Building Fun with Roylco Crystal Color Stacking Blocks
My boys love to build, create and play so we are always looking for new and exciting building toys to help encourage this passion. At Toy Fair NY 2015, I found a building toy that I knew my boys would...
View Article10 Benefits of Gardening with Kids
We have all heard that being outside in the fresh air has amazing health benefits. We have also heard that planting flowers can be therapeutic. But did you know that gardening has amazing developmental...
View Article4 Spring Sensory-Based Activities
According to the calendar it has been spring for a little while now, but it is still light jackets and hot coffee for those of us in the Garden State. It is a traditional time for birds chirping,...
View Article5 Brain Boosting Ways to Use a Sandbox
As a kid, I remember having the infamous turtle sandbox. I loved playing in it with my sister and making fun sand castles and burying toys. What I didn’t know was that I was building and enhancing...
View ArticleHow Disney Pixar’s Inside Out Made Me Think About Life
This past weekend, my family and I went to see the new Disney Pixar movie Inside Out. I love every Disney Pixar movie so I knew this one would be amazing too. What I didn’t know, however, is how much...
View ArticleFull STEAM Ahead with Creativity Cans
In full disclosure, we were provided the Creativity Cans from Creativity for Kids in exchange for our honest review. We have heard the term STEM to distinguish Science, Technology, Engineering and...
View Article5 Brain Boosting Ways to Use a Kiddie Pool
Who said a pool is just for swimming and splashing? As you know, at Mommy University we are always looking for ways to incorporate learning into activities we do with our kids. We also look for easy...
View Article10 Benefits of Pretend and Imaginary Play
We are so excited to partner with the Toy Industry Association to bring you this post. Although there was compensation involved, I truly believe in their Genius of Play mission which is to engage...
View Article10 Benefits of Fishing
It’s a sport, a hobby, a profession, a skill! So what am I talking about? Fishing of course! Fishing is an activity that crosses all gender, cultural and economic lines. Once you are on the dock, in...
View Article5 Brain Boosting Reasons to Visit Hersheypark
I am so unbelievably excited to share that Mommy University has partnered with Hersheypark and Hershey, PA to share with you all their sweet learning adventures. This summer, we were provided with...
View ArticleA Glowing Review for Sands Alive Glow
In full disclosure, Play Visions provided us with the Sands Alive Glow in exchange for an honest review. A sensory toy that has been populating shelves of our favorite toy stores, Sands Alive Let’s Go...
View ArticleFlip Into Learning with the PlaSmart Kick Flipper
In full disclosure, we received the kick flipper from PlaSmart in exchange for our honest review. My son recently told me that he wanted to learn to skateboard. Being that he is only 6 years old, I was...
View ArticleFall in Love with Learning: 10 Must Do Fall Learning Activities
Fall is definitely my favorite season. It’s full of vibrant colors, delectable smells and exciting activities and events. Fall is also full of opportunities to learn and grow. Every trip to the farm,...
View ArticleIt’s the Great Sensory Bin Charlie Brown
A sensory bin inspired by the Peanuts gang We received the Peanuts figurines from Schleich in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed belong to Mommy University. A sensory bin is an...
View ArticleSometimes All They Need Is Time
When our kids are born, we all have hopes and dreams for them. We want them to be good students, good athletes, kind to others, healthy, loved…I can go on forever! We especially want them to be able to...
View ArticlePrevent Bullying By Being a Cool Kind Kid
We hear about it every day. In school, on the playground, on the soccer field, in the mall, it’s everywhere! So what am I talking about? Bullying! Whether it’s on the news, in the paper, at an assembly...
View Article10 Benefits of Preschool
I am so excited to partner with Noodle to help parents make more informed decisions about their child’s education. Noodle offers the largest and most comprehensive online preschool search which takes...
View ArticlePlay and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide 2015
We are so excited to bring you this year’s Play and Learn Stocking Stuffer Guide. We are thrilled to partner with Crayola, Educational Insights, SmartGames and Creativity for Kids who provided some of...
View ArticleThe Star Wars Sensory Bin That Is Taking Off!
This is the sensory bin that Star Wars fans have been waiting for! In our household Star Wars has a level of mystique quality which is no surprise since we had a “May the Fourth Be With You party.”...
View ArticleLighting Up Language
Fun Ways to Boost Language Development This Holiday Season As the mom of a child who struggled with speech, I found myself constantly looking for opportunities to encourage language development....
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