Being Savvy: Activities, things to do with your preschoolers, toddlers and kids in Boston, MA

Teaching Green to Preschoolers

by Jill Notkin

Christine Koh is a former music and brain scientist turned writer, editor, and designer. She is the founder and editor of Boston Mamas, the designer behind Posh Peacock, and writes on parenting and childcare topics for Care.com and the forthcoming Shoestring Magazine. Christine is a passionate advocate for green parenting; she lives in the Boston area with her fabulous husband and ... Read more >

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See the Fish!

by Jill Notkin

My toddler loves looking at fish. In fact, she spots them in odd places before I do! 5 best places to see the fish: Le’s Restaurant at the Atrium Mall. Formerly Pho Pasteur, this restaurant in the mommy-mecca otherwise known as the Atrium Mall, not only has great food and a really interesting children’s menu (think chicken with Vietnamese noodles), it also has a large fish tank. ... Read more >

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A Carousel of a Time!

by Jill Notkin

Let’s face it - there’s not much to do in Boston on a Monday. If you have kids who are not back in school yet, you know how long a day can be if you don’t have something fun lined up. It’s my job to help every mama save her sanity so here’s my idea for today, Monday, August 18th, 2008. Carousel Rides! Outside of a fair or amusement park, we don’t typically think of carousel ... Read more >

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A Carousel of a Time!

by Jill Notkin

Let’s face it - there’s not much to do in Boston on a Monday. If you have kids who are not back in school yet, you know how long a day can be if you don’t have something fun lined up. It’s my job to help every mama save her sanity so here’s my idea for today, Monday, August 18th, 2008. Carousel Rides! Outside of a fair or amusement park, we don’t typically think of carousel ... Read more >

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Paren't Night Out

by Jill Notkin

If you haven’t had a night out since the last Parent’s Night Out post, it’s time to plan one. What better time to do so than during Boston’s famed Restaurant Week! Since we missed the first week, reserve your table now for a kid-free delicious dining experience at any one of these restaurants, from August 17th until the 22nd. The idea behind it is that diners visit restaurants at a ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun

by Jill Notkin

It seems like as summer starts to wind down, events in Boston are ramping up. Read on for the what’s what this weekend: Fisherman’s Feast Italian Festival. Celebrating its 98th year this summer, this event officially is a celebration of the devotion of immigrant Sicilian fishermen to the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca. Unofficially, it’s a lively weekend in Boston’s North End ... Read more >

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The Littlest Mermaid

by Jill Notkin

It’s every little girl’s fantasy – to swim under the sea with their fishtail while their long hair flows from their human head. Mermaids might be fictional creatures, but with the help of this guide, you can help bring your little mermaid’s fantasy to life. The Little Mermaid at the Thomas Crane Public Library. Even if it’s her umpteenth time seeing this classic Disney movie, ... Read more >

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Top 5 Swim Lessons For Children

by Jill Notkin

It’s the first rule of parenting: Never take your eyes off your kids while they are in water. Did you know that a child can drown in as little as one inch of water and that drowning is the second leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 14? Teaching them to swim at a young age is as crucial a piece in water safety as any, and Boston is full of great, fun places to do just ... Read more >

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Backyard Water Play

by Jill Notkin

It’s a balmy 90 degrees outside but after a full weekend of outings, activities and running around, you just can’t motivate to pack up and head out to the local watering hole. I’ve been in these shoes before and have come up with a few fun water play ideas for the backyard. Hands down the best money our family spent this summer was on this 60” spring pool. Designed with only a ... Read more >

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Weekend Fun

by Jill Notkin

It’s Friday and while the weatherman isn’t forecasting the perfect mix, we have to be prepared for anything. Here are a few great ideas to consider when planning for this weekend. Wild Nights Concert with Bill Staines. The New England Wild Flower Society announces the premiere of their WILD NIGHTS concert series with the legendary folk artist Bill Staines, at the Woodland stage at Garden ... Read more >

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