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…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner with LeapFrog to bring you reviews on their brain boosting learning toys and systems. I have always been a big fan of LeapFrog. Their toys offer endless opportunities for learning through play which is why my kids’ rooms have always been filled with their products. Each LeapFrog toy, … [Read more…]
Every Easter, since my kids were born, I have done an egg hunt around my house the Easter Bunny has hidden eggs around the house for my kids to find! It started with eggs filled with a few jelly beans, then it moved to stickers then some small change. Since then, it has evolved into … [Read more…]
There is nothing like the feeling of shedding off the thick winter coat as we welcome spring in New Jersey! For several months our state doesn’t feel like the Garden State as we are covered in snow and the blistering wind. As the sunshine begins to peek into our longer days, we have the strong … [Read more…]
There are so many amazing experiences to be had this spring that help kids learn, grow and develop. What’s even better is that these experiences don’t have to cost a lot of money. In fact, many are FREE. Yes, I said FREE! At Mommy University, we love sharing brain boosting activities but we also know … [Read more…]
Nature’s Fresh Dessert There is nothing like the excitement of a snow day. Not necessarily for me, but for my children. They scream. They jump. They want to run outside and leap in the snow where I honestly want to stay in my cozy pajamas and lounge with a Netflix marathon. Historically, in the several … [Read more…]
We are so excited to partner with the following brain boosting toy companies to bring you this year’s Easter Basket Gift Guide: Peaceable Kingdom, Just Play, The Bridge Direct, ThinkFun, Faber Castell, Creativity for Kids, Fashion Angels, Crayola, Little Kids Inc., VTech, Playvisions and Brackitz. At Mommy University, we believe that everything our children play … [Read more…]
Reading stories to our children every night is a ritual for the writers of Mommy University. We curl up with the board book, classic literature or a book from one of our many book lists to encourage a love of reading. However, as parents and educators we also recognize that inspiring little ones to love … [Read more…]
I am a huge fan of The Lego Movie. I am not ashamed to admit that on many occasions I have sat on the couch and watched it WITHOUT any kids in sight. I love the adult humor interwoven throughout the movie, and my kids love the cartoon aspect as well as following the characters’ … [Read more…]
Mommy University is excited to partner with Skylands Stadium to bring you all the winter fun Frozen In Ice has to offer! Ever wonder what people could do with over 100 tons of ice? Create a Frozen Carnival of course! This winter head on over to Skylands Stadium in Augusta, NJ for a frozen adventure … [Read more…]