Art in Everyday Things
Does your family measure the years with height marks on a doorway to the kitchen? My family did not, and I was always struck by the practice when visiting homes…
These Are the Wings
I’m six years old, and my family and I are driving home from an evening advent service. Baby Michael is asleep. Matthew, at a rambunctious four years, is not. For…
Play a Little Tighter
Last weekend was an especially difficult one for dads, moms and frankly all of us. There was a special resonance to the time I spent playing with my son at home…
Make Some Art, It Will Help
Sometimes we just can’t find the right words to express a feeling or an idea. Art is a natural way to communicate. Artist, and art therapist Catherine Rogers Jonsson writes,“Through…
A Letter to Parents at the Year’s End
It was my intent with this, my first post on our new blog, to introduce myself to you and talk about our mission and vision here at Boston Children’s Museum.…
Remembering to Play
Recently, I confessed to one of our talented Educators that I had forgotten how to play. She assured me that this was not the case as she has worked with…
The Yog Blog : Give the Gift of Time
December seems a suitable moment to talk about the influence of the holidays on children and families. First, although this is a very busy season for most families, children probably value…
Dadding
As an employee of Boston Children’s Museum who has worked with kids, parents and educators for two decades, I thought I had a clear view of what an “ideal” visit…
The Power of Play 