Healthy Treats for Birthdays
Happy Birthday to Boston Children’s Museum! Birthday parties are so much fun, and they often come with lots of treats and special gifts. Birthday cakes, however, can be filled with…
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.
The Balancing Act of Healthy Eating
As the Health and Wellness Educator, I often have conversations with visitors about food choice. When we talk about eating healthy, it’s almost always about eating a lot of veggies…
Have a fun, safe summer!
Throughout the month of July, Boston Children’s Museum is offering several outdoor programs to celebrate our Centennial. Summertime is outdoor time for many of us, and the warm weather offers…
Developmental Milestones as Your Child’s Story
Boston Children’s Museum’s centennial theme in June is “Stories.” In this month’s Tasty Tuesday program, we will talk about child development milestones over some healthy snacks and a story for…
Friendship in Young Children
Tasty Tuesday’s topic in May is “Friendship,” which is also the Museum’s centennial theme in May. At Boston Children’s Museum, we see a lot of positive interactions among our little…
The Power of Pretend Play
Boston Children’s Museum is celebrating its centennial. We have monthly themes for the celebration. April’s theme is “Imagination,” and Tasty Tuesday’s topic in April is pretend play. Pretend play has…
Pop Some Healthful Popcorn!
According to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), each year, Americans consume about 17.3 billion quarts of popped popcorn. This means that an average American eats about a quart of…
Cozy Up Your Winter With Some Healthy Hot Chocolate
What does healthy food mean to you? Vegetables and fruits? How about your child’s favorite treats? We all want our children to eat healthy, but giving up sweets may not…
The Power of Play 