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Add Some Homeschooling to Your Child’s Day

Published: 08/26/2012 by Robert Moskowitz in Child Development

These homeschooling strategies boost children’s learning – and you don’t have to be a homeschooler to try them.

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.

Learn what one school bus driver has to say about safety, the other drivers on the road, seat belts and the still coveted back seat.

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.

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.

Sneak in Some History With a Visit to These Massachusetts Sites

Published: 07/27/2011 by Kathy Shiels Tully in Education

Summer is all about fun – but why can't it also include some learning? Bring your family to any or all of these local Massachusetts attractions and combine a lot of fun with a little history lesson!

Summer camps fill up early – as early as the winter months! Some advanced research and planning with your kids is in order. Check out our 2012 guide to making the most of your child's summer camp experience.