Updated for 2019! My family loves visiting Philadelphia. There is so much to see and do that each trip is a new learning adventure. One of our favorite places to visit is The Franklin Institute. Located in Center City, Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, The Franklin Institute is the … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019! It’s coming! That long 4-day weekend when the kids are bouncing off the walls and always looking for something to do (or climb on in my family’s case). What am I talking about? Teacher’s Convention of course! It’s a weekend full of fun and learning for teachers so why can’t it be … [Read more…]
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, every apple pie you bake and even every time your child puts on a costume is a teachable moment. Children long to … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Academy adventures for the entire year including brain boosting exhibits, events and programs. I hope you will follow us along this incredible … [Read more…]
In full disclosure, SmartLab Toys provided us with science kits in exchange for our honest review. It’s icky, it’s gooey, it’s slimy, it’s gross!! It’s science! At Mommy University, we love science! We especially love hands-on learning experiences where kids can be fully engaged in the learning process. What’s more engaging and fun than overflowing … [Read more…]
They creep, they crawl, they scare, they excite, they bring upon a variety of emotions from complete horror to total fascination. Love them or hate them, but the world would not be the same without creepy crawly critters! From spiders to snakes to rats to cockroaches, creepy and crawly critters are vital to our ecosystem. … [Read more…]
It is so hard to explain death to a child, and it can be even harder to help them understand death and the grieving process. If you haven’t done so already, please read my article explaining how I explained death to my son, Over the Rainbow: Helping My Son Understand Loss. After my experience, I … [Read more…]
It is never too early to start exposing your kids to letters and words. Although letter recognition is not a focus until preschool and kindergarten, it is important to introduce letters to your kids as early as possible. This starts by reading to your kids every night beginning from birth! Aside from reading each night, … [Read more…]
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 definitely nervous about the prospect of him zipping down the driveway and falling. The Kick Flipper by … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with Chef It Up to bring our readers all their brain boosting culinary arts experiences. We have been invited to take classes in exchange for our honest review. Not a day goes by that my son does not talk about cooking, watch a cooking show or play in … [Read more…]