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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.

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

Free-range parenting: Why it's OK to rescue your kids

The secret to free-range parenting isn’t to leave kids to fend for themselves—it’s actually the opposite.

Jennifer Pinarski

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gifts for the party host

Holiday gift guide 2014: 14 gifts for the party host

Gifts for the party host are important. Not everyone has time during the holiday to entertain, so treat them to one of our fun party-inspired picks.

Erin Finlayson

Q&A with BLOOM editor Louise Kinross

Q&A with BLOOM editor Louise Kinross

For many parents of kids with special needs, BLOOM is the perfect online resource.

Anchel Krishna

Family-friendly tips for your Orlando vacation

Family-friendly tips for your Orlando vacation

So much to do, so little time. Here are some dos and don'ts to plan your holiday.

Tracy Chappell

Holiday gift guide 2014: 10 gifts for dad

Holiday gift guide 2014: 10 gifts for dad

Celebrate the great fathers in your life with these festive presents.

Erin Finlayson

Holiday gift guide 2014: 13 gifts for mom

Holiday gift guide 2014: 13 gifts for mom

Looking for the perfect gift for the special mom, spouse or friend in your life? We've rounded up our favourite gifts for her with something to accommodate every type of interest.

Erin Finlayson

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

Top 10 toys at the National Toy Hall of Fame

The National Toy Hall of Fame celebrates toys that have been loved by generations. And this year they’ve added three more.

Jessica Herrington

Frozen: Sing Along DVD giveaway

Frozen: Sing Along DVD giveaway

Enter for a chance to receive a copy of the new "Frozen: Sing Along" DVD, which hits stores next week.

Today's Parent

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

We review the first action-packed, animated collaboration from Disney and Marvel.

Emily Rivas

The ultimate toy guide 2014

The ultimate toy guide 2014

For everyone from Frozen fans to master builders, find kid-tested, parent-rated gift ideas by age or interest in our annual toy guide!

Today's Parent

New study on raising smart kids

New study on raising smart kids

Reading aloud and family dinners have often been attributed to higher IQs in kids, but a surprising new study says that may not be the case.

Jennifer Pinarski

Meeting other parents of kids with special needs

Meeting other parents of kids with special needs

Despite the wealth of online resources, there's nothing like connecting with other parents of kids with special needs in person.

Anchel Krishna

Advent calendar printable

Advent calendar printable

Use our Advent calendar printable to create pockets for your Advent garland.

Today's Parent

DIY festive metallic garland

DIY festive metallic garland

Deck the halls with something sparkly this Christmas. This DIY garland is made with bow tie pasta, and is a great gift the kids can make.

Steph Hung

Rustic Christmas tree craft for kids

Rustic Christmas tree craft for kids

Sometimes the simplest crafts are the cutest. This rustic-inspired Christmas tree craft is easy for little hands to make, and it it makes for a sweet personal holiday gift.

Steph Hung

Cute elf pine cone decorations

Cute elf pine cone decorations

Your little elves will love making these adorable pine cone decorations this Christmas. Give them as gifts, or place them around the house for extra holiday cheer.

Steph Hung

Handmade Christmas ornaments how-to

Handmade Christmas ornaments how-to

Get creative this holiday and dress up your tree with these handmade christmas ornaments made from clay. They make great gifts, too.

Steph Hung

DIY Christmas tree baubles

DIY Christmas tree baubles

Who knew corrugated cardboard could be so festive? These DIY Christmas tree baubles are a great way to get the kids involved with holiday decorating.

Steph Hung

Toboggan party invitation (printable)

Toboggan party invitation (printable)

Invite your little ones' snow bunnies to run for the hills with their sled in tow, for a winter celebration with these awesome printable invitations.

Today's Parent

Photo craft: Memory game how-to

Photo craft: Memory game how-to

This fun photo craft combines a classic kid-friendly game with your favourite family photos. Match up identical photos, or pair sets of siblings or grandparents.

Steph Hung