I was first introduced to Baby Wiggle music classes when I happened to stumble upon one at the Boston Children’s Museum with my then-5-month-old baby. She was too little to participate in most of the activity rooms, but I found a lively group of tots and parents circled around a musician in the common area. Not knowing what to expect, I sat down and propped my baby in my lap. She immediately started clapping her hands, for the very first time! I will never forget the expression on her little face that day. She was enthralled, and our love affair with Baby Wiggle Little Groove began.
I had the opportunity to visit Kidville of Wellesley with Paigely, my two-year-old, this week. I learned that Kidville was started by a mom in New York City who was sick of taking her child to classes with no kid-conveniences available, like a place to park a stroller. She dreamed of a one-stop shop that made the lives of families with young children easier. Hence, Kidville was born. Offering world-class development programs, birthday parties, shopping, indoor play-spaces, and a mini-salon; the NYC mom absolutely succeeded.
Whether you’re looking for traditional music, a spectacular show, a big Chinese New Year festival complete with a Lion Dance, or simply a fun craft to celebrate the Lunar New Year, Boston has it all. Read on for a roundup of ways to share many different Asian cultures with your kids while ushering in the Year of the Snake. You’ll also find links for cooking and dining, children's books about the New Year, and visiting Boston’s Chinatown.
Did the MLK holiday get you thinking about how quickly February Vacation Week is coming up? Luckily, fun and enriching opportunities abound for kids this February Vacation Week. We've rounded up some terrific vacation week programs for creative kids who like to craft, draw, create virtual worlds, or sing and dance. Read on for our picks.
On Sunday, November 4, the Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) is kicking off its Tenth Anniversary Season with a concert, and we're giving away tickets! Read on to find out more,,,
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