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6 Sustainability Activities for Kids

Sustainability is a big word and an even bigger concept for children to understand. But it’s important to teach them what it means and how to contribute to helping the environment and the planet. Start ...

Earth Day Art Activities for Children

With Earth Day falling in April, it’s a great time to teach children about the importance of taking care of our environment. Using art as a learning mechanism is a great method of teaching children ...

How to Shop Farmers Markets to Prepare Kid & Allergy-Friendly Meals

Today’s post is courtesy of Nicole Ledoux, co-founder of 88 Acres, a healthy snack company: I was raised on a farm in Central Massachusetts. It’s where I learned about food and it has had the biggest ...

Tips for Buying Used Baby Furniture

My friends laugh at me, but I have jumped in (with both feet) into the upcycle/DIY movement that has been sweeping the nation… thanks Pinterest! It started years ago with ditching store bought cleaners, and ...

#SocialParenting: Earth Day Instagram Videos

Through the Bright Horizons Our World curriculum element, classrooms across the country learn about the importance of celebrating the Earth – not just on Earth Day – but all year long! We love to share these learning experiences, through ...

Going Green Taste Test for Picky Eaters

My daughter has always been a picky eater. There are only a few dinner menu items that I know she will actually eat and she always orders the same thing when going out to restaurants. ...

#SocialParenting: Crafts for Kids to Make with Recycled Materials

Did your family celebrate Earth Day earlier this week? If not, there’s still time! Pull out some recyclable materials and get crafty with the kids this weekend. We asked Bright Horizons teachers to share some of ...

Earth Day Virtual Art Showcase

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness for the importance of keeping our planet healthy and clean. How will your family make a difference? Put your creative caps on and join ...

#SocialParenting: Recycling Activity for Children

Teach children about the importance of recycling all while having some fun in the process! The Kindergarten Prep classroom at Bright Horizons at Foxboro (Foxboro, MA) created beautiful sculptures out of recycled materials provided by their teachers. ...

Hiking with Kids: Tips & Tricks

Hiking has always been an important part of my relationship with my husband. In fact, we were engaged on the peak of Mount Jefferson in NH which we climbed on our first solo hike together. Naturally, ...