Eileen Ogintz's newest book "The Kids Guide to New York City" has been published. All of Eileen's Taking the Kids are now available for the NOOK and Kindle. Your kids will love the fun facts, games and puzzles!
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TO THE CAYMAN ISLANDS WITH TWO SKATEBOARDERS
June 12, 2009The skate park is amazing -- all kinds of dips, jumps -- the boys got there around one and didn’t quit until it got dark just after 7 pm. (More about the camp tomorrow). more →
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Becoming Junior Rangers in the National Parks
April 19, 2009Everyone who sees the kids with the badges prominently displayed on their shirts are effusive in their praise, which makes the kids all the more pleased with themselves. more →
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Teaching kids about food along the way in San Francisco
March 29, 2009The beautifully restored Ferry Building Marketplace, built in 1898, is a must see for foodies of all ages. more →
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How snow sports can transform a child’s life
February 15, 2009"This is a lot more than teaching kids how to turn on the mountain. This is about using sports to do character development." more →
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Debunking Thanksgiving myths at Plimouth Plantation
November 24, 2008There's no better place than Plimouth Plantation in Plymouth Massachusetts on a sunny fall day to debunk the myths of that first Thanksgiving and learn more about the adults and kids who lived here then. Just in November, some 70,000 people from around the world visit, some staying to dine with the Pilgrims. (Book early. The dinners, especially the traditional Thanksgiving Day feast, often sell out far in advance.) more →
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Understanding where the food comes from
September 26, 2008Ever seen a cranberry bean? I’ve never seen so much luscious produce in one place -- heirloom tomatoes, white peaches, plums, big and tiny grapes, almonds and walnuts, various varieties of chili peppers…eggplants, potatoes…welcome to The Ferry Plaza Farmer’s Market . more →
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A visit to SF’s Zeum
September 24, 2008Here’s one place where no one is afraid to get their hands dirty. They’re bent over tables diligently making multi colored clay figures from wire frames and assorted other creatures -- dogs, sea lions, cats. more →
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Five Days in San Francisco
September 23, 2008DAY ONE — As long as I was flying cross country to San Francisco, I thought I’d try Virgin America (www.virginamerica.com) . I always liked flying Virgin Atlantic to London. They were among the first to have individual seat entertainment more »
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An amazing journey to see the sea turtles lay their eggs
August 6, 2008Tortuguero is all about the turtles. The Caribbean Conservation Corporation (www.ccturtle.org) is the oldest sea turtle conservation anywhere and the program here -- more than 30 years old -- has documented an over 400 per cent increase in green turtle nesting here. For a $25 donation to the Conservation Corporation, I adopt a turtle tag # 105549. more →
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Mixing two cultures at a local school
August 5, 2008We parents of course notice what their schools are missing-computers, air conditioning, enough room for the children to go to school full days. Sarah Kate Garrett, at nine the youngest in our group, immediately makes friends with nine-year-old Maria. more →
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