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Mass. leads the nation in child well-being: How does it make you feel as a Boston-area parent?

Print | Comments () Posted by Kristi Palma July 25, 2012 07:20 AM

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According to a national study looking at health, education, community and economic factors, the AP reports that Massachusetts is the second-best state for child well-being.

Massachusetts received top scores in education and health care and came in at No. 10 for family and community.

This, on the heels of Boston ranking No. 1 on Parenting magazine's "Best Cities for Families 2012" list.

How does this make you feel as a Boston-area parent?

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Kristi Palma, Boston.com Moms producer, is the mom of a kindergartner and a preschooler. She is a writer who enjoys cooking her grandmother's Italian recipes (when her son isn't launching paper airplanes into them). Follow her on Twitter @kristipalma.

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