This summer Mommy University is proudly joining Neil Patrick Harris in teaming up with the online ticket seller Goldstar to encourage families to engage in brain boosting activities. Just like Mommy University, this program believes in the importance of ongoing learning through experiences, play and everyday family fun. This is especially true during the summer … [Read more…]
We LOVE going on vacation as a family. Whether it’s for a weekend or a week, we look forward to getting away and experiencing new places. I believe that vacations offer amazing benefits for children which is one of the reasons I love taking my kids to new destinations throughout the year. That’s also why … [Read more…]
The most useful train of Sodor makes an annual trip to New Jersey! In the heat of July, Thomas the Tank Engine visits Phillipsburg and children everywhere can earn the title of Junior Engineer. While the highlight of this day for your children will involve riding on the train or seeing Thomas, there is so … [Read more…]
As soon as school/work ends and summer break begins, I ditch my pocket-book and dust off my summer bag. No matter where I go during summer break there is a list of items I need at all times. Whether it’s a trip to the beach or lake, a visit to the zoo or a day … [Read more…]
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 cold air but … [Read more…]
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…]
Get in the Hoop at Wild West City! We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with Wild West City. Mommy University was provided with family memberships in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing upcoming Wild West City experiences and events this season. Wild West City brings the West to the … [Read more…]
Growing up, my family and I would go camping up and down the east coast. After helping my father set up the tent, we would explore the forest. Part of my favorite childhood memories is the two of us exploring nature. From running into a skunk as we walked our dog and not getting sprayed … [Read more…]
The majesty of trains is not overlooked by children. In fact, children are attracted to the simple beauty of these machines. They are awesome in size and power serving as traditional means of transportation, yet children see magic in these machines. We never turn down an opportunity to investigate trains as every experience is unique … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]