Updated for 2018! Do your kids love drawing, painting and creating? Do they love making silly creatures out of toilet paper rolls or paper plates? Then summer craft programs are just what you are looking for. Engaging in arts and crafts helps kids enhance important skills like fine motor control, visual scanning, color recognition and … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to partner again this season with The Growing Stage: The Children’s Theatre of New Jersey. They offer a family-friendly environment perfect for a child’s first theatre experience as well as for children with some sensory needs. In exchange for tickets to each performance, we are so happy to be able … [Read more…]
We are incredibly excited to partner with The Roxey Ballet to bring families with special needs the opportunity to win four tickets to a sensory friendly performance of Cinderella. The intricate gracefulness of the ballet is an art form that young children have been attracted to for generations. Wearing pink slippers and tutus, they love … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! Looking for something fun and unique for your kids to do this summer? Do your kids love arts and crafts? Then you have to check out Camp Creativity from Michaels craft store. I have been bringing my kids to the summer program at Michaels since they were 3 years old. This year, however, looks … [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…]
It was an honor to be invited to the opening weekend of The Neverending Story at The Growing Stage in Newton, NJ. We are very proud to partner with this amazing organization that brings the love of the performing arts to individuals of all ages. Imagination never ends in this classic story! It is always … [Read more…]
Mommy University is honored to partner with Feld Entertainment to bring you the final season of Ringling Bros. Circus. For some, the circus is just another event they get tickets for once or even once a year. For many, however, the circus is an experience that creates lifelong memories and traditions! I first attended a … [Read more…]
New Jersey holds noteworthy cultural influences in art, film and music. Since the 1970’s the airwaves have carried the sounds of Count Basie, Billie Holiday and other musical artists that have set the precedent for amazing jazz music. WBGO, located in Newark, is a non-profit radio station that promotes the continuance of jazz music and … [Read more…]
Mommy University is so excited to renew our partnership this season with WP Presents! In exchange for tickets to performances, we are so happy to be able to bring you all the entertainment this season as well as our honest review of the shows. Bubbling Trouble Bursts onto the stage with Jeff Boyer! The natural predator … [Read more…]
Through a partnership with Oriental Trading and WP Presents!, we offered families a pre-show craft prior to Jeff Boyer’s Bubble Trouble Show encouraging a love of art. Introducing children to the theater can be a daunting task for many parents. Will they have the attention span to survive the entire show? Will they cry? Will … [Read more…]