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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.

I was facing mutiny on a family hike. Why do we insist on quality time again?

I was facing mutiny on a family hike. Why do we insist on quality time again?

There we were—hot and thirsty on a hike without a map. And then a miracle happened...

Julie Matlin

14 healthy breakfast recipes

14 healthy breakfast recipes

A healthy breakfast doesn't have to be a boring breakfast. Try adding these hearty and healthy breakfast recipes to your morning.

Amy Valm

Exercise after C-section: 5 safe moves

Exercise after C-section: 5 safe moves

Once you get your doctor's permission to exercise after C-section, start with these five gentle moves.

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7 creative ways to get kids reading

7 creative ways to get kids reading

Learning to read doesn't have to be boring! Whether you turn reading into a game or start a book club, there are many ways you can motivate your kid.

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5 tips to help kids learn to read

5 tips to help kids learn to read

Have a kid who's just getting started on reading? Make learning easy with helpful reading strategies that will make the process easy!

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Kids review books: Mr. King's Things

Kids review books: Mr. King's Things

"I would read this book with my mom so I could teach her how to recycle." Hear the reviews Mr. King's Things got from our Professional Book Reviewers.

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Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

Kids review books: Dinosaurs from Head to Tail

"I would have a Stegosaurus as a pet!" Hear the rawr-ing reviews our Professional Book Reviewer's gave Stacey Roderick's Dinosaurs from Head to Tail.

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Kids review books: Canada in Colours

Kids review books: Canada in Colours

"My favourite season is...Tuesday!" Hear the hilarious things our Professional Book Reviewers had to say about Per-Henrik Gürth's Canada in Colours.

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Why anti-vaxxers think they know more than medical experts

Why anti-vaxxers think they know more than medical experts

Many people delay or refuse vaccination for their children, despite clear evidence that vaccines do far more good than harm. Here are some reasons why.

Matthew Motta

What 3,285 family dinners taught my daughter about winning (and losing) at life

What 3,285 family dinners taught my daughter about winning (and losing) at life

I’ve learned that with family dinners you have to play the long game. And with my daughter, all that work is starting to pay off.

Charity Mathews

12 Party Games For Kids

12 Party Games For Kids

The key to a successful birthday party is having lots of activities to keep the kids busy. Here are 12 games that are super fun, but require little prep.

Terri Coles

Ontario’s sex ed curriculum reverts back to 1998: Here's what you'll need to teach your kids

Ontario’s sex ed curriculum reverts back to 1998: Here's what you'll need to teach your kids

The "new" curriculum makes no mention of same-sex marriage, consent, transgender or queer youth. This is how you can still have those talks with your kids.

Amanda Lee

25 Best Animated Movies for Kids

25 Best Animated Movies for Kids

It's movie night and we know exactly what you're going to watch—one of these awesome animated movies for kids. Now go grab the popcorn!

Meredith Franco Meyers

How to make a watermelon BBQ

How to make a watermelon BBQ

Take your barbecue to the next level by making a watermelon BBQ complete with candy skewers.

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8 tips for practicing fire safety with your kids

8 tips for practicing fire safety with your kids

Here’s what you need to know to help keep your family safe from a fire.

Bonnie Schiedel

How to make a Pretzel Crown

How to make a Pretzel Crown

You know what's better than a crown—an edible one. This pretzel crown is the perfect dessert or craft for your kid's princess party.

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10 Ikea products to help you organize your life (all for $20 or less)

10 Ikea products to help you organize your life (all for $20 or less)

This Swedish home giant has plenty of picks to organize your life on a budget.

Rachel Chen

How to make Mango Mojitos for adults and kids

How to make Mango Mojitos for adults and kids

We show you how to make virgin and alcoholic Mango Mojitos.

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Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a swing

Playground workout: 5 exercises to do on a swing

Want to get some exercise in while your kids play at the park? Find a free swing and try these five moves to get fit.

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15 easy meals in under 30 minutes

15 easy meals in under 30 minutes

The after-work, after-school scramble will be a little easier with these easy meals.

Amy Valm