Discovery Soundbites

Discovery Museum
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Perspectives on parenting, kids, families, learning, education, play, and so much more. Three questions. Short interviews. BIG ideas! Expert voices on matters of importance to kids and families. 

  1. FEB 18

    Freedom to read

    New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Grace Lin asks three question posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    7 min

  2. FEB 18

    Building resilient—and ultimately successful—children

    Tom Weber, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Business Coalition for Early Childhood Education, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    8 min

  3. 11/18/2025

    The importance of independent play

    Peter Gray,  Research Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Boston College, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    8 min

  4. 11/18/2025

    Nature as a counterpoint to screens

    David Sobel, Author and Professor Emeritus, Antioch University, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    6 min

  5. 10/20/2025

    Let's delay phones for our kids

    Kara Baskin, award-winning author of The Boston Globe's "Parenting Unfiltered" column and Contributing Editor at Boston Magazine, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    6 min

  6. 10/20/2025

    Caring for all children with intentionality

    Arthur G. Affleck, III, President & CEO of the Association of Children's Museums, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    4 min

  7. 10/20/2025

    Balancing the impact of technology

    JD Chesloff, President & CEO of the Massachusetts Business Roundtable, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    6 min

  8. 09/23/2025

    Looking at interconnections

    Linda Booth Sweeney, Author and Founder, Toggle Labs for Kids, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam.  Discovery Soundbites highlight expert voices on matters of importance to kids, families, and caregivers. Topics will range from parenting, emerging science research, child development, and accessibility to parent and child mental health, nature play, early learning, caregiver support, and more. To learn more about Discovery Museum and our work, visit us in person or at discoveryacton.org. Come play with us! Soundbites are made possible by Rockland Trust Bank— thank you!

    12 min
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Perspectives on parenting, kids, families, learning, education, play, and so much more. Three questions. Short interviews. BIG ideas! Expert voices on matters of importance to kids and families. 

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  • Creator
    Discovery Museum
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Discovery Soundbites
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