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Looking for a family vacation destination?
Get the kids involved and try something off the beaten path. Keith and Melina Bellows of National Geographic offer some helpful hints.

MORE PARENTING ADVICE

• My daughter wants to date a black boy…
A mother says she’s not a racist because she wants to discourage interracial dating. Dr. Ruth Peters couldn’t disagree more

• Too fresh? How to curb a cussin' kid
Embarrassed by your child’s language and other bad behavior? Dr. Ruth Peters offers strategies to curb the cursing and biting

• Taking a trip with the kids?
Whether it’s by plane, train or automobile, Lisa Bain, executive editor of Parenting magazine has some gadgets and gear that can make traveling easier and more entertaining for the whole family

TOP STORIES FROM TODAY

• ABOUT TO TIE THE KNOT? DON'T FORGET YOUR LAWYER!
Without pouring water on the romantic flames, consumer attorney Alan Kopit shares some tips to help you get your legal and financial affairs in order before you say 'I do.'

• Help! My husband treats me like a doormat!• Attention teens: In search of a summer job?• What brought down the Kennedys?• Looking for a deal on some rental wheels?

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The well-being of children is improving in most states, the annual Kids Count report finds. While eight out of 10 indicators showed improvement, two indicators showed negative trends.

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