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Talk, Read & Play is an informational campaign to support families with children ages birth to five. The campaign is a product of Countdown to Kindergarten, in collaboration with Thrive in 5. Why talk? Why read? Why play?

Check here for special events in Boston and important dates to remember.

Mar 14 2014 (All day) - Pick up tickets at -Museum of Science - 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114

Thanks to generous support from MathWorks, all IMAX^®

Mar 21 2014 (All day) - Pick up tickets at -Museum of Science - 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114

Thanks to generous support from MathWorks, all IMAX^®

Mar 28 2014 (All day) - Pick up tickets at -Museum of Science - 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114

Thanks to generous support from MathWorks, all IMAX^®

Mar 28 2014 (All day) - Pick up tickets at -Museum of Science - 1 Science Park Boston, MA 02114

Thanks to generous support from MathWorks, all IMAX^®

Apr 3 2014 5:00pm - Grove Hall Branch Library - 41 Geneva Ave. Boston, MA

Please join us on April 3, 2014, at 5PM, as the Grove Hall Branch Library celebrates 5 years of service

to the community at our 41 Geneva Avenue location. To mark the occasion, we will combine our 5th

Anniversary celebration with our 4th

In the past five years the Grove Hall Branch Library has been a busy place that has offered an array of

services to the residents of our community and beyond. We have welcomed nearly half a million patrons

Check here for specific information about childhood development by age, along with suggested activities.

Early Intervention and Special Needs
If you have questions or concerns about your child's development or obtaining resources, click here for information on screenings and parent advocacy groups.
Education and Child Care
There are many choices for families who need full or part-time childcare and early childhood education. Click here to learn about your options for public and private childcare and schools.
Family Support
Raising a child is hard work! Click here to learn about organizations that support families with parenting programs, hotlines, workshops, and health initiatives.
Free and Low-Cost Activities
Boston is a great place for families to have fun on a budget! Click here to find out about discounted or free cultural offerings, museums, and enrichment activities across the city.
Healthcare and Social Services
Click here to find out about healthcare, nutrition, housing, mental health, and other social services that may be available to your family.
Outdoor Recreation
Your family can enjoy all the seasons in Boston. Click here for a list of parks, playgrounds, and other outdoor recreation offerings citywide.
Parenting in Action TV Show
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