Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

How to make a Buried-Dog-Bone Cake

How to make a Buried-Dog-Bone Cake

Throwing a puppy-themed party? This hidden-bone cake will wow guests when you slice into it. Replace the mint with Paw Patrol characters if you have a rescue pup fan.

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How to volunteer at your kid's school without pulling out your hair

How to volunteer at your kid's school without pulling out your hair

Sometimes, it seems like every time you turn around, you're being asked to give your time for kids' stuff. Here's how I learned to make it all work.

Cheryl Alkon

Minimalism is overrated: Why I’m glad I didn’t throw out all my kids’ stuff

Minimalism is overrated: Why I’m glad I didn’t throw out all my kids’ stuff

A recent basement renovation forced me to deal with boxes and boxes of toys, books and school projects. And then I found something much more precious.

Heather Greenwood Davis

How much should I help my child with homework?

How much should I help my child with homework?

Should I help my child with homework? See what family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari suggests.

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How to make safety bracelets for kids

How to make safety bracelets for kids

Before you send your kid off on a field trip, make them a safety bracelet with their phone number. It's easy to do and will give you peace of mind.

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9 easy minimal effort recipes for when you just can't

9 easy minimal effort recipes for when you just can't

Sure, you could grab a box of frozen nuggets or that iffy grocery store sushi in a pinch, but these minimal effort recipes promise tastier results.

Amy Valm

15 fun and easy back-to-school crafts

15 fun and easy back-to-school crafts

Hitting the books is fun with the promise of these cute and easy back-to-school crafts.

Mandy Milks

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

Ikea hack: How to tame the front hall chaos

This clever Ikea hack transforms bookcases into a family locker system that will help everyone keep their backpacks, shoes, coats and gear organized.

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9 Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Less Of a Chore

9 Ways to Make Packing School Lunches Less Of a Chore

Buy lots of containers—plus eight more tips that will make packing school lunches so much easier.

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4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

Here’s how to start setting gentle limits on your toddler’s very normal, if exasperating, antics.

Holly Bennett

How to make splatter sneakers

How to make splatter sneakers

Are you ready to make the coolest kicks ever? Transform basic canvas shoes into trendy splatter paint sneakers—except your DIY pair are budget-friendly.

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We took our baby off life support. We had to let him go

We took our baby off life support. We had to let him go

Childbirth is a miracle. Sometimes you bring your baby home, sometimes you live in the NICU for a while, and sometimes you leave with empty arms.

Tamara Podemski, as told to Leah McLaren

10 bento box lunch ideas your kids will love

10 bento box lunch ideas your kids will love

No sandwich, no problem! Find new lunch inspiration with these make-ahead ideas.

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How to make Chickpea Burgers

How to make Chickpea Burgers

Quinoa, mushrooms and chickpeas make a tasty, totally satisfying veggie burger.

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10 family-friendly Airbnbs in Chicago

10 family-friendly Airbnbs in Chicago

Give your kids some local flavour by staying in one of these cozy rentals on your next visit to the Windy City.

Simone Olivero

Summer desserts: 10 sweet treats to beat the heat

Summer desserts: 10 sweet treats to beat the heat

Our favourite fruity and frozen dessert recipes prove you don't need to spend hours in a hot kitchen to make refreshing (and healthy) desserts.

Davina Sinnatamby

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

When shopping with my toddler became hell, grocery delivery saved me. It's worth more than any manicure or brunch with girlfriends could ever be.

Erica Jackson Curran

How to find the best specialists for a kid with autism

How to find the best specialists for a kid with autism

A speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist can give your child with autism the best possible outcomes. Here’s what to ask potential therapists.

Joel Yanofsky

How to prevent morning battles

How to prevent morning battles

School mornings can be tough for everyone. Take that extra step to prevent those morning struggles with these tips from parenting author Ann Douglas.

Amanda Ghazale Aziz

10 awesome staycation ideas for families

10 awesome staycation ideas for families

Are you staying home this summer or planning a trip outside of the city? We’ve rounded up some fun ways to entertain the kids during your staycation.

Selena Mills