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.

12 best things to do in Vancouver with kids

12 best things to do in Vancouver with kids

In Vancouver and bored with the kids? Don't worry because there are so many fun things to do like visit Vancouver Aquarium, go up Grouse Mountain and more.

Alyssa Ashton

Facebook Messenger Kids is here—but read this before downloading it

Facebook Messenger Kids is here—but read this before downloading it

The new app offers kids a safe and secure way to connect with family and friends while giving parents total control.

Davina Sinnatamby

How to make a maple leaf tote bag

How to make a maple leaf tote bag

Say goodbye to that boring bag and say hello to your gorgeous sun print tote featuring maple leaves. This DIY bag is a fun Canada Day craft

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7 surprising things we learned from sleep researchers

7 surprising things we learned from sleep researchers

Sure, every parent is familiar with bone-crushing exhaustion, but there are still a few things we could all learn about sleep deprivation.

Karen Robock

‘I’m such a bad mom’

‘I’m such a bad mom’

It’s fun to joke about how badly we’re raising our kids. But does it make our job any easier?

Amanda Watson

There’s nothing wrong about a little white lie to keep my kids happy—right?

There’s nothing wrong about a little white lie to keep my kids happy—right?

I just told my three-year-old daughter that it really was the real Elsa at her birthday. Honestly, what’s the harm in that?

Sheri Segal Glick

13 family-friendly Airbnbs in Toronto

13 family-friendly Airbnbs in Toronto

Heading to Toronto this summer? Skip the high season hotel prices by snuggling up in one of these cozy Airbnb’s perfect for families.

Simone Olivero

How to cut mess-free watermelon slices

How to cut mess-free watermelon slices

Quickly cut watermelon into kid-size slices with this awesome trick.

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How to encourage kids to read

How to encourage kids to read

Not every kid is a bookworm, but there are ways to encourage your child to pick up a book more often. Here's how to help him learn to love books.

Stacy Lee Kong

Canada Day guide: BBQ ideas, crafts, trivia and more

Canada Day guide: BBQ ideas, crafts, trivia and more

Calling all Canucks! Celebrate Canada Day with a backyard party.

Emily Piccinin

How to do off-resort Cuba with the kids

How to do off-resort Cuba with the kids

"I told them that Cuba is hot, that we’d have great adventures, and that we’d stay in hotels with pools."

Jennifer Bain

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

5 fun and easy games that teach your kids how to swim

These water-play activities will not only get your kid splashing around—it'll get them falling in love with swimming! So get in your swimsuits!

Gillian Chassels

How to make Sweet and Salty Ice Cream Sandwiches

How to make Sweet and Salty Ice Cream Sandwiches

We love an ice cream sandwich, but give this summer dessert a salty spin by using saltine crackers. It's the ice cream sandwich you've been craving.

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How to make Maple Leaf Popsicles

How to make Maple Leaf Popsicles

These Maple Leaf Popsicles are the perfect Canada Day treat. But they're so delicious and refreshing that you'll want to make them all summer long.

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What we can learn from the German approach to parenting

What we can learn from the German approach to parenting

Class sleepovers, transit trips without an adult, early lessons with fire. Sara Zaske’s ‘Achtung Baby’ explores the German approach to parenting.

Brian Bethune, Maclean's

How to make Camouflage Cookies

How to make Camouflage Cookies

Make a vanilla and chocolate dough, add a little food colouring and you've got camouflage cookies for your next wild-themed party.

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9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

9 best educational websites for kids (that are actually fun, too!)

Whether your little one is eager for knowledge or needs a bit of help with homework, these educational websites for kids are the perfect go-to for all things learning.

Amy Valm

How to make a mason jar lantern

How to make a mason jar lantern

Looking for kid-friendly Canada Day ideas? Set up a craft station where the kids can make lanterns inspired by the beautiful colours of the Northern Lights.

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12 ways to make sure your kids don't stumble on sexy stuff online

12 ways to make sure your kids don't stumble on sexy stuff online

One in five children between the ages of nine and 17 report having accidentally seen sexual material online. Here's how to prevent that from happening.

Sheri Madigan

Canada's best summer resorts for families

Canada's best summer resorts for families

Who needs to get on a long plane ride to take a vacation? Stick closer to home and check out one of Canada's best summer resorts for families.

Jody Robbins