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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.

Hangman printable

Hangman printable

Want to play hangman? Print it off here!

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Dots and squares printable

Dots and squares printable

Download and print out this fun game to pass the time: Dots and squares printable

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Foldovers printable

Foldovers printable

Make funny creation foldovers with your kiddies!

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Why? printable

Play Why? with your kids with this easy printable template

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Sprouts printable

Sprouts printable

Print the Sprouts template to play with your kids!

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Learning to read: What age is the "right" age?

Learning to read: What age is the "right" age?

Some kids just “get” how to read, while others struggle for years. When should parents worry?

Susan Goldberg

Ranking the top 100 Canadian kids' books: How we did it

Ranking the top 100 Canadian kids' books: How we did it

Ranking the top 100 Canadian kids' books is tough work. We consulted kids' lit experts and came up with a pretty amazing list (if we do say so ourselves!). Here's how we did it.

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4 classic playground games to play with your kid

4 classic playground games to play with your kid

Stir up memories — and make new ones — with these old school playground games.

Laura Bickle

6 exciting Calgary playgrounds

6 exciting Calgary playgrounds

Dinosaurs and helicopters and sharks. Oh my! You need to check out these fun Calgary playgrounds.

Amy Valm

8 campfire songs your kids will love

8 campfire songs your kids will love

Before you go on a camping trip, make sure you and the kids learn these campfire songs. They pair perfectly with s'mores.

Kelsey Miki

8 ways to save money on party supplies

Birthday parties

8 ways to save money on party supplies

You don't need to spend a ton on party supplies to have a great celebration—these tips prove it!

Emily Rivas

8 quick and easy DIY loot bag favours

8 quick and easy DIY loot bag favours

These adorable, inexpensive loot bag favours can be whipped up in no time!

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Zoomberry: A bedtime story for kids with wild imaginations

Zoomberry: A bedtime story for kids with wild imaginations

This bedtime story by Dennis Lee will take you flying on a poetic journey through the night sky.

Emily Rivas

Classic skipping songs

Classic skipping songs

Nichola Anderson

10 awesome new attractions at Disney World

10 awesome new attractions at Disney World

There's finally a Frozen ride. You need to check out these amazing new attractions at Disney World.

Alyssa Ashton

12 great Mother's Day gifts under $25

12 great Mother's Day gifts under $25

Budget-friendly doesn't have to mean boring. Check out these pretty Mother's Day gifts under $25.

Erin Finlayson

9 tips for bringing your kids to a baseball game

9 tips for bringing your kids to a baseball game

Park or drive? Stroller or baby carrier? Bring the iPad or no? A Toronto Blue Jays baseball superfan and mom of two shares her best advice.

Katie Dupuis

9 fun Vancouver playgrounds

9 fun Vancouver playgrounds

Get outside and enjoy one of these fun Vancouver playgrounds that your kids will love.

Amy Valm

12 tips for getting your kids outdoors

12 tips for getting your kids outdoors

Convincing your kids to play outdoors isn't always easy. Read on for new ideas to get them going.

Emily Rivas

5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

Jump rope games are fun and get your kids moving.

Emily Rivas