Updated for 2019! Start Your Adventure at Bass Pro Shops At Mommy University we are always looking for new opportunities to encourage our children to enjoy and appreciate nature. We take our kids on hikes, fishing and camping which stimulates their interest in the great outdoors. Bringing children to spaces like nature centers and science centers … [Read more…]
Since Field Station Dinosaurs has taken roots in New Jersey, it has become a favorite for young children as well as dinosaur fans. It provides animatonic dinosaurs perfect for photo opportunities but also physical representations of creatures for those thirsting to see what they might look like. In addition to these thirty creatures, there are … [Read more…]
One perk of being a boy mom is the continuous exposure to superhero movies. Growing up with a sister (no brothers) and a father who loved Star Trek NOT Star Wars, I was never really introduced to the world of superheroes. Of course I knew who Superman was and saw all the movies, but I … [Read more…]
Grow Wings with Insect Lore! In New Jersey, there is nothing like pops of color that emerge in our garden after a cold and grey winter. Slowly purple appears in the creeping phlox to the pink of our butterfly bush. Our favorite color, however, is the orange on a butterfly’s wing. We have always been … [Read more…]
The deep red of a plump strawberry is my favorite spring sight as it is being plucked off the vine under the azure sky, and my favorite treat is eating that strawberry shortly after it is brought home. Throughout New Jersey, and in many other locations, is the opportunity to Pick Your Own (PYO) fruits … [Read more…]
As ambassadors for NCircle Entertainment we look forward to sharing with our readers educational and engaging entertainment for children as well as offering giveaways. Dino Dan began as a children’s television program in Canada where the main character, Dan, can see dinosaurs in his different experiences. In 2013, his younger brother Trek, received a series … [Read more…]
Exploring nature has a calming influence on my preschoolers. It engages all of their sciences and sparks their curiosity. We have found that nature centers encourage this interest by promoting science, an appreciation of nature and protecting the environment. Throughout New Jersey, there are many nature, environmental and science centers which we enjoy touring. In … [Read more…]
Teaching our children how to respect nature and care for the environment can be challenging; however, throughout New Jersey there are amazing places to help make this task easier. From nature centers to gardens, these spaces empower children. Through camps, classes and independent strolls, we are constantly learning how to take care of the flora … [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…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner with The Franklin Institute to bring you on a prehistoric adventure through Jurassic World along with offering an amazing ticket giveaway. We are all about dinosaurs in my house. From toys to games to books, you name it, we have it. We also watch Jurassic Park or Jurassic … [Read more…]