Eileen Ogintz: Taking the Kids

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Taking the Kids

Whether it's a trip to Grandma's or the coolest ski slopes, Eileen Ogintz helps parents make the most of traveling with children. She offers tips on where to vacation, how to keep the kids happy when you're there and how to get the most bang for your buck.

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Taking the Kids Samples

Taking the Kids -- and learning about the star spangled banner

The flag was just what the major ordered. It was gigantic -- 42-by-30-feet -- so big that the flag maker couldn't even lay it out in her house.

Taking the Kids -- tips from the first lady on staying active on vacation

Ready to let the kids lead the way on vacation? First lady Michelle Obama suggests that's one way to get everyone more active on vacation this summer.

Taking the Kids -- and heading to see what's new at theme parks

Got a change of clothes in your backpack? "Otherwise you are going to be wet all day after the water rides," explained KateLynn Schlenker during a recent visit to Disneyland.

Taking the Kids -- to where we honeymooned and seeing how much family travel has changed

The kids are everywhere. They're chasing lizards in the glorious tropical gardens, building sandcastles with resort-provided sand toys, paddle-boarding, kayaking, fishing, playing beach volleyball and basketball and doing cannonballs into the pool.

Taking the Kids -- a Mother's Day gift guaranteed to be a winner

Enough with the flowers. Ditto for scarves and those fancy overpriced Mother's Day brunches.

Taking the Kids -- to California beach towns

Ready to show off? If you've got any gymnastics moves, now is your chance to strut your stuff -- and it won't cost you a penny.

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