty years later, … [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…]
Did you know that March 2 is Dr. Seuss’ birthday? To celebrate this iconic writer, a reading awareness program is implemented in schools across the country called Read Across America. Although Read Across America Day falls on March 2, many schools, libraries and other locations celebrate all week long. Some places offer fun story times … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of The Lego Movie. I am not ashamed to admit that on many occasions I have sat on the couch and watched it WITHOUT any kids in sight. I love the adult humor interwoven throughout the movie, and my kids love the cartoon aspect as well as following the characters’ … [Read more…]