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…]
Get outside and get active this summer with some exciting brain boosting toys! Kids learn so much by exploring the outdoors and having fun in nature. They engage all their senses and learn life lessons they can’t get from staying inside all day. Sure, a good book is great for learning, but being actively engaged … [Read more…]
We are very happy to partner with Educational Insights as they offer amazing toys that inspire learning through play. My boys love exploring the world around them. We have a wide variety of brain boosting tools from Educational Insights that help them investigate nature and gain a better understanding of our world. They love to … [Read more…]
Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do this summer that will also boost your child’s academic and cognitive development? Well, of course your answer is YES! There are so many wonderful activities, events and places to see over the summer in New Jersey that it is hard to narrow down the choices. … [Read more…]
We are so unbelievably excited to partner with the Discovery Times Square to bring you this amazing giveaway! Ranked among the top five most-visited museums in New York City, Discovery Times Square offers visitors educational and immersive exhibit experiences centered around history, science, art and entertainment. To kick off the start of summer, Discovery Times Square and Mommy … [Read more…]