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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.

Movies that teach kids about climate change

Movies that teach kids about climate change

Inspire your kids to care for our planet this Earth Day with these kids' movies about climate change. Who's ready for family movie night?

Common Sense Media

8 great sweet and salty snack recipes

8 great sweet and salty snack recipes

Sweet and salty are a power couple: They're made for each other, they always look so good and they effortlessly slay snack cravings.

Amy Valm

10 rolled-up recipes

10 rolled-up recipes

With everything from basic wraps to pinwheel sandwiches and a deep-dish pizza, it's time to let the good times roll with these rolled-up recipes.

Amy Valm

6 ways to include your kids in your wedding

6 ways to include your kids in your wedding

If your kids will be at your wedding, honour them and your family but including them in your nuptials. Here are ideas for doing just that.

Karen Robock

11 reasons every parent should be shopping at Costco

11 reasons every parent should be shopping at Costco

With great value, amazing deals and free samples to fuel your shopping, Costco should be a GPS staple for all bargain-hunting parents. Find out why.

Today's Parent

3 questions to ask yourself before getting a family dog

Getting a family dog

3 questions to ask yourself before getting a family dog

Renee Leblanc can't imagine life without their family dog, Daisy, but before committing to being a dog owner, she had to weigh the pros and cons.

Renee LeBlanc

3 things I wish I knew before getting a family dog

Getting a family dog

3 things I wish I knew before getting a family dog

Jamie Scrimgeour wouldn't trade her golden retriever for anything now; but there are definitely things she wishes she'd known before getting a family dog.

Jamie Scrimgeour

8 best burger recipes

8 best burger recipes

All that's needed to make these delicious burger recipes is some sunshine and a hot grill. Well, you'll need your ingredients, too. Check out our roundup of beef, fish, turkey and veggie patties.

Today's Parent

10 easy Easter brunch recipes

10 easy Easter brunch recipes

From sweet to savoury, whip up any of these special Easter brunch recipes for your family this weekend!

Today's Parent

Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote: One recipe, three ways

Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote: One recipe, three ways

Oh what, this gorgeous ruby red compote? You can whip it up in just 15 minutes and then spend the rest of your time finding more delicious ways to use it.

Chatelaine

How to make a Green Dream Smoothie

How to make a Green Dream Smoothie

Who says drinking your greens ain’t easy? This Green Smoothie is a blend of apple, avocado and spinach—it's simple and delicious.

Today's Parent

13 ways the 2019 Ontario budget could affect your family's wallet

13 ways the 2019 Ontario budget could affect your family's wallet

From childcare and new homes to social assistance and even wine, here's the rundown of how Doug Ford's new plan will effect you

James Cowan

How to make Taco Cookies

How to make Taco Cookies

Want to make your next Taco Tuesday (or Thursday) even better? Make a batch of Taco Cookies.

Today's Parent

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

From Vernon to Osoyoos, this outdoor playground keeps families busy all year round with kid-friendly hiking, biking, skiing and more.

Lisa Kadane

How to make White Pizza

How to make White Pizza

Who says you need red sauce to have a pizza party? This pie packs all the flavour you need with a creamy base layer and sprinkling of shredded mozzarella.

Today's Parent

13 easy peasy pea recipes

13 easy peasy pea recipes

Good things come in small peas. They add green to the plate, a pop of sweetness and protein, too. Go on, give peas a chance.

Amy Valm

7 grilled dessert recipes

7 grilled dessert recipes

You've already got the BBQ on, why not grill dessert, too?

Amy Valm

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

How to do Canada’s Wonderland with kids

Here are some tried-and-true tips (from parents) for having the best day at Canada's Wonderland with kids.

Louise Gleeson

How to make a chocolate-cherry smoothie

How to make a chocolate-cherry smoothie

Sure, it looks like a treat, but this smoothie’s richness comes from avocado and cocoa. Go on, indulge in this chocolate-cherry smoothie!

Today's Parent

11 modern tattoos for moms and dads who want to honour their kids

11 modern tattoos for moms and dads who want to honour their kids

Thinking about getting inked soon? Grab some inspiration from these modern parenthood tattoos.

Emily Rivas