How to Be a Bubble Hero
Summer is a great time for kids to be outside investigating the world around them, and there are not many more captivating activities for kids than blowing and chasing bubbles.…
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Play Safe in the Sun
People spend more time outdoors in the summer by going to the pool, the beach, camp, and other outdoor events. Boston Children’s Museum also offers more exciting outdoor programs throughout…
Shoes for your Child’s Growing Feet
I was looking at our new Gallery show called “Art for Your Feet.” As I was looking at so many sneakers, I was inspired to write about children’s shoes and foot…
Building Social-Emotional Skills
Social-emotional development affects children in many different ways. “Social-emotional” means how children feel about themselves and how they understand others. Healthy social-emotional development contributes to children’s self-confidence, empathy, interpersonal skills,…
Spring Training: The Importance of Outdoor Play
This month’s blog post is written by our Health and Wellness intern, Ashlee Burgess. She is a graduate student from Wheelock College pursuing a degree in Child Life. Ashlee loves baseball…
Talking to Children About Difficult Situations
When tragic events happen in the world, especially in places that relate to you, it can often be difficult to cope with these events. Parents and anyone who works closely…
Imagine Science
Science is not about facts. That may sound like an odd statement – after all, it is quite likely that the way you were taught science in school was ALL…
How Do You Define Health?
On Saturday, March 22, we will be celebrating our annual Healthy Kids Festival. In the event, the museum visitors will learn about health and healthcare through various fun activities. While I…
The Power of Play 