Social Media and Our Children – We Can Say No
In a recent video produced by Boston Children’s Museum, we explored parents’ concerns about the challenges of parenting in a fast-changing, complex world. Many of the parents expressed concern about…
Author: Carole Charnow
I am proud to be the President and CEO of Boston Children’s Museum. Ironically, my professional career in arts and culture began in 1981 when I presented my first children’s play at the Boston Children’s Museum. For the next 30 years I worked in the theatre, in music and in opera as a teacher, director, producer and arts educator. I lived in London for 15 years where I met and married my husband, Clive. We have two grown sons. I became the Museum President in 2010 and get enormous satisfaction from my job. I love meeting children and their families, and working with the Museum’s outstanding staff and Board. I’m excited to hear from you via this blog. Please send me your thoughts and ideas - let’s get talking!
Martin’s Park – A Symbol of Joy, Friendship, and Peace for All
Today was a momentous day, as Bill, Denise, Jane and Henry Richard, Governor Charlie Baker, Mayor Martin Walsh and others, broke ground on Martin’s Park; soon to be a world-class,…
With Liberty and Justice for All…
I invite you to join us for our month-long celebration of Black History Month. Boston Children’s Museum has been committed to welcoming and engaging all children and families for over…
We Stand with You
Today we awoke to the horrible news of another mass shooting, the most deadly in American history. In the assault on a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, 49 innocent people were killed…
Thank You, Mr. Mayor
Boston Children’s Museum is deeply saddened by the passing of Mayor Tom Menino. In his twenty years as Mayor he was a warm, familiar, personal presence in the lives of…
How Did I Do?: Reflections on parenting as my son leaves the nest
This is our 100th Blog post. In the 99 posts that preceded this one we’ve learned about developing a child’s creative confidence, tips on fathering, more inventive ways to play…
Strengthening our Schools through the Arts
As a young girl growing up in the vital and creative Detroit of the 1960s, and with parents who loved to explore the city, I was taken early to the…
Talking To Children After Tragedy
We are all in shock as we await news of the more than 100 victims of this unimaginable tragedy in Boston. Our hearts go out to you and your families,…
The Power of Play 