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…
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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…
These Are the Wings
I’m six years old, and my family and I are driving home from an evening advent service. Baby Michael is asleep. Matthew, at a rambunctious four years, is not. For…
Play a Little Tighter
Last weekend was an especially difficult one for dads, moms and frankly all of us. There was a special resonance to the time I spent playing with my son at home…
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…
A Letter to Parents at the Year’s End
It was my intent with this, my first post on our new blog, to introduce myself to you and talk about our mission and vision here at Boston Children’s Museum.…
Remembering to Play
Recently, I confessed to one of our talented Educators that I had forgotten how to play. She assured me that this was not the case as she has worked with…
The Power of Play 