The Development of Appreciation
Thanksgiving is traditionally a celebration of the harvest, but also a good time for us to reflect on what we are thankful for in general. Teaching children to be grateful can…
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Costumes All Year Round
Costumes are unique toys, if you even want to call them that. They’re playthings you don’t play with, rather, they support and inspire play – they’re play facilitators. You’ve likely…
Happy Healthy Halloween!
As Halloween season approaches you see fun, festive decorations, images of children dressing up, and a host of scary movies and ads. A lot of children, especially those who are older than…
The Art of Letting Go
I have a confession. I posted an article in March 2013 called “The Resiliency Gap”, in which I wrote about our observed increase in the number of children shying away…
Yoga for Children and Grownups
September is National Yoga Month. Yoga offers various health benefits: it helps you relax, stretch your muscles, and strengthen your body. Yoga also helps you to practice relaxation and concentration. But yoga…
Stay Cool and Hydrated with Popsicles!
As we enter the peak of summer, you may be spending more days outside running around and getting sweaty, or you could be sweating just from being in a non-air conditioned room. Although…
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.…
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…
The Power of Play 