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Book nooks for tots: Best story times and reading rooms in Boston
When the weather is cold or rainy and we're getting a little stir-crazy, we often seek out a good story-hour or bookstore. Some of our favorites are: Pottery Barn Kids Every Tuesday from 10:00 10:30 is story time at PBK. Kids of all ages are welcome, but I've noticed it's mostly toddlers between the ages of 2 and 4. Best of all, there's tons of fun stuff for kids to play with ... Read more >
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5 Father's Day Ideas
In a city like Boston, there's no shortage of great things to do at any time. Father's day activities around town just add to that list. 1. Father's Day Story Time . Bring dad to this story time celebrating fathers in our families. Activities will include books, crafts and games. Saturday, June 14 from 11am to 12pm, Barnes and Noble, Chestnut Hill Mall. Free. 170 ... Read more >
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A Family Vacation Guide to Boston: Day 2
Now that you've gotten a feel for what Boston has to offer, on to Day two of your trip. By now you know that this city is bursting with energy, not to mention great things to do. On day two, I urge you to visit Cambridge , and its famed Harvard Square . Just a hop, skip and a jump over the Charles River (take public transportation known as the T an adventure unto itself!), ... Read more >
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Get Out and Make Some New Friends!
September is the most perfect time to make new friends. School, parks and playgrounds, playgroups and classes all offer great opportunities to hook up with some new friends. Here are a few places for finding new buddies and having fun: 1. Magic Beans . I know it's a store but it's a store with a wonderful play space and plenty of scheduled drop-in classes. In Brookline, ... Read more >
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Wild Weekends
Are the weeks flying by in your house too? It just seems like Friday creeps up faster than ever and I barely have time to recuperate from one weekend when I'm making plans for another! Hopefully you're enjoying what's left of the warm-ish weather. I must say, I love dressing in fall clothes and it seems like the kids are enjoying their new (adorable) duds too! Anyhow, a few weekend ideas ... Read more >
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Book Nooks & Story-times
Research shows that children who are read to from an early age have a larger vocabulary and better language skills when they begin school. They are also more interested in books and enjoy reading activities more than a child who is read to less. This is a big deal when it comes to school readiness, so why not add to your child's appetite for books by making it fun? There are so many ... Read more >
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MARTHA IS BACK!
Looking for something GREAT to do today? Please join Martha for Juice & Cookies TODAY Green Planet Kids - Needham Drop in anytime between Noon and 3:00 pm. No Reservations Necessary! For those of you who missed the author event last week, Martha the dog* will be back tomorrow. Martha is the main character of Martha Speaks , a ... Read more >
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Wild Weekends
So far we have no plans for the upcoming weekend. Not that we don't have plenty to do with the holidays coming up and all the fun stuff going on around town. Faneuil Hall is hosting the 4 th Annual Candy Land Tournament sponsored by Hasbro, this weekend. Head to the famous shopping spot and play Candy Land, win prizes, sample local treats, and listen to a local choir. Kids can play ... Read more >
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Still No New Year's Plans?
If you didn't find any event that tickled you in my last New Year's post , do not fear as there are plenty other activities that you and your family can participate in this year. Personally, I think my family will be heading over to Needham's New Year's celebrations , since it's close to home and many of the children's programs are taking place at my favorite family center, Creative ... Read more >
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Jill Notkin
Jill is a thirty-something mom to two little girls, Alexandra & Sabrina and wife to Mike. A native Montrealer currently residing in Boston, Jill spends her days going to the park and to playgroups, running an e-boutique, www.alexcaseybaby.com, and contributing to the blogosphere at The Daily Grind. Prior to her domestic and working mom days, she sold semiconductors (what's a semiconductor?)....Read more >
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Being the parent of a small child is nothing if not perplexing and ever challenging. Just when you think you've got the routine down, that little one decides to grow and change and test you -- so you need some new tricks, fast! Where do ...Read more >
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