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Best of 2015 – A Wonderful Learning Adventure
As I sit and reflect on the past year, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the support Mommy University has received. After reading last year’s Best of 2014 post, I am so incredibly proud of the growth...
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My 2016 Bucket List
If you follow Mommy University on Facebook, then you already know that I am not a big fan of resolutions. I gave up on resolutions years ago when I found them to be a set up for failure. I resolve to...
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8 Possible Signs That Your Child Has Autism
Hello. My name is Melissa and my son, Billy, was diagnosed at age 2 with moderate/severe autism and sensory issues. It was an over 8 month process to get him to his diagnosis. It started with noticing...
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5 Ways to Beat the Mommy Blues
After 2 months full of spontaneous and planned adventures, weeks of enjoying the sun and warmth and days full of family time fun, returning to the school routine after summer vacation can be not only...
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Showtime: Tips to Help Prepare Children for a Performance
If it is a crowded and loud location it is not surprising if my child is screaming. It is not easy when your child has sensory challenges but as a parent I am seeking out strategies to encourage my...
View ArticleBrain Boosting Valentine’s Day Events in NJ
It’s almost here! That holiday most known for chocolate, hearts and everything pink. You guessed it, I am talking about Valentine’s Day. Although it is fun to buy hearts full of candy and give an over...
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Parenting: It Gets Easier When…
Since the moment you get pregnant, all you hear is, “Don’t worry, it gets easier when…” It will get easier once you reach the second trimester (it didn’t). It will get easier when you reach the third...
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Star Wars Game Night
Young Padawans to Jedis will enjoy Wonder Forge Star Wars Games! No Spoilers in this Review! We have been celebrating the iconic Star Wars this year with a May the Fourth Be With You Party, visiting...
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Snap Shots in Time
Take the Family Photo! As a high school counselor, it breaks my heart when a student is sitting in my office and they lost their parent. The ticking of silence begins as there are no words that can...
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10 Brain Boosting Activities for Cabin Camping
One of the main reasons we decided to join the Cub Scouts is to experience more family adventures especially those that involve nature. Although I was a little nervous and apprehensive about the...
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10 Benefits of Family Vacations
When I was little, I did not experience extravagant vacations. We didn’t take cruises to the islands, explore Europe or fly to Hawaii. What I remember, however, are all the summer trips to Hersheypark,...
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The Growing Stage Presents the World Premiere of The Book of D
It was an honor to be invited to attend the final dress rehearsal at The Growing Stage for the world premiere show, The Book of D. It is heartwarming story about friends, family and growing up. Written...
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Tips for Traveling to Disney: What to Bring for an Infant
When I booked my annual Disney vacation for this past September I knew I’d be traveling with my 2 month old. At the time, I didn’t really think about the logistics of taking an infant to the most...
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EGG-cellent and Unique Easter Events in NJ
Spring brings rain, but it also brings a sense of renewal. Many rites of spring celebrate traditions created hundreds of years ago. Whether you visit with the Easter Bunny on a train ride, slide down...
View ArticleGiving Back to the Community: An Early Intervention Story
Giving back to the community is how a friend and colleague described the first smile a baby provides their parent. After all the tireless nights, tears, and adjustment to a newborn, a smile has a...
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How I Explained Autism to My Son?
When my daughter was diagnosed with autism I always wondered how I would tell her big brother. As my son grew older, he heard words such as “autism” and “special needs” and began to ask questions. I...
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10 Tips for Visiting Hersheypark with Kids
Since my first son was around 18 months old, we have been taking family vacations at Hersheypark. We have stayed at all 3 Hershey resorts as well as several other very nice hotels in the area. We have...
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Brain Boosting Sleepovers in NJ
Have you slept under a blue whale? How about under a T. Rex? Have you slept with lions? As a kid there is so much wonder in sleeping in a room that is not your bedroom whether it is a friend’s house...
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10 Tips for Selecting a Daycare
From crib to the toddler room, Mommy University discusses suggestions on how to select a good daycare. For some families enrolling children in a daycare may be a choice they embrace or one they...
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3 Fun Places to Bring Your PARA’KITO Mosquito Repellent
My son and I are both allergic to mosquitoes. Just one bite can turn a fun night or day trip into an itchy, painful nightmare. I have tried a variety of mosquito repellents, but none seem to do the job...
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