The Boonshoft Museum of Discovery invites you to discover cool and exciting research in solar-eclipse- related science. On Saturday, August 19, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Super Science Saturday presents Solar Eclipse 2017 this time at the Boonshoft Museum’s quarterly Free Day that aims to make science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics accessible and fun for…
Throughout the year I am always very appreciative of the small and big things in my life that give me meaning. The month of November however does seem to make an imprint even more on thankfulness as we celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday. Many are posting their 30 days of thankfulness on Facebook so I figured…
It’s Contest Time! We are giving away a Family Season Pass to Boonshoft Museum of Discovery! Boonshoft passes are a great option for not only parents but grandparents as well since it is good for 2 adults and up to 6 children. Enter below.
Planning a vacation with your kids sounds like an adventure filled with excitement and a bit of apprehension. The thrill of exploring new places can sometimes be overshadowed by the worry of keeping your little ones entertained. It’s a common challenge for parents: ensuring the vacation remains a fun, enriching experience for the kids while…
The Apgar score, the very first test given to a newborn, occurs in the delivery room immediately after the delivery of the baby. It is a simple and painless rating system to evaluate your newborn’s health. In 1952, Virginia Apgar first developed the test to standardize assessment of newborns after anesthesia was administered to mothers….
Germantown MetroPark’s extensive hiking system has become even more robust with the opening of new trails. The easy-to-trek, natural surface trails allow the public to experience a successful conservation project: the transformation of former farmland into a pollinator prairie and wetland, part of Five Rivers MetroParks’ mission to protect the region’s natural heritage. A number of trails…
There’s nothing worse than cooped-up, stir-crazy, all-over-each-other kids. Throw in an “I’m bored!” and you pretty much have every parent’s worst nightmare.The solution? Indoor playgrounds! These state-of-the-art indoor spaces are interactive, safe and totally kid-and-parent approved. (In fact, many even offer cafes where parents can enjoy an interrupted cup of coffee and Facebook browsing session!) …
While some kid-friendly summertime favorites may not be on the table this year, nature is always available, and it’s as easy to access as stepping into your back yard. Last spring, parents were asked to wear multiple hats: mom, dad, teacher, meticulous sanitizer and social distancing enforcer. Let Five Rivers MetroParks pack your…
