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February School Vacation Week Fun!

Published: 02/16/2013 by Jennifer Sammons in Family Entertainment

Wondering what to do with the kids this February school vacation week? Check out some of these events at area musuems, zoos and other family attractions.

Meet the Winner of our 'Worst Vacation Ever' Contest

Published: 07/27/2011 by Boston Parents Paper Editors in Family Relationships

You think you've had bad vacations? Check out the challenges faced by this Lexington family, the winner of our 2011 'Worst Vacation Ever' contest and the recipient of a nice, relaxing vacation at family-friendly Purity Spring Resort in New Hampshire

Educators Discourage Family Vacations on School Time

Published: 09/28/2012 by Elizabeth White in Education

You might want to think twice about pulling your kids out of school for a family vacation. Educators are strongly discouraging it, citing class time that's hard to make up and the burden placed on teachers asked for makeup work.

Skiing With Kids

Published: 01/04/2013 by Kevin Braun in Family Entertainment

Don't spend your winter indoors. Grab the kids and head up to one of the many ski resorts in New England. Skiing is a great way to get fit and have fun. Equipment and lessons may be much less than you think. Here's what you need to know.

Take Your Kids to Washington, D.C.!

Published: 07/20/2012 by Susan Flynn in Travel

The nation’s capital offers something to please everyone in the family – amazing museums, cute animals, baseball and cupcakes, along with the sheer thrill of seeing the White House, Supreme Court, Lincoln Memorial and other iconic sights.

A trip to Mystic, Conn. offers a boatload of activities for families.

One way to introduce your family to the great outdoors is with a stay at a family-friendly Appalachian Mountain Club property in the White Mountains.

My Turn: Taken With a Grain of Sand

Published: 07/20/2012 by Katherine Wood in Family Relationships

A Stow mother with two small children shares how she learned to adjust her preconceptions about a relaxing vacation.

Put some history and fun into Black History Month in February. Boston offers some interesting sites for kids and adults alike. You'll learn a lot about the 19th-century African Americans who lived freely here while others were living in slavery.

New England Aquarium Transforms!

Published: 11/09/2012 in Education

The New England Aquarium in Boston is in the midst of a 10-month renovation, mainly to the giant ocean tank that is the centerpiece of this beloved family attraction.