Artemis Roehrig is a scientist and a mother, and she has co-written several books with her own mother. Her books range in topics from pirates to insect tattoos, so there is something for everyone in her catalog. We chatted...
Every year it seems like summer slips away faster and faster! Do you agree? We are quickly approaching the start of a new school year, so we put together a first-day ready checklist in hopes of helping your family...
I’ve always been a frugal person but since becoming a single mom, it’s become even more important that I’m mindful of where my money is going. That said, I’m always looking for ways to keep the kids entertained and...
If your kids are anything like mine, they love music. It seems we're always playing tunes, whether it be in the car, during bath time to make things a bit more interesting, or before bed to get that final...
Author Dr. Amitha Jagannath Knight incorporates her love of art+science and observation into every book she writes. Join us in our conversation about all things STEAM, building community, and the poetry of medicine!
Leonora: I absolutely love the math +...
My oldest child is in preschool, and my youngest is in daycare. During the school year, I have experienced a pretty regular scenario: either one or both of my children will often have a meltdown, usually within the first...
When my children were incredibly young, I started to teach them words and build language skills by singing to them. I knew several nursery rhymes and learned to add fingerplays from attending baby storytime at our public library. Fingerplay...
Bubble wrap. Wouldn’t it be great if we could wrap our kids in it and protect them from all the dangers of life? While I’ve found myself craving this for my kids from time to time, the reality is...
Children's author Maria Gianferrari is both a fiction and nonfiction writer with books that connect young readers to the natural world and the creatures around us all. Her poetic writing is paired with scientific, natural, and animal themes that...
My daughter said her first word shortly after her first birthday: Mama. Coincidentally she said it on my birthday - as if she knew this would be the perfect gift. However, as the weeks and months continued, the words...
In + Around Central Mass
Park Review: Dunn State Park
Our favorite local park is Dunn State Park in Gardner. Whether you are there to BBQ, swim, or hike, there is something for everyone...
