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Back To School Night: Great Questions to Ask Your Child’s Teacher!

September 15, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 10 Comments
back to school night

It’s that time of year again! Homework and projects are piling up and fall sports are in full swing. That also means Back to School Night is swiftly approaching! For many of you this may be your very first Back to School night while for others it’s your last one before your child heads off … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Parenting

Educational Benefits of Zoos

September 8, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 9 Comments
Educational Benefits of Zoos

One of my favorite things to do as a family is to visit a zoo. I love witnessing the wonder and amazement in my boys’ eyes as they see an animal for the first (2nd and 3rd) time! Their faces light up and their smiles come alive as they point to each animal in excitement. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences, Travel Tagged: NJ Zoos, zoos

Benefits of Art: What art teaches our children?

September 4, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Benefits of Art

In Jessica’s article, “Kids & Science” she mentioned that science is everywhere. Growing up in a family that emphasized the humanities, I believe art is everywhere as well. It is great to write for Mommy University to explore these topics individually as well as a collaborative team. Art is not isolated rather it can intersect … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, The Arts Tagged: Benefits of Art, child development, education, kids and art

Run, Jump, Play: The Benefits of Open Play Sessions

September 2, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Open Play

Do your kids LOVE open play sessions at your local playground or indoor play place? For most of you, the answer is a resounding YES! Kids love to run around, climb, jump and play. BUT did you know about all the amazing developmental benefits of this type of play? When kids attend open play sessions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Benefits of Play, Child Development, Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: child development, Indoor Play Places, learning through play, Open Play

5 Reasons to See Sunflowers in New Jersey

September 1, 2014 by Monica Atkins Leave a Comment
5 Reasons to See Sunflowers

Grabbing a snack at Whole Foods one day, my son was about to launch into a meltdown triggered by being hangry (this term refers to being angry because you are so hungry). A small vase filled with sunflowers was near him and my new tactic was misdirection. Moving the vase next to my son and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Health and Sciences Tagged: fall activities, sunflower farms, sunflower mazes, sunflower tours, sunflowers

Back to School: Tips to Help Kids (and Parents) Prepare for Kindergarten

August 25, 2014 by Jessica Lopa 9 Comments
Back to School Tips

My son completed Kindergarten last school year. I was so excited for him to attend full day Kindergarten as I am not one of those moms that wants her kids to stay home forever. I believe my children need and long for the challenges and experiences provided at school. Although I provide a great deal … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Parenting Tagged: back to school, Kindergarten, preparing for school, Ready for School

Educational Benefits of Aquariums

August 20, 2014 by Monica Atkins 3 Comments
Educational Benefits of Aquariums

“Every time you dive, you hope you’ll see something new – some new species. Sometimes the ocean gives you a gift, sometimes it doesn’t.” – James Cameron The director of Titanic, James Cameron, directed a sleeper film many years before his blockbuster called Abyss. In this science fiction film, he takes the viewers to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Development, Education, Travel Tagged: aquariums

Disney Junior Channel: Where the Magic {and Learning} Begins

August 15, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Disney Junior

Disney Junior is a channel dedicated to the littlest of Disney fans! It offers nonstop interactive, educational and enjoyable television options that even parents will fall in love with. From Mickey Mouse to DocMcStuffins to the Octonauts, Disney Junior has something for everyone! Now, I want to start off by saying I don’t promote nonstop … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education Tagged: Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Kids Television, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Octonauts, Special Agent Oso

Blogger Bash NYC: Back to School Essentials

August 8, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Blogger Bash

I can’t believe it’s almost that time of year again! The stores are full of school essentials and back to school sales are everywhere you turn! That’s right parents, it’s Back to School fever! After attending Blogger Bash NYC, I discovered some amazing MUST HAVE back to school products! I love finding new art supplies, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Education, Learning Through Play Tagged: back to school, GoGo SqueeZ, Lands' End

Educational Disney Countdown Part 2: Ideas and Activities – Disney Parks

August 6, 2014 by Jessica Lopa Leave a Comment
Ideas and Activities for Educational Countdown to Disney World

Now that you have made or purchased your Disney Countdown calendar and planned out what you want to see and experience while on your Disney vacation, it is time to create ideas and activities to implement during your Educational Disney Countdown. To make this process easier, I will break my ideas down by 3 categories: … [Read more…]

Posted in: Disney, Education, Travel Tagged: Disney, education, Family Travel, traveling with kids
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