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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.

Party like it's 1867: Canada Day activities and games

Party like it's 1867: Canada Day activities and games

Looking for fun Canada Day activities? Then grab your bonnets and a bag of lemons, because we’re going back in time to party.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make homemade egg noodles

How to make homemade egg noodles

Follow our easy step-by-step instructions for making homemade egg noodles with kids.

Alex Mlynek

7 apps we love for kids with autism

7 apps we love for kids with autism

These apps will help kids on the autism spectrum with everything from communication to social skills to planning for unfamiliar events.

Joel Yanofsky

8 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in June

8 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in June

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

Kim Shiffman

Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

These useful and stylish painted wooden spoons are an easy gift kids can make–which makes them much more special than store-bought.

Mandy Milks

5 easy camping food hacks

5 easy camping food hacks

These simple camping food hacks will make campfire cooking much easier.

Today's Parent

Camping etiquette: 7 rules to follow

Camping etiquette: 7 rules to follow

Communing with nature isn’t usually done in complete isolation. Consider your neighbours — and the planet when you go camping.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

8 time-saving apps

8 time-saving apps

Need more hours in the day? There's an app for that.

Elizabeth Chorney-Booth

Car Camping: Gear checklist

Car Camping: Gear checklist

Tent? Check. Marshmallows? Check. Make sure you're prepared for your next camping trip with this printable checklist.

Today's Parent

3 steps to building a great campfire

3 steps to building a great campfire

You don't have to be a boy scout or girl guide to build a good fire. With a bit of pre-planning and these easy steps, you'll have a campfire in no time.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

5 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in May

5 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada in May

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

Kim Shiffman

10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy

10 cute things to put in an Easter egg that aren't candy

Sometimes there is such a thing as too much chocolate. Go sugar-free with these sweet Easter gifts that fit in a plastic egg.

Amy Valm

Crafting for kids: Fancy decorated Easter eggs!

Crafting for kids: Fancy decorated Easter eggs!

Try this cute craft from Tiffany Pratt. Your kids will love these festive decorated Easter eggs.

Today's Parent

6 fun money games for kids

6 fun money games for kids

Teaching kids how to count money doesn't have to be a snooze fest. These money games for kids are an easy way to keep them engaged and excited to learn!

Bonnie Schiedel

First-Aid Kit Essentials for Family Travel

First-Aid Kit Essentials for Family Travel

Whether you’re camping close to home or travelling abroad, these 12 essentials may come in handy for minor aches and pains.

Sydney Loney

Every awesome thing that's new on your next Disney cruise

Every awesome thing that's new on your next Disney cruise

The four Disney cruise ships—Magic, Fantasy, Dream and Wonder—are undergoing many cool, new changes. Here’s the latest on the Disney Cruise Line.

Leah Rumack

6 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada this April

6 new kids' shows and movies coming to Netflix Canada this April

Kim Shiffman

3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

3 hotel hacks to make family travel easier

These clever hacks will make family travel less of a nightmare.

Amy Valm

Reviewed: Gorilla Gym Kids Deluxe indoor gym

Reviewed: Gorilla Gym Kids Deluxe indoor gym

Cooped-up kids can get their sillies out with the Gorilla Gym—the ultimate indoor activity. But it comes at a cost.

Kim Shiffman

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

You'll never guess which kids' DIY trend may actually be toxic

Homemade slime is fun to make. But one of its ingredients may be toxic. Not to worry, we have a safe alternative!

Juliana Bannon