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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

New Screen-Free, Canadian Writing Contest Invites Kids To Become Authors

Story Search Canada: Kids Edition is inviting children ages 7 to 12 to submit original stories for the chance to win prizes and see their work published.

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Gen Alpha Is Calling The Shots On Family Vacations

Gen Alpha Is Calling The Shots On Family Vacations

A new Mastercard travel trends report suggests Gen Alpha kids have a lot more say in where families go, what they do and which destinations make the cut.

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Parents Can Now Put Tighter Limits On YouTube Shorts

Parents Can Now Put Tighter Limits On YouTube Shorts

YouTube has introduced new parent controls for Shorts on supervised accounts, including daily time limits and a zero-minute option for tweens and teens.

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The Canada Strong Pass Is Back: Here's How It Will Save You Money

The Canada Strong Pass Is Back: Here's How It Will Save You Money

From free national park entry to kids’ VIA Rail travel and museum perks across the country, the federal program could save your family money this summer.

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The 6 Best Trampolines for Kids and Toddlers 2026

The 6 Best Trampolines for Kids and Toddlers 2026

We found all the best trampolines for kids and sorted them by size, price, features and how easy they were to assemble.

Lauren Finney Harden

Disney And Pixar’s Hoppers Starts Streaming On Disney+ June 3

Disney And Pixar’s Hoppers Starts Streaming On Disney+ June 3

Disney Pixar's newest movie Hoppers, about a girl who uses futuristic tech to enter the animal world, launches on Disney+ on June 3.

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Bluey’s Wild World Opens At Disney’s Animal Kingdom On May 26

Bluey’s Wild World Opens At Disney’s Animal Kingdom On May 26

Bluey and Bingo are getting a new Disney World attraction with games, dancing and Australian animal encounters at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

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The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

The Ontario Resort and Getaway Guide 2026

How To Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day

How To Celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day

On Saturday, April 25, indie bookstores across Canada will celebrate with giveaways, special events, exclusive products and a contest for book lovers.

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9 Best Swing Sets for Epic Fun Outdoors 2026

9 Best Swing Sets for Epic Fun Outdoors 2026

Your backyard can be an epic fun center when you add one of the best swing sets for kids. We rated all the top designs on the market.

Rachel Sokol

The 26 Best Mother's Day Gifts You'll Want for Yourself in 2026

The 26 Best Mother's Day Gifts You'll Want for Yourself in 2026

These Mother’s Day gifts are so cute that you’ll want a few for yourself. See our top picks for every budget.

Bryce Gruber

13 Egg-cellent Easter Gifts for Kids

13 Egg-cellent Easter Gifts for Kids

If you’re looking to pack their baskets with goodies that go beyond chocolate bunnies and cream eggs, look no further than these sweet Easter gifts for kids.

Bryce Gruber

How To Plan A Scavenger Hunt Your Kids Will Love

How To Plan A Scavenger Hunt Your Kids Will Love

Learn the backward method to building a foolproof scavenger hunt, with age-by-age tips to get your kids off the couch and into the game.

Jennifer Cox

Planning A Staycation? 6 Luxury‑Hotel Tricks Your Kids Will Love

Planning A Staycation? 6 Luxury‑Hotel Tricks Your Kids Will Love

Planning a staycation? Try these kid‑approved ideas from a luxe family weekend at the Four Seasons Hotel Toronto.

Vanessa Grant

Cineplex Is Bringing Back $3.99 Family Favourites

Cineplex Is Bringing Back $3.99 Family Favourites

Looking for an easy weekend activity? Cineplex Family Favourites are back with $3.99 movies every Saturday.

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How to Play Old Maid

How to Play Old Maid

Add another card game to your family’s rotation with this old favourite.

Grace Draznin

25 Splurge-Worthy Expensive Gifts for the Whole Family

25 Splurge-Worthy Expensive Gifts for the Whole Family

Feeling extravagant? Treat your family to one of these expensive gifts this holiday season. They’ll definitely be swooning.

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The LEGO 2025 Advent Calendars Are Here And We're SO Excited

The LEGO 2025 Advent Calendars Are Here And We're SO Excited

Everything you need to know about this year’s LEGO advent calendars including what’s inside and pieces to collect!

Bryce Gruber

17 Unique Advent Calendars You Totally Need 2025

17 Unique Advent Calendars You Totally Need 2025

We found all the best, most unique advent calendars to keep your creative crew feeling especially festive.

Courtney Leiva

18 Best Kids Advent Calendars 2025

18 Best Kids Advent Calendars 2025

We found all the best kids’ advent calendars to give them their most festive, faithful feelings leading up to Christmas.

Lauren Finney Harden