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. 

Episodes

  1. 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. 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

  2. 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. 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

  3. 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. 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

  4. 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. 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

  5. 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. 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. 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.  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

  7. 09/18/2025

    Setting the tone for kids

    Valora Washington, CEO & President of the CAYL Institute, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam.  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

  8. 09/18/2025

    Helping others lead lives of dignity

    Linda Nathan, Lecturer, Harvard Graduate School of Education and Cambridge College, Puerto Rico, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. 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

  9. 09/18/2025

    The critical importance of the first 3 years

    Dr. Kevin Nugent, Founder and Director Emeritus of the Brazelton Institute at Boston Children’s Hospital, answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. 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

  10. 09/18/2025

    The real skills that kids need

    Christofer Nelson, President & CEO of the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC), answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam.  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!

    9 min

  11. 09/18/2025

    Love is enough.

    Inspirational Speaker and Children's Book Author Chris Singleton answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam.  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!

    5 min

  12. 09/18/2025

    Do Less. Kids are resilient.

    Psychologist, Author, and Speaker Dr. Tony Rao answers three questions posed by Discovery Museum CEO Marie Beam. 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
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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
    2K
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Clean
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