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…]
It is official! Disney is going to be releasing more live action films based on their popular classic films, and, let’s be honest, we are in love with this idea. The technology now enables what was animated to be created while enhancing the plot with more complicated and rich elements. Recently, the release … [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…]
I absolutely LOVE Toy Fair NY. I look forward to it every year as I cannot wait to see the new and innovative toys that are going to be released for the holidays. What I didn’t expect to fall in love with this year are OLD toys. No I don’t mean toys pulled out of … [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…]
We are so excited to partner with Peaceable Kingdom to bring you this amazing Easter giveaway! We have all struggled to fill the Easter Baskets for our youngest children with candy-free ideas, and at Mommy University we challenge ourselves even further to find options that are educational. When we were introduced to Bunny Bedtime at … [Read more…]
SAMBULANCE and Sahara Sam’s Oasis Indoor & Outdoor Water Park sponsors and hosts exclusive Special Needs events throughout the year. Located in West Berlin, NJ. Sahara Sam’s offers amazing opportunities for ALL kids to slide, play and learn. These special nights for special needs, also known as “S.E.A.S.” (Special Evenings At Sam’s), provide a judgement free … [Read more…]
Looking for Eggcellent items to include in this year’s Easter Basket? At Mommy University, we are always on the lookout to increase learning opportunities for our children while they have fun. With each holiday we cherish the family memories, unique events and activities, but also look to include learning toys which inspired us to create … [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…]