Family

Activities

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.

50 Essential Summer Activities

50 Essential Summer Activities

Get your family active this summer with this selection of kid-friendly ways to have fun together.

Kelsey Miki

I'm the scheduler-in-chief of our family—except for vacations

I'm the scheduler-in-chief of our family—except for vacations

How one mom of four learned to let go of the calendar, sit back, and enjoy the ride that is a family vacation.

Louise Gleeson

11 road-trip-worthy podcasts for kids

11 road-trip-worthy podcasts for kids

Planning a long road trip? Tune into some fantastic podcasts for kids the whole family can listen to together.

Wendy Helfenbaum

7 things to do in PEI with kids this summer

7 things to do in PEI with kids this summer

Looking for kid-friendly events on the East Coast? Check out these awesome things to do in PEI this summer.

Alex Mlynek

How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

How to clean the house in 10 minutes or less

Fail-proof tips for faking a clean house in a hurry.

Cathie Kryczka

9 things to do in Winnipeg with kids this summer

9 things to do in Winnipeg with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Winnipeg this summer? Look no further!

Alex Mlynek

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

Canadian kids are getting a D-minus in physical activity

The latest ParticipACTION report card is in, and Canadian kids don't score well when it comes to movement skills and physical activity.

Lisa Kadane

11 things to do in Montreal with kids this summer

11 things to do in Montreal with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Montreal with your kids this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

9 things to do in Calgary with kids this summer

9 things to do in Calgary with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Calgary with your kids this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

10 things to do in Ottawa with kids this summer

10 things to do in Ottawa with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Ottawa with your kids this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

8 things to do in Saskatoon with kids this summer

8 things to do in Saskatoon with kids this summer

Looking for fun things to do in Saskatoon this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best!

Alex Mlynek

16 cool Father's Day gifts you haven't thought of

These Father's Day gifts are perfect for the guy who says he needs nothing.

Erin Finlayson

9 awesome things to do in Vancouver with kids this summer

9 awesome things to do in Vancouver with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Vancouver this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

18 awesome shark products

18 awesome shark products

Shark attack! Get a load of these adorable fishy-themed products.

Erin Finlayson

13 awesome things to do in the GTA with kids this summer

13 awesome things to do in the GTA with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in the GTA this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

10 awesome things to do in Edmonton with kids this summer

10 awesome things to do in Edmonton with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Edmonton this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best events!

Alex Mlynek

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Is your child afraid of kids' movies?

Media exposure becomes harder to control once your kids hit school-age. Here's how to handle it when even kids' movies scare your little one.

Diane Peters

How to keep sand out at the beach

How to keep sand out at the beach

Sand has a way of getting into everything. Here's a quick tip to keep it from spoiling your day at the beach.

Amy Valm

Battleship printable

Battleship printable

Your kids can now battle ships on-the-go in this classic game for two - Just click print!

Today's Parent

Categories printable

Categories printable

Print out this grid for a game of Categories - choose names, colours or animals to start things off!

Today's Parent