Curiosity and Your Child’s Development
In September, we are focusing on curiosity during Tasty Tuesdays. Children are, by nature, very curious about the world. Even if your child’s temperament might be rather quiet and cautious,…
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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…
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…
The Big Picture: Art and Science
Close your eyes and picture a typical scientist. Now imagine an artist. You probably conjured up two very different images. But the truth is that artists and scientists have more…
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…
Dadding on the Go: Travel Bingo
Ah, summertime. Warm weather, outdoor play and…the family road trip. Do you and your kids look forward to or do you dread long rides in the car? Keeping your kids…
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…
Creative Confidence – Create an Art Challenge Area
Having creative confidence is trusting and valuing each and every one of your ideas and taking creative risks. In the Art Studio this is goal #1 – to instill creative…
The Power of Play 