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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.

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

What to do when your kid is scared of Halloween

Are all the monsters at your door on Hallow's Eve too much for your little one? Here's how to deal with a scaredy cat.

Lisa van de Geyn

Canada's best weekend getaways

Canada's best weekend getaways

Check out these fun, family-friendly spots that are all within three hours of a major city, but just far enough away from home to feel like a true holiday!

Jody Robbins

14 best things to do in St. John’s with kids

14 best things to do in St. John’s with kids

There are tons of family-friendly things to do in St. John's, from windswept hikes and birding adventures to offbeat museums and plenty of delicious eats.

Jennifer Bain

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Bridget Jones's Baby, new episodes of Riverdale and a whole bunch of scary movies are coming. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in October 2018.

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15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

15 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in October 2018

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in October 2018.

Kim Shiffman

10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

10 Best Places to Explore in Scotland with Kids

Rugged and charming Scotland beckons families with “céad míle fáilte!” (a hundred thousand welcomes!). Here are the best things to do in Scotland with kids.

Kathryn Streeter

10 fall facts kids will love

10 fall facts kids will love

Did you know the largest pumpkin pie on record made 5,000 slices? Impress your kids with these awesome fall facts.

Corinne Guirgis

Plant your grateful garden: Gratitude meditation for kids

Plant your grateful garden: Gratitude meditation for kids

Find a comfy place and sit with your eyes closed. Tania Joy Antonio, author of The Affirmation Station, is going to take you through your grateful garden.

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Get your calm on: Anxiety-reducing meditation for kids

Get your calm on: Anxiety-reducing meditation for kids

Find a cozy place and get comfortable. You can grab a pillow, but all you need is your breath. Then relax and listen to this meditation for anxiety.

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28 comfort food recipes

28 comfort food recipes

These recipes will appease any comfort food hankerings.

Amy Valm

7 best things to do in Nashville with kids

7 best things to do in Nashville with kids

From making a furry friend at the zoo to sliding down giant water slides at the water park, Music City has tons of attractions your little ones will love.

Davina Sinnatamby

9 reading games to play with your kid

9 reading games to play with your kid

Learning how to read doesn't always have to involve books. Here are nine fun reading games that will motivate your little one.

Today's Parent

9 silly hair day ideas for kids

9 silly hair day ideas for kids

Get inspired with these silly hairdos. Some are really easy and others take a bit of work. Better practice your braiding skills.

Simona Catalano

14 best family-friendly restaurants in Toronto

14 best family-friendly restaurants in Toronto

Whether they’ve got accommodating menus or a trusted reputation for going that extra mile, these restaurants are in a class of their own.

Justine Purcell

5 Ikea storage hacks for kids' toys

5 Ikea storage hacks for kids' toys

Tired of stepping on those metal cars? Has your house been taken over by stuffies? Ikea to the rescue! These storage hacks will organize the toy chaos.

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18 easy slow cooker recipes

18 easy slow cooker recipes

Low and slow is the name of the game. These easy slow cooker recipes take the fuss out of dinnertime. Prep, set and enjoy.

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26 best ski resorts in Canada for families

26 best ski resorts in Canada for families

Canada is jam-packed with great family ski resorts, and we’ve got the lowdown on everything from rentals and lessons to daycare and food.

Sandra E. Martin, Krizia Ramos

5 cute Ikea hacks for storing kids' toys

5 cute Ikea hacks for storing kids' toys

The toys just keep coming into your house—and that's why you need more storage hacks! DIY Editor Mandy is back with more awesome (and super cute) Ikea hacks for organizing all those toys.

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7 things you’ll love at Disney's new Toy Story Land

7 things you’ll love at Disney's new Toy Story Land

You'll feel like you shrunk to the size of a toy at Toy Story Land, the newest land to open at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Kim Shiffman

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in September 2018

12 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada in September 2018

Kim Shiffman