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Messy play is in full swing for its third summer at the Curiosity Kitchen, Boston Children’s Museum’s temporary outdoor exhibit! While Curiosity Kitchen is a wonderful addition for Museum visitors, any families passing by on the Children’s Wharf are both welcome and encouraged to play in the exhibit.
Mud pie masterpieces, crushed flower cupcakes, watermelon pie, what might you cook up using natural materials, kitchenware, and your imagination? Boston Children’s Museum recently celebrated our Summer of Curiosity, encouraging visitors to think, wonder, and ask questions about the world around them. Learn about Museum Program Fellow Kate and team’s experiences in the latest blog post!
What are they thinking?! If you found yourself observing and wondering about what’s going on in young children’s minds – you’re not alone! Learn about MIT’s Early Childhood Cognition Lab’s research work at Boston Children’s Museum.
At Boston Children’s Museum, we are so excited to be partnering with Horizons for Homeless Children to develop and test new ways of bringing the power of play to families…
When tragic events happen across the world or in our local communities, it can be difficult for us all to find ways of understanding and coping. Young children need support from the adults in their lives as they try to make sense of what they are hearing, seeing, and experiencing.
On October 18th, Boston Children’s Museum welcomed Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins, MD, MPH to host a discussion at its 108th annual meeting on a topic that has been on the minds of parents and caregivers for over 18 months now: How can I support the mental health of my child amidst the many challenges and disruptions of the Covid-19 pandemic?
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…
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 Power of Play 