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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.

Boys can be dancers, and there’s nothing wrong with that

Boys can be dancers, and there’s nothing wrong with that

For these three boys, dance has become an integral part of their lives—and they have the moves to prove it.

Louise Gleeson

How to throw a winter birthday party

How to throw a winter birthday party

Throwing a winter birthday party for your little one? These awesome ideas will warm everyone right up!

Kate Stewart

Science experiment for kids: DIY sorbet

Science experiment for kids: DIY sorbet

Wait—you can make a delicious sorbet using a juice box and salt? That can't be possible. But it is. Watch how to do this cool science experiment.

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10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this December 2017

10 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this December 2017

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in December 2017.

Kim Shiffman

How to make easy felt embroidered patches

How to make easy felt embroidered patches

What kid (or adult) doesn't love cute embroidered patches? Watch this tutorial and learn how to make one yourself with our easy-to-follow steps.

Mandy Milks

Pinterest is ruining my life

Pinterest is ruining my life

It’s all fun and games until someone slips in their own pee

Kristen Aspevig

How to make a Rice Krispies teddy bear

How to make a Rice Krispies teddy bear

Take your Rice Krispies to the next level by creating this bear-y adorable teddy with your kid. Don't forget to share a pic using #TreatsForToys to donate!

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Magic time: Easy card trick for kids

Magic time: Easy card trick for kids

Pick a card, any card and I will tell you exactly which one you've picked. Magician Chris Westfall teaches you this easy card trick for kids.

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How to make a Rice Krispies ukulele

How to make a Rice Krispies ukulele

Rock your next bake sale by taking the original Rice Krispies recipe to the next level and creating this awesome ukulele with your kid.

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Tips from an Olympian on how to keep girls in sports

Tips from an Olympian on how to keep girls in sports

Three-time Olympian Isabelle Charest knows first-hand how sports can help build resilience and self-confidence. Here’s how to encourage your daughter.

Isabelle Charest

18 Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make

18 Holiday Gifts Kids Can Make

These homemade gifts don’t suck. Gather your crew and get to work making these functional, on-trend and really awesome DIY presents.

Corinne Guirgis

13 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this November 2017

13 kids’ movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this November 2017

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in November 2017.

Kim Shiffman

Have a healthier Halloween by handing out these instead of candy (they're not apples!)

Have a healthier Halloween by handing out these instead of candy (they're not apples!)

Some towns across Canada are looking for healthier alternatives to candy. So trick-or-treaters are getting a fun surprise in their trick-or-treat bags.

Jennifer Graham, The Canadian Press

Magic time: Easy paper clip trick for kids

Magic time: Easy paper clip trick for kids

Are you kids ready to perform a little magic. Chris Westfall shows you how to bend a paper clip with the power of your mind.

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25 best family vacations this winter

25 best family vacations this winter

Planning a family getaway this winter season? Here are awesome vacation ideas, whether you're craving the sun or the slopes.

Jody Robbins

10 new kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this October 2017

10 new kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this October 2017

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

Kim Shiffman

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2017

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's coming to Netflix Canada in October 2017

You are going to be rushing the kids to bed because some amazing shows and movies are coming to Netflix in October.

Jennifer Berry

27 best store-bought costumes for baby and toddler

27 best store-bought costumes for baby and toddler

Is there anything more adorable than a baby in a teeny costume? At the baby and toddler stage, you get to decide what they're dressing up as.

Amy Valm

Magic time: Easy coin trick for kids

Magic time: Easy coin trick for kids

Do you believe in magic? Of course you do! And now you're going to perform a little magic. Magician Chris shows your kid how to perform a fun coin trick.

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Halloween bingo game printable

Halloween bingo game printable

Play a Halloween version of bingo by printing out our free board game and rounding up some ghosts, goblins and witches to play with you.

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