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Author: Monica Atkins

Valentine’s Day Tinker Tray

February 5, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Valentine's Day Tinker Tray

Against the backdrop of winter in New Jersey, the bright red and pink hearts brighten our days as we usher in Valentine’s Day. While this celebration has its roots in Christianity, the exchange of paper cards has been taking place for over one hundred years. At Mommy University, we love a fun celebration yet we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Arts and Crafts, Child Development, Education, Holidays and Celebrations, Homeschool Activities, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, kids and art, learning through play, sensory learning, tinker trays, Valentine's Day

Channel Your Inner Spidey Senses at Tarantulas

February 5, 2016 by Monica Atkins 4 Comments
Tarantulas

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…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Philadelphia, Travel Tagged: Academy of Natural Sciences, Museums, PA Museums, Philadelphia Museums, science, Science Museums, spiders, tarantulas, The Academy of Natural Sciences

10 Awesome Brain Boosting Party Favors

February 1, 2016 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
Party Favors

Recently, birthday parties have become quite the coordinated effort for parents to put together. Children love the games, cake, and, of course, the token of gratitude for attending the party. You may call it a goody bag or a party favor, nonetheless, it is very likely that candy, dollar store items, and tiny knick knacks … [Read more…]

Posted in: Gift Guides, Holidays and Celebrations, Learning Through Play Tagged: art classes for kids, Celebrations, Party Favors

Win 4 Tickets to The Big Apple Circus

January 26, 2016 by Monica Atkins 4 Comments
Big Apple Circus Giveaway

We are so excited to partner with the Big Apple Circus again to bring you this amazing giveaway! Photo Credit: Maike Schulz/Big Apple Circus The circus is coming! The circus is coming! At Mommy University, we LOVE the circus. It is a fun and exciting  event that the entire family can enjoy. Watching the wonder … [Read more…]

Posted in: Giveaways and Contests, Holidays and Celebrations, Travel Tagged: Big Apple Circus, Giveaway

Star Wars Game Night

January 26, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
star wars game night

Young Padawans to Jedis will enjoy Wonder Forge Star Wars Games! No Spoilers in this Review!  We have been celebrating the iconic Star Wars this year with a May the Fourth Be With You Party, visiting Discovery Times Square, and, most recently, by having a Star Wars Game Night! The Star Wars products are out in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Parenting, Toy and Game Reviews

Brain Boosting Imaginative Toys from Toy Fair NY 2015

January 12, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
TFNY Imaginative Toys

Toy Fair is where adults become children again. Every toy company has booths to present their collection of toys and new releases for the upcoming year. In fact, some toys are so new that the companies only have the prototype available for display. As a courtesy we ask if photos can be taken because yes, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Learning Through Play, Toy and Game Reviews

Encouraging a Love of Science

January 11, 2016 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
Encouraging a Love of Science

The beautiful part about encouraging your children to have an appreciation of science is that you don’t need a college degree in science. In fact, you may have been like me, an individual who only took the recommended science courses or you may be someone who cringed throughout their chemistry class and didn’t even touch … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: education, homeschool, Homeschool Activities, kids and science, science, Science Experiments

Glass Slippers Not Required at the Winter Ball

January 8, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Perfect Princess Parties NJ

Perfect Princess Parties NJ treats each child like royalty! As the mom of a three-year old that sees the world in princesses and heroes, we have been fans of Perfect Princess Parties NJ for over a year. We attended their first event in Cedar Grove with the Snow Queen and Ice Princess then their cupcake … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations Tagged: Disney, Mother Daughter Events, perfect princesses nj, Princesses

Showtime: Tips to Help Prepare Children for a Performance

January 7, 2016 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Showtime Tips to Help Prepare Children for Performances

If it is a crowded and loud location it is not surprising if my child is screaming. It is not easy when your child has sensory challenges but as a parent I am seeking out strategies to encourage my children to attend performances despite the obstacles that lie ahead of us. Recently, I have begun … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting, Performing Arts, Special Needs, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Children's Theatre, Disney Side, Family Shows in NJ, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Theater Shows for Kids

Discover, Play and Learn at Play Fair NY 2016

January 5, 2016 by Monica Atkins 8 Comments
Play Fair 2016

We are incredibly excited to be a sponsor of Play Fair NY 2016 which mirrors our belief that children learn best through play. Housed in Jacob Javits Center in New York City is the annual Toy Fair which is open to toy stores, companies and press. Although, Toy Fair has existed for over 100 years, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places to Play, Giveaways and Contests, Learning Through Play, Travel
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