My son and I are both allergic to mosquitoes. Just one bite can turn a fun night or day trip into an itchy, painful nightmare. I have tried a variety of mosquito repellents, but none seem to do the job effectively. That is why I was so excited to learn about a new wearable mosquito … [Read more…]
During our visit to the Tarantulas exhibit at Academy of Natural Sciences, the staff used an impressive microscope that allowed children to see specimens in detail as it was projected on a screen. My children were in awe seeing the object magnified and were amazed at all the details they could see. They already know … [Read more…]
What’s the Buzz About Bees? There has been a movement for a better understanding of the role bees play in our lives. Often times confused with other insects that are easily provoked and sting, bees caught a bad reputation for a long time. However, these hard workers are the reasons our flowers and gardens are able … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to share with you their amazing exhibits where families can play, explore and learn. Joy, Sully, Wall-E, Lightening McQueen, Woody, and the list goes on. We have fallen in love with the distinctive characters that have filled our memories as well as our children’s. … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so unbelievably excited to partner with Field Station: Dinosaurs. We have been invited to visit and attend events in order to share with you all their learning adventures this season. When Field Station: Dinosaurs announced last year that it was closing its iconic park, I was devastated. In only a few short … [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…]
We are so excited to partner with The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia to share with you their amazing exhibits where families can play, explore and learn. Ever wonder how a mummy is made? Better yet, ever want to see a real human mummy? Well, you can at the Lost Egypt Ancient Secrets, Modern Science exhibit … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we LOVE museums. From space to art to fossils to the human body, there is so much to discover and explore when you visit a museum. We especially love the hands-on learning fun that kids (and adults) can enjoy! There is only one thing more fun than visiting a museum, and that’s … [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…]
Updated for 2020-21 School Year! Many families make the decision to homeschool their children. Whether it’s for financial reasons, they are unhappy with the public school system or they feel their children will learn better in the comfort of their own home, homeschooling is an option that many families are choosing more and more. Although … [Read more…]