Tag: Kids
Culture Kids: Activities to Broaden Your Children’s Perspectives
In the old days, bourgeois Bostonians traveled to Europe in search of broadening their children’s horizons. Thankfully, Boston parents can now introduce the concept of worldly sophistication without sacrificing college tuitions. Here’s a list of our favorite cultural hot-spots for kids in the Greater Boston Area—all of which are featured in our book, Boston Baby: [...]
“North Shore Baby” and Dana Rousmaniere featured in the Salem Gazette
Here at Union Park Press, we are beyond thrilled that our newest book, North Shore Baby: A Field Guide for Parents North of Boston, has been getting so much great publicity. The book has been featured in the CNC North Holiday Gift Guide, the Danvers Herald/Tri-Town Transcript, and most recently, the Salem Gazette. Author Dana [...]
What are We Going to do Today? Holiday Break with the Kids
Let’s face it—the holidays are great, but man can they wipe a mom and dad out. Strung out from Christmas lights, stressing about entertaining your house guests, and done in from wrestling your little sugar plums into bed each night? Consider putting a little post-holiday family fun on the calendar. For many parents, the ocean [...]
Veterans Day Program for Kids at the Spellman Museum of Stamps
Do you know how to say “hello” in Japanese? Do you know the four major islands that make up Japan or what Tanki Bushi is? How about what makes a Haiku poem special? These questions—and many more about Japan and its people—will be answered by author Willamarie Moore on Friday, November 11 from 10:30 to [...]
The 2011 Topsfield Fair
I’m not sure anyone relishes the end of summer, but one of the best parts about the season change has to be the fairs and festivals that usher in autumn. One of New England’s oldest, most established fall celebration is the Topsfield Fair, which began in 1818. Since its inception, the fair has become a [...]
Patriotic Popsicles for the Fourth of July
Looks like it’s going to be a great Fourth of July weekend this year! With plenty of hot sun, warm weather, and fun events to keep the entire family entertained, it’s sure to be a holiday weekend to remember. For so many reasons, this is one of the best times of the year to live [...]
Keeping the Kids Cool in Boston
For the Boston parents out there who do not yet own a copy of Boston Baby, this week (high of 96 degrees today!) might be the week to pick up a copy! Author Kim Foley MacKinnon dedicates an entire chapter of the book, “It’s Hot, Hot, Hot,” to summer activities that’ll keep the whole family cool [...]
February Break Activities
I don’t know about everyone else in the world, but at my house we’re glued to the 2010 Olympics coverage. Somewhat to my surprise, my daughter loves the snowboarding competition, while not surprisingly, my husband can’t get enough of hockey. Me? I’m a sucker for pairs ice skating. But really, it’s not healthy to stay [...]
