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Author: Jessica Lopa

How to Plan an Educational Countdown to Disney World

July 23, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
How to Plan A Countdown to Disney World

Disney Vacation Booked – Check Dining Reservations Confirmed – Check Fast Passes Chosen – Check Now what? As many Disney enthusiasts know, planning a Disney vacation is almost as fun and exciting as the vacation itself! I have always said that vacationing in Disney is an art form. There is so much to know and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Disney, Education, Travel

Healthy Teeth, Happy Kids: Keeping Your Baby's Teeth Clean

July 21, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Healthy Teeth

You endured countless sleepless nights and have been covered in drool. You waited patiently for those little baby teeth to pop through the gums. Sometimes it’s quick, sometimes it takes FOREVER, but once those little pearly whites are here, they are as adorable as you imagined! So how do you keep your baby’s teeth clean? … [Read more…]

Posted in: Health and Sciences, Parenting Tagged: healthy kids, healthy teeth

10 Brain Boosting Summer Experiences in New Jersey

July 18, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
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Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, NJ Brain Boosting Events, NJ Day Trips, Outdoor Adventures, Travel Tagged: child development, new jersey activities, new jersey travel, Places to See in NJ, traveling in new jersey

Mommy Rant: "Did you really just say that to MY child?"

July 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 8 Comments
Teachable Moment, Parents

After a frustrating experience I just had at my local library, I felt obligated to talk about it. I am not sure what has happened to respect, compassion and empathy, but these honorable attributes have appeared to escape many people today. What Happened, You Ask? After a fun experience at the library, everyone was leaving … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting, Special Needs

Build, Create, Play: The Benefits of Playing with Building Toys

July 16, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 15 Comments
Benefits of Building Toys

 We all know that playing with building toys is beneficial for kids but did anyone ever tell you why?  Building toys have significant cognitive and academic benefits for children of all ages. Not only are they fun and exciting, but they help kids develop a wide variety of skills and abilities. They help prepare kids for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: building toys, development, learning through play, Legos

Kids and Science: Fizz, Boom, Read!

July 14, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment

Did you know that this year’s summer reading program is all about SCIENCE? Libraries across NJ are getting kids of all ages excited about Science and Reading! Children, teens and adults are encouraged to read all summer long while also participating in fun and interactive Science programs/events at their local libraries. The early literacy and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Reading Tagged: kids and science, science, sciencetellers, summer reading

What My Grandmother Taught Me

July 13, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 4 Comments
Nanny

It has been one year since I lost the most influential woman in my life, the family matriarch, my amazing grandmother. For as long as I can remember, my grandmother, lovingly known as Nanny, was a part of my life. Along side my mother, my grandmother helped raise me to be the person I am … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: grandparents

Meet the Mommy University Professors

July 12, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
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Jessica Lopa, Founder and “Dean” of Mommy University Jessica is also a full-time school psychologist, wife to an amazing husband and mother to 2 incredible boys. She attended the University of Rhode Island to obtain an undergraduate degree in Psychology, and Fairleigh Dickinson University for her Master’s plus Certification in School Psychology. Jessica’s work experience … [Read more…]

Posted in: Information and Faculty Tagged: Mommy Bloggers, mommy university, NJ Bloggers

Kids and Science: A Perfect Match

July 11, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Kids and Science

Science is all around us! We never have to go far to point out something scientific to our children. It is in our homes, in our bodies, outside; it is EVERYWHERE! Science is the perfect subject for kids as children are naturally curious. They use all their senses to observe and learn about the world … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Health and Sciences Tagged: development, kids and science, love of science

Deceptively Educational: Encouraging Academic Growth During the Summer

July 9, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 2 Comments
Deceptively Educational Summer Fun

After what has felt like the longest school year EVER, it seems like an impossible feat to get your kids to focus on any academics. Of course they would rather play outside, hang out with friends, go to the beach or do just about anything that is NOT school related. Well I am here to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education Tagged: development, education, summer fun
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