It is always a scramble to purchase a gift that is fun, educational and exciting. There is an appeal to watching children gasp as they open their present but quickly interest can diminish. Subscription boxes have become a new trend in meeting not only the interest of the child but also can be parceled out … [Read more…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]
While stickers are great for fine motor skills, they are not the most efficient tool that meets this need. Let’s be honest, when my son decides all the Avengers stickers that are 1 inch big should be placed all over my wood floor, I am not applauding his fine motor skills. However, there are some … [Read more…]
What long running show premiered in 1966 and changed the landscape of television? Star Trek premiered one year before the story begins in Boy Sees Flying Saucer. The science fiction television show was unique as it launched thousands of young minds to think about space travel and interacting with aliens. It was also reflective of … [Read more…]
A big THANK YOU to Creativity For Kids, Faber-Castell, Little Kids Inc., Maximum Games, ZURU, Goliath Games and North Star Games for their generous donations for this giveaway! We are back with another Eggcellent Easter Basket giveaway! Last year, we launched an Eggstravagant Easter Basket Giveaway which featured toys and items that fit well in an … [Read more…]
A Review of Anne Kolb Nature Center The beauty of the outdoors changes with each location you explore. Whether it is the crisp clean mountain air or the warmth of the sand on a beach, getting outdoors promotes a greater appreciation of the world. Since falling in love with nature centers in our home state … [Read more…]
Museums hold significant importance in our culture today preserving our history and opening the doors for stepping forward. Exposing children to museums at a young age encourages their academic understanding and developmental growth as well as promotes their appreciation for science, art and even literature. As much as we love and support museums, it can … [Read more…]
A Mommy University review of Museum of Discovery and Science Attracting millions of visitors every year, Fort Lauderdale is characterized by sunshine and the beach. Yet, there are so many activities, locations and experiences that empower families to have fun while learning. The Museum of Discovery and Science (MODS) boasts two expansive floors that host … [Read more…]
Go Boldly into Outer Space with Star Trek! When Star Trek hit television screens in 1966, it empowered viewers to go boldly into outer space exploring the possibility of what might be in other worlds and galaxies. It also demonstrated the ability for us to have characters of diverse backgrounds and complex roles. Decades later, … [Read more…]
Mommy University’s Review of Bergen County Zoo Located in the heart of Van Saun Park is the hidden treasure that is Bergen County Zoo. Established in 1960, it is a quiet destination that is ideal for young families. With its affordable admission price (which becomes FREE in November until May), it attracts visitors to observe animals … [Read more…]