Relaxation for Everyone
We all live in a stressful world. There are so many demands from work and other parts of our lives. Just being in environments with a lot of noise, material,…
Author: Saki Iwamoto
I provide programs on health and wellness. I also promote the museum’s accessibility for children with disabilities or illnesses. You might occasionally find me playing the piano somewhere in the museum.
Enjoy the Summer with Watermelon!
Summer is watermelon season! Watermelon is very nutritious and offers a lot of opportunities for creativity for children. Enjoy watermelon while we have it fresh and ripe as a seasonal…
Talking With Children About Tragic Events
Tragic and senseless events such as the one in Charleston, South Carolina can make us feel vulnerable and helpless. For those who have children or who work with children, the…
Bringing Together the Museum and Hospital Communities
This post was written by Boston Children’s Museum’s Health and Wellness Intern, Viktoriya Dribinskaya. The “Message in a Milk Bottle” project is a new and wonderful tradition here at Boston Children’s Museum. This…
Celebrate Your Child’s Emotions
This month’s blog post is written by Boston Children’s Museum’s Health and Wellness intern, Viktoriya Dribinskaya. She is a graduate student from Wheelock College pursuing a degree in Child Life. Viktoriya…
From “Miserable” to “Manageable”
On Saturday March 28th, we are celebrating our annual Healthy Kids Festival at Boston Children’s Museum. There will be many hospitals and health organizations providing activities to teach our visitors…
Happy Smiles With Healthy Teeth
Did you know that February is National Children’s Dental Health Month? Children are encouraged to visit the dentist regularly starting by age 1 because good dental hygiene habits that are…
Give a High Five For Your Health
How would you evaluate your family’s health from the previous year? Is there anything you think you did really well? Can you think of something you could have done better? A new…
The Power of Play 