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Discovery Soundbites

Discovery Soundbites

By: 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.

© 2026 Discovery Soundbites Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • Freedom to read

    Freedom to read
    Feb 18 2026

    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!
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    7 mins
  • Building resilient—and ultimately successful—children

    Building resilient—and ultimately successful—children
    Feb 18 2026

    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!
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    8 mins
  • The importance of independent play

    The importance of independent play
    Nov 18 2025

    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!
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    8 mins
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