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…
Tag: Family
A Space for Gathering and Sharing
On March 11, 2011, a large earthquake and tsunami hit the eastern side of the Tohoku region of Japan and destroyed much of the area causing a confirmed death toll…
Ordinary Courage
Ask any Boston Children’s Museum BNY Mellon CityACCESS Teen Ambassador (TA) about what it means to be a TA and they will respond, “We are a family.” It’s quite fitting…
The Power of Garbage Trucks and Toy Soldiers
Today my family remembers the 20th anniversary of my little brother’s death. He was 34 years old when he died as a soldier stationed in Ft. Bragg, NC. I remember…
The Joy of Climbing
When children first lay eyes on the Children’s Museum’s three story climbing structure, their eyes usually light up with awe and excitement. For many children, it is their favorite part…
A Call to Action
Dear Members of Congress, We are writing to urge action to prevent another tragedy like Newtown and to encourage meaningful dialogue about how we can, in the words of the…
The Resiliency Gap
Our work at Boston Children’s Museum has taken us well beyond our walls, into our local community and even to schools and afterschools across New England and around the United…
Family Fest Preview: On Keeping an Open Mind
“You should really come to the Lunch and Learn next week,” said my coworker, who works in the Development department. “I think it’s going to be a good one!” “Really?…
The Power of Play 