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.

14 mouth-watering chocolate recipes

14 mouth-watering chocolate recipes

These chocolate recipes are great gift ideas...or to just cure that craving.

Today's Parent staff

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

Whether you save them for a rainy day or your next day off, here are six upcoming films you should see this summer.

Jessica Spera

We shouldn't shame parents who let their kids go topless

We shouldn't shame parents who let their kids go topless

"'Do kids have to be dressed when they’re outside?' my daughter asks me. I told her it’s a bit complicated."

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

8 fun summer reads for mom

8 fun summer reads for mom

Get cozy and grab a fruity drink! Then get lost in one of these summer reads.

Alyssa Ashton

It's a sad day when a toddler is told she can't be Elsa

It's a sad day when a toddler is told she can't be Elsa

"Apparently, certain people take offence to non-Caucasian toddlers dressed as Disney Princesses."

Anchel Krishna

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

Head out to one of these beaches near Edmonton with the family for a day of fun in the sun!

Emily Rivas

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

Too warm for play dough? Try this cool, frozen DIY craft and have a pretend ice cream parlour.

Tina Barkley

When a friend loses a baby

When a friend loses a baby

In the end, it’s Leigh-Anne’s grief, and all she wanted was someone to shoulder some of it when she asked.

Katie Dupuis

Exercise during pregnancy is safe, so why all the fuss?

Exercise during pregnancy is safe, so why all the fuss?

Fitness model Sophie Guidolin garnered criticism last week for exercising during pregnancy. Jennifer Pinarski wonders what all the outrage is about.

Jennifer Pinarski

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

DIY goody bag: Candy necklaces

These tasty necklaces take a few simple steps to make and are perfect to use as goody bag fillers!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

DIY goody bag: Playing card holder

This snazzy craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

DIY goody bag: Customized bubbles

This bubble-making craft takes a few simple steps to create and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

DIY goody bag: Candy pouches

This pretty pouch takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

Whether you're looking for a day of fun or a weekend away, these family-friendly beaches in Toronto and the GTA offer the perfect family oasis.

Ashley Metzger

DIY goody bag: Grass head

DIY goody bag: Grass head

This funny little craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz

I saw myself in the viral "first-time-dad" video

I saw myself in the viral "first-time-dad" video

Anchel Krishna responds to a heartfelt cartoon about parenthood and having a child with special needs.

Anchel Krishna

Comparing siblings can be more harmful than you thought

Comparing siblings can be more harmful than you thought

New research suggests that comparing siblings can have long-term effects on their academic performances.

Jennifer Pinarski

Make a mini watermelon BBQ with candy skewers

Make a mini watermelon BBQ with candy skewers

This watermelon BBQ takes a little time to assemble, but it's sure to WOW your guests both young and old.

Today's Parent

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

This little girl has the absolute cutest giggle you've ever heard

When pilot daddy takes his four-year-old daughter for a whirl, she is overcome with the MOST adorable fit of giggles!

Emily Piccinin

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

DIY goody bag: Animal zipper charms

This cute animal craft takes a few simple steps to make and is perfect to use as a goody bag filler!

Rayna Schwartz