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  • A new way with kids menus at San Francisco’s Exploratorium
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    A new way with kids menus at San Francisco’s Exploratorium

    ByEileen Ogintz April 7, 2014July 6, 2021

    At the SEAGLASS restaurant in San Francisco’s Exploratorium, families and kids step out of their comfort zone to eat healthier and what is in season.

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  • Infographic: Travel Advice from your kids
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    Infographic: Travel Advice from your kids

    ByEileen Ogintz April 7, 2014July 5, 2021

    10 original ideas from kids to help parents everywhere increase the fun while planning, packing, participating in activities and making memories for their family vacations.

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  • Five places for your kids to get up close and personal with dinosaurs
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    Five places for your kids to get up close and personal with dinosaurs

    ByEileen Ogintz April 3, 2014July 10, 2021

    You don’t have to be in New York or at The Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., to get your dino fix, as wonderful as those museums’ exhibits are. Here are four others museums I’ve visited that are guaranteed to please.

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  • Mellow Monarch Gives Families a Place to Chill
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    Mellow Monarch Gives Families a Place to Chill

    ByEileen Ogintz March 28, 2014July 15, 2021

    Don’t worry about buying new ski gear. Just pull your old ski gear out of the box in your garage; you’ll feel right at home at laid-back Monarch Mountain.

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  • Chiles and yogurt: family dining in Albuquerque NM
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    Chiles and yogurt: family dining in Albuquerque NM

    ByEileen Ogintz March 25, 2014July 15, 2021

    New Mexican cuisine is as much a part of Albuquerque as the museums and heritage, and there is no shortage of delicious places for families to dine when visiting the area.

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  • 10 family friendly things to do in Albuquerque, NM
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    10 family friendly things to do in Albuquerque, NM

    ByEileen Ogintz March 24, 2014July 15, 2021

    Here are ten activities and destinations you will find in Albuquerque that are ideal for families traveling with children.

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  • The secret to vacation happiness — ask the kids to help planning!
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    The secret to vacation happiness — ask the kids to help planning!

    ByEileen Ogintz March 20, 2014July 15, 2021

    The lesson: Take the kids’ opinions into account when planning a family getaway, whether it’s a big-ticket adventure, a trip to Orlando, a camping trip or a weekend exploring a city. Believe me, if the kids aren’t happy, you won’t be.

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  • Back to Bolton Valley with the ABC boys — many lessons learned
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    Back to Bolton Valley with the ABC boys — many lessons learned

    ByAndy Yemma March 18, 2014November 10, 2025

    Why would three sane adult males drive five hours for a day-and-a-half of skiing and snowboarding with a group of five high school boys when there are bigger and fancier ski areas much closer to home? A guys weekend of course.

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  • Eileen’s best places for families to enjoy spring baseball on Foxnews.com
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    Eileen’s best places for families to enjoy spring baseball on Foxnews.com

    ByEileen Ogintz March 18, 2014July 16, 2021

    Eileen’s top picks for Baseball Spring Training on Foxnews.com

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  • Take your family to an art museum and explore it in new ways
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    Take your family to an art museum and explore it in new ways

    ByEileen Ogintz March 13, 2014June 28, 2023

    At the Denver Art Museum you can borrow a backpack. These days you’ll find plenty of activities to engage kids and the adults who accompany them to art museums across the country

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