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…
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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?…
Family Fest Preview: Learning about Learning
On Saturday, April 6th, as part of our Centennial Family Fest celebration, we will be offering parents the chance to attend presentations by parenting and child development experts, who will…
Failure Is Always an Option
Here at the Museum, I regularly teach a program called “Balls and Tracks” for school groups. The kids are given some simple materials and are challenged to design “the coolest…
Helping Children Become Good Citizens
As the flu season begins to wind down, this is an opportunity to think more broadly about our responsibilities to our neighbors and our fellow citizens. Richard Weissbourd, Professor at…
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…
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…
The Power of Play 