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.

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

Summer produce: 11 healthy recipes kids will love

Make the most of in-season fruits and vegetables with these quick, easy and healthy recipes for your family. Chicken skewers, pasta, smoothies and more!

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Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

Is Pokémon Go safe for kids?

It's the game that's taking the world by storm, but is Pokémon Go really OK for kids to play? Here's what you need to know.

Emily Rivas

12 baby zoo animals that'll make you go awwww

12 baby zoo animals that'll make you go awwww

Here's your daily dose of cute baby zoo animals, courtesy of the Toronto Zoo.

Davina Sinnatamby

Ask Dr. Dina: Are insect repellents with DEET safe for kids?

Ask Dr. Dina: Are insect repellents with DEET safe for kids?

Paediatrician and mom of three, Dr. Dina Kulik, on how much DEET is safe to use on kids and yourself.

Dr. Dina Kulik

The best post-game snacks for kids

The best post-game snacks for kids

Lessons on proper ways to fuel an active body are just as vital as teaching kids to throw and pass.

Cara Rosenbloom

Raising strong daughters: How to boost girls’ self-esteem

Raising strong daughters: How to boost girls’ self-esteem

Plan International Canada’s Caroline Riseboro shares her advice on teaching girls how to be confident and how parents can model positive self-esteem.

Lisa van de Geyn

Is your kid ready to be home alone?

Is your kid ready to be home alone?

Here's what you need to know before deciding if your kid is ready to stay home alone.

Sasha Emmons

7 fun Tooth Fairy ideas

7 fun Tooth Fairy ideas

Ignite your kid's imagination with these fun Tooth Fairy ideas.

Amy Valm

Odd Squad: The Movie in theatres (for one day only) this weekend!

Odd Squad: The Movie in theatres (for one day only) this weekend!

School-age kids will love watching the quirky kid agents of Odd Squad on the big screen.

Chad Sapieha

10 cheap and free things to do in Toronto with kids

10 cheap and free things to do in Toronto with kids

We've got a dozen of the best cheap and free things to do in Toronto on your next family vacation.

Lola Augustine Brown

7 genius tips to make mealtimes easier

7 genius tips to make mealtimes easier

Meals don't always have to be a struggle! Seven awesome parents share their tips and tricks for making mealtime easier.

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4 ways to comfort your kid after an injury

4 ways to comfort your kid after an injury

From a scraped knee at the soccer field to a bee sting at the playground, here's how to help your kid handle the hurt.

Corinna Vangerwen

10 easy backyard play set hacks

10 easy backyard play set hacks

Even the best play sets from big box stores can be made a bit more awesome. Here are backyard play set hacks that will make yours extra special.

Adrienne Brown

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I get my kid to wear her bike helmet?

Ask Dr. Dina: How do I get my kid to wear her bike helmet?

Paediatrician and mom of three Dr. Dina Kulik shares tips on bike helmet safety.

Dr. Dina Kulik

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

7 helpful child-care sites and apps

Find child care options daycare spots, babysitters and more at the touch of a button.

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Quick fixes: How to use a pool noodle (on dry land)

Quick fixes: How to use a pool noodle (on dry land)

Need a fun activity? Try these fun pool noodle hacks.

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Summer Camp: 19 Fun Care Package Ideas

Summer Camp: 19 Fun Care Package Ideas

These fun items will make a great addition to your kids' summer camp care package.

Amy Valm

The debate: Do you let your kids pee outside?

The debate: Do you let your kids pee outside?

Two parents, two very strong opinions on kids using nature as their outhouse.

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Why working women should ease up on the mommy guilt

Why working women should ease up on the mommy guilt

Sometimes it feels like whatever you do, it’s never enough. But data confirms the fact we should give up on the mommy guilt. Working mothers today spend more active time with their kids than stay-at-home mothers did in 1975.

Katie Dupuis

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

How to keep kids safe at wading pools and splash pads

Cooling off by heading to wading pools and splash pads? Here are some important safety tips to keep in mind.

Erin Phelan