25 Things to Do with Kids in Dorchester
As Boston's largest and oldest neighborhood, Dorchester boasts lots of fun activities for kids, families, and teenagers. Whether you are looking for a hike, an animal encounter at the zoo, fresh food...
View ArticleExploring Franklin Park with Toddlers
Spring is fighting its way tooth and claw into Boston, and what better way to celebrate than to bring the kids out into nature? This weekend we put on our rain boots and prepared to get muddy in...
View ArticleEaster Egg Hunts for Kids in Greater Boston
Easter Sunday 2014 is April 20, and it’s time for kids in Boston to break out the Easter baskets for Easter egg hunting season! We’ve rounded up some options for Easter egg hunts that take place in...
View ArticlePlaygroups for Little Ones in Greater Boston
Great, the big kids are all set for the school year, but what are you going to do with the little ones? Feeling like you need a little structure in your days with your bundle of joy and energy, but...
View ArticleClasses For Kids in Charlestown, MA
Given its close proximity to downtown and the airport, beautiful new parks, and kid-friendly streets, families are flocking to Charlestown, MA and staying put. Because of this influx, businesses are...
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Boston Kids Birthday Party Guide
Get all of our ideas for great Boston birthday parties in one place Are you looking for some really fun kids' birthday parties in and around Boston? We write about places in Boston and the suburbs to...
View ArticleToddler Art Activity: Bubble Wrap Prints
I follow the philosophy that you're never too young to make art. This fun toddler art project, contributed by the folks at Kids at Work, is great for even the youngest little artists and a fun sensory...
View ArticleParticipating in Research Studies with Kids in Boston
As a new parent I devoured books about babies, trying to understand the tiny new life in my charge. How far can he see? What is going on in his little mind when he is playing with that toy? And then I...
View ArticleBoston Harborfest and More: Celebrating the 4th of July in Boston with Kids...
Sure, taking the kids to a fireworks show for July 4th seems like a good idea – until you’re there. The little one (who refused to wear earplugs) has his hands over his ears and a terrified look on...
View ArticleMusic Classes for Boston Kids Taught by Their Favorite Music Performers
Does your child come home from a kindie concert completely star struck by the performer on the stage? Does he know - and sing - all the words to all of Josh and the Jamtones’ or the Jumpin' Monkeys'...
View ArticleTrick or Treating Alternatives for Kids in Boston and Beyond
There are many reasons not to take your kids out for traditional, around the neighborhood, nighttime trick-or-treating: Your little pumpkin is just too young and is afraid of the dark; you have a...
View ArticleLast Minute Halloween Costumes for Kids: DIY on a Dime in No Time
Halloween is almost here, and my kids don’t have costumes. It’s not unusual for us to wait until a week before Halloween to put something together, but this is cutting it a little close, even for us. I...
View ArticlePlay at the Bay! Toddler Town Opens Its Doors to Boston Families
When I received a flyer in the mail for the grand opening of Toddler Town at the Marina Bay Sports Complex, I practically jumped for joy. As the days grow colder I can't help but think about the...
View ArticlePreschool Admissions DOs and DON'Ts: Directors Share What You Should and...
Last weekend, Mommy Poppins sponsored a preschool fair in New York City where families were able to meet dozens of directors from neighborhood preschool programs. Parents said it was immensely helpful...
View ArticleNew Moms' Groups for Boston-Area Moms: A Mother’s Day Gift
If this is your first Mother’s Day as a mom, congratulations! As a new mom, one of the best gifts is a group that provides support and a sense of community. Because we know from experience how...
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