Cabin Fever
Dear Diary, Today we woke up to a fresh snowfall and refreshing 8-degree temps. Since all three kids are in robust health this winter and we finished all of our…
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How Children Learn to Love
Every first and third Tuesday at 10:30 am, we meet in PlaySpace with some light snacks and a short story time for your little ones. Grownups can also receive a…
Respect is Not the Same as Fear
Kids love animals. Even at a very young age, kids are attracted to them—they learn the names and sounds of animals before they learn other, more practical words and phrases.…
Governor’s Bold Vision Aligns With BCM’s Mission
I loved this quote from Governor Patrick’s speech on January 15th when he unveiled his proposed $550 million education package for FY14: “Unless we ensure that all children have access…
Snakes on a Train
Last month, my family– including my brother’s two daughters, ages 4 and 8– got stuck on an Amtrak train. While the tracks ahead of us got fixed, our five hour…
Dadding on a Snow Day
I was recently reminded of the opportunities so often missed with our kids because we simply don’t notice them, or maybe aren’t looking for them, and that these moments are…
Snapshots from Modern Parenting
“Does he know how to use your phone?” the man asked incredulously, “how old is he?” I couldn’t tell whether he was appalled or impressed, and he didn’t seem entirely…
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…
The Power of Play 