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Author: Monica Atkins

Mayo Performing Arts Center Show Review: Sid the Science Kid Live

February 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Sid the Science Kid Live

In full disclosure, we received four tickets from The Mayo Performing Arts Center for Sid the Science Kid Live in exchange for an honest review.  At Mommy University, we are big fans of Sid the Science Kid who appears on PBS.  In fact, we boasted about Sid in our article “Who is Sid the Science Kid?” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts Tagged: Children's Theatre, Mayo Performing Arts Center, NJ Theatre, performing arts, Sid the Science Kids, Theater Shows for Kids

Who is Sid the Science Kid?

February 8, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
WHO IS SID THE SCIENCE KID

This post is not sponsored but does contain affiliate links. Are you looking for a fun, entertaining and educational television show that will help your kids learn all about science? Well, then you’re in luck! As a parent there are many things that surprised me including that my children are naturally fascinated by science. I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: kids and science, PBS, Sid the Science Kid

10 Brain Boosting Places to Get Crafty in NJ

February 5, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
10 Places to get Crafty

At Mommy University, we love art! From music to dance to paintings which is why we published “Kids & Art: What Does Art Teach Our Children?” as well as a follow up on “Drawing the Line: 5 Ways to Encourage an Appreciation of Art”. We believe that The Arts offer amazing opportunities for positive growth … [Read more…]

Posted in: Amazing Places in New Jersey, Arts and Crafts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: art classes for kids, Arts and Crafts, painting with kids, Places to See in NJ

4 Winter Sensory-Based Activities

February 1, 2015 by Monica Atkins 2 Comments
winter sensory learning

Living in New Jersey means winters are COLD! The past several years, they have been extremely cold which often translates into days trapped inside our homes. This can be very challenging when your children have not yet developed the ability to entertain themselves. As a parent of 2 kids under the age of 4, I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Homeschool Activities, Learning Through Play, Sensory Learning Tagged: sensory bins, sensory learning, winter activities

Raising a Talker Book Review

January 19, 2015 by Monica Atkins 1 Comment
Raising a Talker

In full disclosure, we were provided a copy of Raising a Talker in exchange for our honest opinion. An affiliate link is included. Let me begin with a strong recommendation for Raising a Talker by Renate Zangl, PhD as I sincerely wish I had it when I had my first child! As the mother of a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Parenting, Special Needs Tagged: Book review, language development, Raising a Talker

Disney on Ice : Princesses and Heroes – Where Love Really Does Conquer All

January 17, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, Mommy University received 4 tickets to see Disney On Ice: Princesses and Heroes in exchange for our honest review. A friend of mine who takes her daughter to Disney on Ice every year says that it is always a great show. “You will not be disappointed,” were her actual words. After watching … [Read more…]

Posted in: Performing Arts, The Arts, Travel Tagged: Disney Side, performing arts, shows for kids

Links, Connections and Motherhood

January 16, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Links, Connections, Motherhood

Guilty Confession: I never thought I would be a mom. I certainly never thought I would enjoy being a mom. Yet, I always knew motherhood would be challenging and often times lonely. In the first few weeks after giving birth to my son, my husband and I were frequently up at 2am helping to soothe … [Read more…]

Posted in: Parenting Tagged: meeting new moms, mom groups, motherhood

Tummy Time? How About Balance Time?

January 15, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Balance Time

Photo credit goes to Darlene Puzon at http://www.dpuzonphotography.net/  Please note: this picture is not an accurate depiction of Tummy Time. In fact, it is not recommended to have a baby sleeping on its stomach which is why Tummy Time was introduced. This was a peaceful photo taken by a photographer while my daughter was supervised. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Parenting Tagged: new parent advice, parenting, tummy time

Disney on Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes

January 10, 2015 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
Disney on Ice Princesses and Heroes

In full disclosure, we are being provided 4 tickets to Disney On Ice in exchange for our honest review. Mommy University is incredibly excited to announce that we will be attending the opening night performance of Disney On Ice Presents Princesses and Heroes at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Like all Disney On Ice … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Arts, Travel Tagged: Family Shows in NJ, performing arts, Princesses and Heroes

My First Christmas Activity Book: An Usborne Book Review

December 18, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
My First Christmas Activity Book

In full disclosure, I was provided with the Usborne book My First Christmas Activity Book in exchange for my honest review. For most families that celebrate Christmas, the significance of this holiday is often reinforced and taught by reading books to our children at night. We have always enjoyed books like “Polar Express” and “Twas … [Read more…]

Posted in: Holidays and Celebrations, The Arts Tagged: Arts and Crafts, Holiday Activities for Kids, Holiday Crafts, Usborne Books
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