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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.

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Here’s how you all can enjoy those 62 gloriously golden days of summer (even if you don’t have any vacation days or friends with cottages).

Heather Greenwood Davis

8 Ways To Unschedule Your Kids' Summer

8 Ways To Unschedule Your Kids' Summer

Though it may not be right for everyone, unscheduling summer has many benefits.

Susan Spicer

12 fun cottage activities to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer

12 fun cottage activities to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer

Renting a cottage or visiting a friend's this summer? Keeping the kids entertained should be pretty easy—just takes a bit of planning. Here are some ideas.

Today's Parent

Ikea hack: Turn a rolling cart into an awesome art station

Ikea hack: Turn a rolling cart into an awesome art station

There is finally a place to put all those crayons! With the Ikea Råskog utility cart you can organize and store all your kid's art supplies. We show you how.

Today's Parent

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Inception, the Jurassic Park series, and new episodes of Jessica Jones are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Kevin John Siazon

11 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

11 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in June 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in June 2019

Kevin John Siazon

7 cool camping games for kids

7 cool camping games for kids

Ensure the words “I’m bored” are never uttered during your camping trip with these awesome non-tech activities for kids.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

10 things to do in L.A. and Southern California with kids

For a mix of sun and fun (all within a quick drive), take the whole family on a trip to Los Angles, Huntington Beach, and San Diego.

Barry Choi

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

9 things my kids learned by taking a train from Toronto to Vancouver

Those 101 hours we spent crossing half of the country by train taught the kids some important lessons that they’ll thank us for someday.

Jennifer Bain

The 13 best Mother’s Day gifts at Costco

The 13 best Mother’s Day gifts at Costco

Snag one of these thoughtful Mother's Day gifts at Costco when you're doing your weekly shop. Moms will be thoroughly impressed by your multi-tasking!

Lisa Fielding

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

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Mother’s Day isn’t actually about you

Mother’s Day isn’t actually about you

"I won’t deny that every mom could use a break, but Mother’s Day isn’t about that." One mom reminds us why we shouldn't be asking for a spa day this year.

Jen Mallia

7 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

7 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in May 2019

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in May 2019.

Kevin John Siazon

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

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 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

7 Family Friendly Hotels in Toronto

7 Family Friendly Hotels in Toronto

These family-tested hotels have you covered with everything from play centres and pools to kid-themed tea parties and an all-day candy bar.

Bryce Gruber

The best tablets for your family in 2019

The best tablets for your family in 2019

Looking to buy a tablet or upgrade your current one? Whether for homework, ebooks or entertainment, the entire family can enjoy these five best bets.

Avery Swartz

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in April 2019

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in April 2019

Wonder Woman, Monty Python and new episodes of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in April 2019

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14 Things To Do In Las Vegas With Kids

14 Things To Do In Las Vegas With Kids

Las Vegas may not be the most obvious travel destination for families, but it offers plenty of attractions to keep kids busy.

Kim Shiffman