Vacation Exploration: Grocery Store Gifts
“I just want something interesting and educational….not just another piece of plastic. You know?” “I know they like to do art and science stuff…but the kits are expensive.” “Help! I…
Author: Cora Carey
I've had the pleasure of working at BCM since 2009. I'm an educator, a sailor, a crafter, a mother, and a proud Boston resident. When I was eight years old, my life dream was to build an amphibious mobile museum bus-boat and drive it around the world educating people along the way about monarchs, moon phases, and minke whales. Not much has changed since that time; in fact, I still have exactly the same haircut.
Put Your Listening Ears On!
When my older son was four, he begged for “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site” at bedtime. When he was five, it was Magic Treehouse. But now that he’s six and just…
Muddling Through the Middle
“I have an idea. For Mother’s Day next year, can you just get me a t-shirt that says DON’T in huge letters?” This was the request I made of my…
Family Fest Preview: On Keeping an Open Mind
“You should really come to the Lunch and Learn next week,” said my coworker, who works in the Development department. “I think it’s going to be a good one!” “Really?…
Family Fest Preview: Learning about Learning
On Saturday, April 6th, as part of our Centennial Family Fest celebration, we will be offering parents the chance to attend presentations by parenting and child development experts, who will…
Cabin Fever
Dear Diary, Today we woke up to a fresh snowfall and refreshing 8-degree temps. Since all three kids are in robust health this winter and we finished all of our…
Snapshots from Modern Parenting
“Does he know how to use your phone?” the man asked incredulously, “how old is he?” I couldn’t tell whether he was appalled or impressed, and he didn’t seem entirely…
The Power of Play 