Updated for 2022! Whether it’s too hot, too cold, too rainy or too snowy, there are many reasons to stay indoors and play. Sometimes, however, staying home can become overwhelming for kids and parents. There isn’t enough room to run around, the house gets destroyed and, let’s face it, how many crafts and board games … [Read more…]
Updated for 2019!! There are so many amazing experiences to be had this winter that help kids learn, grow and develop. What’s even better is that these experiences don’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, many are FREE. Yes, I said FREE! At Mommy University, we love sharing brain boosting activities but … [Read more…]
Our favorite monkey is celebrating his 75th birthday! Mommy University was recently invited to attend a special event at Liberty Science Center (LSC) organized by Jersey Mom Blogs. LSC’s most recent exhibit, Curious George: Let’s Get Curious, provides an amazing space for children with beautiful illustrations to investigate and explore. They can become “little scientists” … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with the Crayola Experience. Mommy University was provided a membership in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing Crayola Experience adventures for the entire year. I hope you will follow us along this incredible journey! Cradled in every memory of an artistic drawing is … [Read more…]
Do you need to catch them all? Pokemon Go has been talked about on social media and television as millions take steps outside of their home in search of rare and unique creatures. Pokemon was originally a video game in 1996 which had kids glued to screens or exchanging cards. However, in July 2016 that … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with Brick Fest, a hands-on learning experience for all ages! At Mommy University, we have declared our love for building toys since we began. Lego Bricks are one of the most celebrated and popular building toys which has garnered a large following. Thus, the emergence of Brick Fest which … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! Each winter, we long for the summer sun and warmth. We promise not to complain when it gets too hot as we beg Mother Nature to end the vicious Northeast winter. Once that first stretch of hot and humid days hits, however, we abandon our promises and retreat back to our comfortable … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we celebrate birthdays throughout the year! As soon as a birthday ends, we are discussing the next one that will take place. However, we still thrive to incorporate educational and developmentally beneficial activities through play! Since we believe children learn through play, it is no surprise that we would release a Brain … [Read more…]
Who says you have to sit home on a rainy day? New Jersey offers so many fun and brain boosting indoor adventures that you never have to be bored when it rains again! After researching what NJ has to offer along with places we have visited, I have put together a list of rainy day … [Read more…]
Have you slept under a blue whale? How about under a T. Rex? Have you slept with lions? As a kid there is so much wonder in sleeping in a room that is not your bedroom whether it is a friend’s house or a campground, but there are also so many amazing places that offer … [Read more…]