At Mommy University, we are big believers in finding the educational value in everything our children play with, participate in and watch. We love exploring museums, visiting zoos and traveling all over the country. We also play brain boosting games and take exciting classes. Our love of education is also present in the shows we … [Read more…]
Updated for 2021! “I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book.” This quote is from an author who is very familiar with magic by transporting us to Hogwarts for over a decade. J.K. Rowling transformed how we see magic but more importantly she transformed how a lot of children … [Read more…]
Have you heard the joke that as parents you will make plans to hang out with your friends in 20 years? Sadly, for a lot of parents this is reality. Sometimes, we forget to take time out of the day for ourselves. We forget to ensure that we are getting the self-care we need to … [Read more…]
Get in the Hoop at Wild West City! We are so unbelievably excited and honored to partner with Wild West City. Mommy University was provided with family memberships in exchange for sharing with our readers all the amazing upcoming Wild West City experiences and events this season. Wild West City brings the West to the … [Read more…]
At Mommy University, we celebrate birthdays throughout the year! As soon as a birthday ends, we are discussing the next one that will take place. However, we still thrive to incorporate educational and developmentally beneficial activities through play! Since we believe children learn through play, it is no surprise that we would release a Brain … [Read more…]
Growing up, my family and I would go camping up and down the east coast. After helping my father set up the tent, we would explore the forest. Part of my favorite childhood memories is the two of us exploring nature. From running into a skunk as we walked our dog and not getting sprayed … [Read more…]
The majesty of trains is not overlooked by children. In fact, children are attracted to the simple beauty of these machines. They are awesome in size and power serving as traditional means of transportation, yet children see magic in these machines. We never turn down an opportunity to investigate trains as every experience is unique … [Read more…]
All Aboard in 2021! Pajamas and hot cocoa feels magical when you are sitting on a steam locomotive listening to Christmas music waiting to meet Santa Claus. Thus, our tradition began several years ago to travel on all the holiday trains in New Jersey. At Mommy University, we love trains. Since we are enchanted with everything involving … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with State Fair Meadowlands to bring you information on affordable family fun in NJ! The smell of popcorn in the air, the sounds of kids screaming in delight on the rides and seeing the bright lights illuminating the Meadowlands parking lot are what summer in NJ is all … [Read more…]
Updated for 2020! As kids play, eat, sleep and enjoy their 2.5 months of freedom, a level of academic regression takes place. Often referred to as the “summer slide,” this is a normal summer occurrence, but for some, this regression makes recouping these skills at the beginning of the year a long and difficult process. … [Read more…]