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Outside The Box returns to the Boston Common July 13-17. The Puppeteers Cooperative is inviting the community to participate in a puppet pageant on Sunday, July 17th at 12:00pm. Perfect opportunity for families to join the fun! No performance experience needed. Volunteer performers will be needed from 11:15am-1:00pm. Sign up here: http://goo.gl/forms/p6s7OpMUCpmaLDtM2. Email [email protected] with any questions.

Outside The Box-Puppet Pageant with The Puppeteers Cooperative July 17, Boston Common, 11:15am-1:00pm. Have the whole family join in a puppet pageant with The Puppeteer's Cooperative! Open to all ages. Sign up by filling out the survey below. Email [email protected] with any questions. Pageant members can check in at the Volunteer Check In tent on Sunday…

Looking for something to do this spring? Mommy Poppins Boston has you covered. http://mommypoppins.com/kids/best-spring-activities-with-kids-in-boston

Best Things To Do with Kids in Boston This Spring Hooray for spring! Embrace the season with these top picks for annual springtime events and getting the family outdoors in Boston.

Get your questions answered on April 12!

https://giving.massgeneral.org/events/massgeneral-hospital-for-children-education-day/?utm_source=invite&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=mghfc-education-day-2016

MGHfC Education Day - Massachusetts General Hospital Giving Do you have questions about your child’s health and well-being? We’ve got answers!

On Tuesday, April 12th the MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) invites parents and caretakers to “ask the experts” about their children’s health and well-being at Education Day, a seminar which runs from 9:00am to 1:00pm at the Starr Center at Mass General.

This program, which is free and open to the public, will feature informative sessions with physicians who will discuss wide-ranging topics from eating and sleeping habits, innovations in pediatric surgery, developmental milestones and mental wellness.

What's your bedtime routine?

True Confessions of a Professional Sleep Consultant: Bedtime Is Just Exhausting Each morning I wake excited to start another day in the world of parenting. Making promises to myself to remain present, patient and, well, extra patient. As a parent of young children, you really...

Time for bed!

How Can I Make My Toddler Sleep? Well, you can't really make your toddler sleep, but you can create an environment that is conducive to sleep.

Check out Scrub Bugs, invented by a mom to keep hands clean!

"Scrub Bugs are proven in independent lab tests to clean hands OVER 3X BETTER than ordinary hand washing - even in tricky places like between fingers, in grooves, and under nails."

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1686503040/scrub-bugs-new-surgeon-inspired-hand-scrubbers-for

SCRUB BUGS - New Surgeon Inspired Hand Scrubbers for Kids Cleaner Hands, Fewer Germs, Healthier Kids. Cleans Hands Over 3X Better Than Ordinary Washing. Endorsed by Pediatricians.

Stay healthy!

Immune-Building Foods it is absolutely possible to protect ourselves and our families from all the bugs and viruses out there with powerful immune building foods.

Cold weather safety tips for this freezing weekend!
http://www.cityofboston.gov/cold/safety.asp

Cold Weather Safety Tips | City of Boston The City of Boston wants all of its residents to stay safe during extreme cold weather. Our public safety agencies have put together a comprehensive set of safety tips for the winter season.

Happy Valentine's Day from Boston Babies!

Winter fun for your weekend!

10 things to do in Boston, including a snowball fight, snow sports at Fenway, plus some snow-less activities is your weekly guide to not-lame events in the city.

Keep the kids entertained during tonight's game!
http://www.cozi.com/live-simply/6-game-day-activities-for-kids

6 Game-Day Activities for Kids | Cozi.com Perhaps your kids are old enough—and interested enough—to sit with you through an entire professional football game: discussing plays, comparing stats, and refilling your snack bowl. Bully for you! For the rest of us, any televised sporting event is frequently interrupted by distracting little peopl…

Disney on Ice is coming to Boston!
http://www.tdgarden.com/event-registration/?ee=448 .rFS8pXom.dpuf

Event Information | TD Garden College hockey's hottest teams meet at the TD Garden on Friday, March 22 and Saturday, March 23 for the annual Hockey East Championship.

Looking for places to walk this winter? Mommy Poppins Boston has you covered! http://boston.mommypoppins.com/kids/where-to-take-wonderful-wintertime-walks-with-boston-kids

Where to Take Wonderful Wintertime Walks with Boston Kids Shake off a case of cabin fever by bundling up and heading outside for a winter walk with the kids.

"Our world is changing, and kids are spending a lot of time with media -- and they're doing it in a variety of ways and on many platforms. Media use can be beneficial for our kids, from them using educational apps and websites to creating their own content -- and they should also enjoy media use for entertainment! But we must know how and when to create limits for ourselves."

http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/20/health/technology-addiction-affects-behavior/

How are all those screens changing kids' behavior? - CNN.com In a recent op-ed in the New York Times, businessman and author Tony Schwartz offered an honest yet troubling account of what he calls his "addiction" to technology.

Enjoy an outdoor winter hike on Sunday January 24, 2016 12:00PM - 2:00PM

http://www.outdoorsrx.org/index.cfm?event=eventID86836-0000000000000000000000&name=Ipswich-River-Wildlife-Family-Hike,-Topsfield-MA

Go on an artful adventure for MLK Day!

Monday, January 18, is our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Open House. Thanks to Citizens Bank, we’re celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King with a day of free admission. Musical performances, tours of the collection, and art-making activities all day. bit.ly/1QvIcJ7

Get outdoors this winter!

http://www.outdoorsrx.org/index.cfm?event=home

Outdoor Events Near Boston, New York & Philadelphia Find outdoor events near Boston, New York and Philadelphia for your kids and family

"From silly song parodies to touching blog posts, 2015 was a year that we saw parents open up about their struggles, laugh about their most stressful moments, and support one another — even when they had different opinions about parenting."

http://www.today.com/parents/nailed-it-10-parenting-moves-we-hope-see-more-2016-t64516

Nailed it: 10 parenting moves we hope to see more of in 2016 2015 was a year filled with parenting moves we hope to see more of in the new year. Here are ten ways we saw parents nail it this year.

Here's the full schedule for First Night Boston...Festivities start at 12pm. Make the most out of the last day of 2015!

Schedule The official schedule for First Night First Day Boston 2016.

How will you be ringing in the New Year?

New Year! Boston Harbor! Ice Skating! These are just a few of our favorite things. What better way to enjoy them, but altogether. Join us at the Rowes Wharf Rotunda at the Boston Harbor Hotel TOMORROW for free ice skating from 1-4pm! Chill out to the incredible views of the harbor then warm up inside with hot cocoa and cookies!
*skate fees still apply

Get more information here: http://winteronthewaterfront.org/new-years-eve

Avoiding the stores? Get outdoors!
http://www.boston.com/news/2015/11/24/these-parks-and-beaches-massachusetts-are-open-for-free-black-friday/5pZaUCvbI0l1hWJ3Lh0SWI/story.html?s_campaign=bcom%3Asocialflow%3Afacebook

These 7 parks and beaches in Massachusetts are open for free on Black Friday Some of the most popular parks and beaches in Massachusetts will be free on Black Friday to encourage families to skip the mall and go outside.

I recently started serving as one of the Boston Freelancers for Stroller Traffic. Check out this week's newsletter to learn lots of great tips on What's New and Activities to Do, including tomorrow's family friendly AMC Post Thanksgiving Day Hike in Franklin Park.

Gorgeous Little Fashion, And, Take A Hike Bringing Up Baby is now offering made-to-order occasion wear and accessories for weddings and other special events. Lady & Lord, a designer collection of high-end handcrafted children’s wear, will whip up dresses, tutus, and suits created just for your little one. Styles can be customized according…

Happy Thanksgiving from Boston Babies! What are you thankful for today?

"Pioneering social scientists think that 40 percent of our happiness comes from intentional, chosen activities throughout the day. Thankfulness is not a fixed trait. It's a skill that can be cultivated, like kicking a soccer ball or speaking French"

http://www.parents.com/kids/responsibility/values/kids-giving-thanks/ =1

8 Ways Kids Can Give Thanks By nurturing a sense of gratitude from an early age, your children will learn to appreciate big and small blessings.

Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers
November 27, 2015 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMJoin the Wampanoag Nation Singers and Dancers as they share stories of both their history and modern culture in a performance that culminates with a full audience powwow in honor of Native American Heritage Month
http://www.jfklibrary.org/Events-and-Awards/Celebrate.aspx

Celebrate! Events Please note that in order to optimize your comfort and enjoyment reservations are required for all visitors to this free program. Small children are seated on a carpeted floor with their caretakers and space is available on a first come, first served basis. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration ends at noon today!
http://www.franklinparkcoalition.org/turkey-trot-5k/

Franklin Park Turkey Trot 5K - Franklin Park Coalition Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2015 Race at 9:00am; check in & race day registration start at 8am Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse One Circuit Drive, Boston, MA 02121 Enjoy Boston’s most Read more...

Where will you be Trick-or-Treating tonight?
http://www.boston.com/news/local/2015/10/14/boston-area-trick-treating-hot-spots/r7PONI40Vx1wQ4F8MyjjDM/story.html

10 Boston-area trick or treating hot spots Shopping for trick-or-treating spots? From festive Beacon Hill to blocked off Beales Street in Brookline to the historic cemetery-lined North End, we’ve rounded up 10 safe bets.

Happy Halloween from Boston Babies!

How are you celebrating Halloween this weekend?

http://boston.mommypoppins.com/kids/weekend-fun-for-boston-kids-october-25-26-halloween-diwali-boston-book-festival-and-more

Weekend Fun for Boston Kids: Halloween and Day of the Dead, October 31-November 1 Happy Halloween! Before my kids hit the neighborhood Saturday night to fill their bags with treats, I'm thinking about distracting them with one of the other Halloween activities around town. Bur