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Family travel

There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

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.

Activities

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6 fun and unforgettable things to do in Hawaii with kids

There’s tons to do in Hawaii with kids, like play at a water park, swim with dolphins, ride ponies at a ranch and visit an active volcano. You can even have breakfast with Disney characters!

6 fun things to do with kids in Hawaii

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Dietitian Noelle Martin demonstrates how to make battered fish without the deep fryer in this crunchy recipe that kids will love.

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Must&#x2d;read teacher confessions! Are you guilty of any of these things parents do that drive teachers up the wall?

Teacher confessions: 5 things parents shouldn’t do

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A day in the life of an elementary teacher

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

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School mornings can be a sh*t show. Here are some tried and true ways to to turn a bad morning into a good one and get the kids to school.

11 ways to salvage a bad morning when everything's gone off the rails

School mornings can be a sh*t show. Here's how to turn things around.

11 ways to salvage a bad morning

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Behaviour

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

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Money

Whitefish nuggets and fusion flavours add excitement to Taco Tuesdays. Watch dietitian Noelle Martin whip these up and see how much her three kids love them.

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Pinworms are nothing to get bummed out about—they’re surprisingly common. Learn about what causes pinworms and how you can treat them.

What every parent needs to know about pinworms in kids

What every parent needs to know about pinworms

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Family health

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My veer wagon review taught me one thing: I needed this upgrade from hand&#x2d;me&#x2d;down strollers more than I realized.

Is the $950 Veer Wagon Worth it? I Tried it.

Could a $950 kids’ wagon possibly be worth it? I tried it

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Baby gear

Switch up your meal plans with fish. Dietitian Noelle Martin shares why you should add this easy and delicious sheet pan meal to your weekly rotation.

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Self-esteem

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth tied to the number on the scales. How did I pass that baton of shame on to my kids?

I put my kids on a diet. I was wrong.

I’d waged a battle with my body for much of my life, my self-worth and lovability tied to the number on the scales. Yet, I passed that baton of guilt, shame and diet culture on to my kids.

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Beach days with kids can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and take home way less sand!)

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Beach trips with little ones can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips, you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and less chance of getting sand everywhere, too!)

How to hate family beach trips a bit less

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Outdoor activities

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With six kids at home, it's no wonder James Van Der Beek has some savvy tricks in his parenting arsenal—and this colour-coding warning hack is a winner!

James Van Der Beek has a brilliant colour-coded warning system

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James Van Der Beek just dropped a shockingly good parenting hack

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Family

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