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.

5 genius Halloween hacks

5 genius Halloween hacks

From making sure cars can see your trick-or-treaters to carving pumpkins like a pro, take some of the fright out of Halloween with these helpful hacks.

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How to make cheesecloth ghosts

How to make cheesecloth ghosts

Move over, jack-o’-lanterns! This Halloween is all about cute and friendly cheesecloth ghosts.

Alyssa Ashton

Face painting tutorial: How to turn your kid into unicorn

Face painting tutorial: How to turn your kid into unicorn

Rainbow stripes, glitter—this look is magical.

Kathryn Hayward

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

Do you want your kid to make bank with her lemonade stand? Here are some tips for successful sales.

David Fielding

Fun Halloween costume shops across Canada

Fun Halloween costume shops across Canada

Halloween is creeping around the corner, but don't worry, we've got you covered! Here's a list of the top costume shops across Canada to get you ready for the most spook-tacular day of the year.

Jessica Spera

How to tell your kids you have breast cancer

How to tell your kids you have breast cancer

One of the first things you'll think about after your diagnosis is "how am I going to tell my kids?" Here are tips on how to explain breast cancer to kids.

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I have breast cancer—and my daughter's Bat Mitzvah to plan

I have breast cancer—and my daughter's Bat Mitzvah to plan

"How can this be happening? And how can this be happening now?" Jill Winer discovered a lump during a self exam. A month later she found out it was cancer.

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10 fun Halloween activities for kids

10 fun Halloween activities for kids

Sure, trick-or-treating and movies marathons are great, but these Halloween activities for kids will truly get your little ghouls into the Halloween spirit.

Emily Rivas

3 ways with pumpkin purée

3 ways with pumpkin purée

You're a fairy godmother and with the tap of your wand you can turn that pumpkin into pie, a smoothie and maple butter.

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5 simple and delicious fruit and veggie chips

5 simple and delicious fruit and veggie chips

Fruit and veggie chips are so easy to make. Little hands can help with the veggie peeler, spraying down baking trays and—the most fun—kale massages.

Chatelaine

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

The Dos and Don'ts of Homework Time

Is homework a nightly battle in your household? Follow these tips and take the tension out of homework time.

Lisa Evans

6 surprising brain-builders for preschoolers

6 surprising brain-builders for preschoolers

Want your kid to develop good learning skills? Try one of these easy and fun activities.

John Hoffman

How to make Monster Doughnuts

How to make Monster Doughnuts

Are you ready to do the Monster Doughnut Mash? These treats are perfect for your kid's birthday party or Halloween!

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8 face painting tips and tricks

8 face painting tips and tricks

Unsure how to remove face paint or make a realistic-looking zombie? Try these easy tricks from makeup artists that will make you a face-painting pro.

Alyssa Ashton

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

17 adorable DIY pet costumes for Halloween

Conquer the neighbourhood with your pet in tow dressed in one of these oh-so-cute Halloween costumes.

Amy Valm

Which of these 12 iconic toys will make it into the Hall of Fame?

Which of these 12 iconic toys will make it into the Hall of Fame?

Jessica Spera

10 quick and easy dinner recipes

10 quick and easy dinner recipes

Skip the weeknight panic with these simple recipes, some use items you probably already have on hand. Easy peasy.

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10 birthday books we love

10 birthday books we love

We’ve rounded up the best children’s books about birthdays.

Sarah Steele

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

Gather up your goblins and scare up your skeletons—it's fright night! Every great Halloween party needs three things: spooky-cute costumes, ghoulish food and haunted decor.

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Nasal mist flu vaccine: Still a go in Canada

Nasal mist flu vaccine: Still a go in Canada

Experts in the US say the nasal mist flu vaccine doesn't work and that pediatricians should stop giving it. But in Canada it's still a viable option.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem