Making Doctor’s Visits Easier for Kids
Do you remember what it was like to go to the doctor when you were little? Was it scary, or do you have a heartwarming memory of a nice nurse…
Happy Earth Day: 6 Easy Ways Kids Can Help Protect the Environment
Happy Earth Day to all! Along with celebrating our extraordinary planet, today is a great day to start talking with kids about how we can and must all work together to protect the natural world. To get the conversation started, we’ve compiled a list of six easy ways that kids can get help protect and preserve the environment.
The Matilda Effect on Women in STEM
Throughout history, women have made game-changing accomplishments in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Sadly, due to something called the Matilda Effect, the credit for many groundbreaking discoveries made by women was instead given to a man. In honor of #WomensHistoryMonth, we’re highlighting three incredible scientists who deserve some major recognition for their revolutionary work. Hopefully, their stories might inspire young girls today to pursue their interests in STEM.
How to Feed Picky Toddlers
Picky eating is very common amongst toddlers and young children. It can be challenging for parents to find healthy meals that their young ones will eat! Here are some tips to help you when feeding the little ones in your life.
The Archives Celebrates Women’s History Month: Delia Griffin
On Boston Children’s Museums’s opening day in July 1913, Delia Griffin began her work as Museum Curator. Miss Griffin wasted no time in creating exceptional experiences for the museum’s visitors, bolstering incredible growth during her time as curator. In honor of Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the life and work of the incredible Miss Griffin, a woman to whom Boston Children’s Museum owes so much of its history.
5 Screen-Free Activities for Kids: National Day of Unplugging
The ongoing pandemic has prevented many children from learning and playing face-to-face with their peers, leading to a big increase in screen time. Most classes and activities have transitioned to an online format—no avoiding screens there—but there are still SO many screen-free ways kids can play and learn at home. In celebration of #NationalUnpluggingDay, here are some fun, screen-free activities to help engage your child in in-person playtime!
10 Resources to Help Kids Understand and Cope with the Riots at the Capitol
The violent assault on our nation’s capital on January 6th has shocked and angered us and has left us with so many questions. In times like these, young children look to us for guidance and to help them understand such troubling events. It can be daunting to talk with your young children about civil unrest, racial injustice, and violence, but you don’t have to go it alone.
Top 10 At-Home Activities for Kids from 2020
2020 was…a lot. Thankfully, some good did come out of all the chaos. Our staff shifted gears to help kids and families stay engaged, playing, and learning at home, creating dozens of video activities (all accessible on our YouTube channel!) Here is a countdown of the TOP 10 activities of 2020—we hope you’ll give them a try! There is much more to come in 2021.
The Power of Play 