At Mommy University we believe that kids learn through play! By engaging in hands-on, interactive experiences and activities kids gain important skills and knowledge that helps boost development and leads to greater academic success. We also believe that providing kids with brain boosting toys should not break the bank. All families should have the opportunity … [Read more…]
Buckets of Fun for Everyone! Located in West Berlin, Diggerland USA offers families family fun in this unique construction themed amusement park. What I found most appealing about this premier destination, however, is that this park is not about roller coasters, rather the rides provide distinctive sensory experiences. While this may seem like an unusual discussion, … [Read more…]
A Review of the Children’s Museum of Manhattan New York evokes thoughts of museums, stunning architecture and cultural institutions. As much as I love bringing young children to these locations, spaces that are designed for them are still needed and beneficial. Children still need to run, move and play. Children’s museums place emphasis on hands-on … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to be sponsored by Genius of Play to bring you this post. All opinions expressed are completely my own. The Genius of Play, an organization that encourages families to make play an important part of a child’s life, recently asked some compelling questions to parents. One that particularly struck me … [Read more…]
My boys absolutely LOVE learning about dinosaurs. From dinosaur books to toys to movies, they love everything that has to do with these magnificent prehistoric creatures. That is why I was so excited to be invited by Jersey Moms Blog to spend the day exploring Liberty Science Center to help kick off their Dino Days … [Read more…]
Brain Boosting with Family Games that Expand Your Mind! While we maintain a family game night on Wednesdays in the winter months to break up the school week, check in with each other, and have fun, the summer months are a little more relaxed. In the extended break of July and August, our schedule is … [Read more…]
Take a Bite out of Learning and Fun with Sharks! Sharks rule the oceans. It is the reason Shark Week was brought into existence by the Discovery Channel in 1988. We celebrate these fascinating creatures that are propelling scientific research into fighting cancer. Surprisingly, they exist in all depths of the ocean, from a few … [Read more…]
Open-Ended Play is Jawsome! Sharks are very popular in my home. Each family member actually has an opinion on what is the coolest shark species and reasons for their belief. Thus, we have been reading about sharks, visiting them and watching television programs about them. Applying information about sharks, however, can be a little challenging. … [Read more…]
My family recently took a road trip to Louisiana to visit family. We decided to stop for the night in Tennessee since it is about halfway between NJ and Baton Rouge. We were unsure exactly where to stop but when I was contacted by MagiQuest, I knew Pigeon Forge would be our destination of choice! … [Read more…]
Even though I have 2 boys at home, the movie Moana is a favorite in our house. My 5-year old can sing every word to every song and loves playing with his Moana toys and reading Moana books. We even waited in line for 45 minutes at Disney World to meet Moana! It’s a movie … [Read more…]