Battleship, scrabble and monopoly were the board games in my closet as a child. They were so much fun to play; however, as parents, we take a closer look at these games to see how they build skills such as critical thinking, deductive reasoning, a strong vocabulary and an understanding of finance. It is not … [Read more…]
My daughter has talked about becoming a Princess since she was two without any introduction of royalty in our home. She is surrounded by a fantastical world where good always wins, hard work is admirable, dreams are worth chasing and love empowers us. These are lessons she has since learned from Tiana, Rapunzel, Anna and the … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with American Girl and Mattel to review the 2017 Girl of the Year Doll: Gabriela McBride. The premise that everyone has a story to tell is the most fascinating quality about American Girl dolls. The dolls are beautifully made and the accessories are stunning, but what I am simply … [Read more…]
This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are honest and belong to Mommy University. Since I monitor Groupon on a regular basis, I can tell you that there has been many offers on products and coupons that complement our family. There are products that can be beneficial to a child’s development and recently Groupon added … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to renew our partnership this season with WP Presents! In exchange for tickets to performances, we are so happy to be able to bring you all the entertainment this season as well as our honest review of the shows. The steps of Shea Center for Performing Arts welcomes not only … [Read more…]
We are so excited to work with Disney On Ice and Feld Entertainment to bring you all the magic Disney has to offer families! Updated for the Fall 2017 Dare to Dream show! Themes that are often found in Disney films focus around love, family and kindness. Walt Disney has always imagined a magical world … [Read more…]
When you wish upon a star… Everything’s Gonna Be Alright. Just like literature, music has the power to recall strong memories that define a moment. As we stand in an elevator and hear a song from our childhood or a song from a dance we attended, music forms connections between our past and other people. … [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…]
The Lightwire Theater: A Very Electric Christmas Combining festive holiday music against the bold lights of the massive puppets of Lightwire Theater, audience members were transported to another world. This was one of the most unique theater experiences my family has enjoyed. A rare combination of music, lights and characters, brought us to a whole … [Read more…]
It is easy to forget in the cold winter months in New Jersey that there are many opportunities to have fun outdoors. We tend to huddle in the warmth of our home, sipping hot chocolate staring out the window at a fresh blanket of snow. Most of us tend to debate the ritual of arming … [Read more…]