Month: May 2018

Hi there! My name is Christa. I’m the mom of a self-assured, cheerful one-year old daughter named Hazel. Her big sister, Alexis, is 11 and definitely the most fun “toy” in the house.

Hazel and I have been attending Gymboree Play & Music for a few months now and it has been amazing to watch her confidence and abilities grow! Hazel is known for her cute bouncy dance moves during class. She loves to talk to new friends and watch how they play so we try to attend as many open gyms as possible. Every time the play area has a new design, I love to see the wonder in her eyes. Gymboree Play & Music is just perfect for her inquisitive and busy growing mind!

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Hello! My name is Nikki and this 7 month old guy is Owen, who is affectionately refered to as “The Mayor” (he knows everyone in town). Owen loves his time at Gymboree Play &. Music; playing, learning and tasting (everything).

The free gym time is great for him to be able to interact with kids at different levels of development. He watches in awe as the big kids walk across the bridges and zip down slides, hoping to soon acomplish the same feats. We cant wait to see what he learns each week. Thanks for inviting us to join the Gymboree Play & Music Family!

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Hey y’all! My name is Marissa and I am the proud mama to my 3 year old son, Eric, and 1 year old daughter, Evangeline. Eric has been the best big brother from day 1 constantly showering his little sister with kisses and always holding her hand in the car. Evangeline loves to follow her brother around and enjoys wrestling and playing cars with her big brother. Both children love being around family and can’t wait until they get a chance to get out of the house and go to the store just for fun.

Eric has been attending Gymboree Play & Music since he he was 1. Being a new mom of a baby with eczema in southern Texas, I was in search for activities my son could take part in that would not cause his eczema to flair, and thankfully, I came across these classes, attended the free class to see how my son would react, and let me just say…we were hooked! It would be hard for me to say what he loves best about attending because he still gets excited exploring the many obstacles, which helped improve his motor development greatly, bubble time, the singing and dancing, and we can’t forget hugs with Gymbo. We have loved Gymboree Play & Music so much Evangeline was just recently enrolled to begin her classes and we look forward to watching her grow with Gymbo!

In addition to being their mama, I am an elementary teacher and certified Reading Specialist. Through the years, I have continuously been impressed with the age-appropriate developmental activities Gymboree Play & Music provides to the children and their families and I thoroughly enjoy watching all the families come together and bond with their children and the other families through play, exploration, song, and dance. The Gymboree Play & Music family has done a wonderful job providing education, play, and fun to so many and we are so thankful to have found our home with them.

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Hello from the south! My name is Leigha and I am a mommy to my first any only baby girl Brynn Elise. She is feisty and sassy and FULL of life! She just turned two and loves to keep me on my toes.

We have been attending Gymboree Play & Music for almost a year now and every Saturday Brynn will wake up ready to go to her “play class” I started doing Gymboree Play & Music classes for Brynn to learn some socialization skills being she is not in daycare or around kids her own age. It turns out she has learned SO much more then just socializing. Like waiting her turn, freezing and using her imagination.

Brynn may be  my only child at home but during the day I have 15 “children” to care for and teach.  Being a kindergarten teacher I understand how much kids learn through play. Which is another reason Why I as a mom and teacher love the Gymboree Play & Music classes and all they have to offer.

We are so thrilled to be part of the Gymbo family and can’t wait to see what is in store for us on this journey!

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Hello everyone my name is Amber & I have a fun, creative and energetic little boy named Xander Reese. Xander has been attending Gymboree Play & Music for the last few months. Xander loves going to class & playing with new friends & exploring new things every time.

A few of Xander’s favorite activities to do at Gymboree Play & Music are parachute time, popping bubbles & exploring all the different obstacles during free play. Aside from being a mommy, I am a dental assistant & I am continuing my education to become a hygienist.

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Hello families! I’m Neda and I have sweetest 13 and a half month old little girl, Aurora. Aurora has been going to Gymboree Play & Music for a few months now and I would say it’s hands down her favorite place to be. She’s developed an insane amount sincethe first time I took her. Her favorite is rolling the air log, running under the parachute, gymbo time, oh and squirming out of mommy’s arms and darting for whatever catches her little eye.

We just are die hard Gymboree Play & Music Fans and have loved what the classes have done for Aurora. She’s become more sociable with her friends in class and is up for any new obstacle challenge. Thanks for creating a fun place where I can watch my baby bloom each day! I’m ecstatic to share what the program has done for us with other families.

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My name is Crystal and I am a mommy to this sweet little princess Cassidy Grace. I am also. stay at home mom but I work at Ruths Chris Steakhouse Princeton at night! I have a degree in psychology.

Cassidy Grace is 18 months old and she loves to play and run. We have been with Gymboree Play & Music  for about a month and Cassidy loves being here. I loved that we joined everyone is so nice and helpful. It is awesome to see my little Cassidy’s face light up when we arrive at Gymboree Play & Music and after she has her name tag on she runs in and starts climbing.

I’m looking forward to connect with other Gymboree Play & Music families!

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Hi my name is Jennifer. My son Snow Phoenix is 11 months old. We live in las Vegas, NV. We’ve been going to the Summerlin Gymboree Play & Music classes for about 2 months and it has been amazing.

At our 9 month doctor checkup Snow still was not crawling. The doctor wasn’t worried yet, but did say we may need an early intervention to help him start crawling if he wasn’t by age 1.  I had heard about Gymboree Play & Music from a friend and decided that possibly if Snow got some socialization he may see the other kids crawling and copy them. We attended only 3 play and learn classes before he was a crawling master.

I feel so thankful for Gymboree Play & Music because it has helped Snow progress so much. Snow lovesssss Gymboree Play & Music ; we’ve attended play and learn 2 & 3, music, and have had play dates at open gym. Gymboree Play & Music classes I feel are amazing and really tend to the different ages needs and the teachers are all so extremely attentive and amazing. It’s a toss up between hanging out in the rainbow tunnel and being underneath the giant parachute for Snow’s favorite thing to do at Gymboree Play & Music We love meeting all the families at our Gymboree Play & Music and look forward to meeting more through the Gymbofam.  Thank you Gymboree Play & Music!!!

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Hello everyone! My name is Katherine Rodriguez-Aguero and this is my daughter Genevieve Aguero. She just turned 1 and we had her first birthday at our local Gymboree Play & Music: Bayside! We couldn’t think of any other place to have her birthday. She loves all her instructors and felt in her element, laughing with her buddies, clapping along to the music and shaking those wiggles! Genevieve started Play & Music when she was 2 months and we haven’t looked back.

As an early childhood educator, I recognize the importance of play through songs and activities. Gymboree Play & Music offers that and so much more. Genevieve loves having the spotlight when she goes round and round. She’s learning the basics of sharing and taking turns as she awaits to crawl up the ramps. Genevieve loves her Gymbo collection at home!

Most importantly, we want to thank Gymboree Play & Music for not only helping our daughter reach those important developmental milestones but for giving us the chance as parents to witness them. Going to her Play & Learn classes takes us away from our hectic work-home lifestyles and provides us with the opportunity to enjoy our daughter in all these wonderful infant-toddler stages. We can’t wait till she’s old enough for art and preschool skills!

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Hi! I’m Nicole Pence Becker. I’m a mom to three sons born 13 months apart! Yep, twins Andrew and Colin and then our BIG surprise, Baby Matthew. We live in Carmel, Indiana and enjoy attending classes at Gymboree Play & Music.

The boys love the to run, jump and climb during Gymboree Play & Music class. I love that the boys learn to share with others and think logically during our classes with Ms. Kiki, Ms. Sara and Ms. Eileen. With three young sons, I am constantly looking for fun, educational activities to entertain all of them at the same time.

After more than 12 years in front of the camera as an Emmy-award winning TV journalist, I recently launched my lifestyle blog with informative and entertaining content for women of all ages. Follow along for content about life, motherhood, skincare and raising so many babies at once! I want to share confidence, gain confidence and inspire confidence.

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