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.

Product of the Year Canada awards 2017: Family-friendly picks

Product of the Year Canada awards 2017: Family-friendly picks

The results are in for the 2017 Product of the Year Canada awards. We’ve rounded up our favourite family-friendly picks from this year’s winners.

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5 easy ways to be more active

5 easy ways to be more active

Here are some easy ways to get the whole family moving.

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3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

These clever hacks will make family travel less of a nightmare.

Amy Valm

Being a nanny didn’t prepare me for motherhood

Being a nanny didn’t prepare me for motherhood

I thought I knew what parenthood required. After all, I had seven years of experience taking care of other people’s kids.

Samantha Smith

18 enchanting Beauty and the Beast items that your kids will love

18 enchanting Beauty and the Beast items that your kids will love

Beauty and the Beast fans are going to go nuts for these cute products.

Jessica Spera

Is the Instant Pot worth the hype? We tested it 8 different ways

Is the Instant Pot worth the hype? We tested it 8 different ways

The Chatelaine Kitchen put the Canadian-designed kitchen appliance through its paces—from slow cooker to sauté—to see what it can really do.

Heather MacMullin

How I decided to become a stay-at-home dad

How I decided to become a stay-at-home dad

But times are changing, and an ever-growing number of dads are staying home with their kids—either by choice or because of other factors,

James Jackson

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax tips every parent should know about

Tax time can be hectic for anyone, never mind when you're trying to wrangle children. We've got a great list of tax tips to help parents through the season!

Canada Revenue Agency

7 birthday treats that aren't cake

7 birthday treats that aren't cake

Does your kid not like cake? We've got you covered for their next birthday party with these delicious treats that aren't cake.

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How to make craft time more fun and less messy

How to make craft time more fun and less messy

Does the thought of glitter and glue make you a little nervous? Try these craft hacks.

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10 easy recipes that kids can make

10 easy recipes that kids can make

These simple recipes are the perfect projects for you and your little foodie to tackle together.

Amy Valm

Birthday party hacks: 6 dollar-store crafts

Birthday party hacks: 6 dollar-store crafts

Take a walk down the dollar store aisles and you'll find all the supplies you need for some DIY party decor. Happy crafting!

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4 tips for better sleep

4 tips for better sleep

Many of us don’t get enough sleep—kids included. Here are four strategies to help your family get more shut-eye.

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10 fun mason jar crafts

10 fun mason jar crafts

Have a few mason jars or even empty spaghetti jars lying around the house? Put them to use with these mason jar crafts.

Tina Barkley

The skincare routine that will give you back your glow

The skincare routine that will give you back your glow

Bye, winter—what's up, spring! This skincare routine will help moisturize your dry skin.

Erin Finlayson

Reviewed: Gorilla Gym Kids Deluxe indoor gym

Reviewed: Gorilla Gym Kids Deluxe indoor gym

Cooped-up kids can get their sillies out with the Gorilla Gym—the ultimate indoor activity. But it comes at a cost.

Kim Shiffman

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

Why you need to talk to your kids about media right now

A new study shows kids are interested in following the news—but can't always tell real from the fake. The good news? Parents can help.

Chad Sapieha

Birthday party hacks: 4 ways with washi tape

Birthday party hacks: 4 ways with washi tape

Looking for some easy ways to decorate for your kid's birthday party? Watch how you can transform your house into party central using washi tape.

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Birthday party hacks: 4 fun balloon ideas

Birthday party hacks: 4 fun balloon ideas

A birthday party needs balloons! But instead of just tying some to the front door, make these cool party decorations out of balloons.

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5 super-simple slow cooker recipes

5 super-simple slow cooker recipes

This is convenience food at its most wholesome. Check out our favourite meals from the new Best of Bridge Cookbook: The Family Slow Cooker.

Best of Bridge