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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.

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Shake off that cabin fever and have a très Canadien, kid-friendly winter getaway at the Quebec City Carnival. You might even meet the legendary Bonhomme!

Leah Rumack

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Free printable Valentine's Day cards

Give classmates and friends a little love this Feb. 14th with our free printable Valentine's Day cards. You'll have them filled out in no time!

Today's Parent staff

Best birthday party places across Canada

Birthday parties

Best birthday party places across Canada

Planning your kid's big day will be a piece of cake with our cross-country guide.

Emily Sadler

Best indoor playgrounds in Canada

Best indoor playgrounds in Canada

These climbers, slides and ball pits are ready for action anytime of the year. Check out the best indoor playgrounds in Canada!

Alex Mlynek

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

Want your little hockey player to have a great season? A good relationship with the hockey coach is the best start.

Angela Serednicki

10 helpful tips for organizing your home

10 helpful tips for organizing your home

Organizing your home has never felt so good! Sort through that clutter and teach your kids that cleaning up can actually be fun with these tips.

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Craft: Puffed rice paintbrushes

Craft: Puffed rice paintbrushes

A quick and easy edible project for little artists, this is one sweet masterpiece.

Irene Ngo

10 fun hockey facts to share with your kids

10 fun hockey facts to share with your kids

Your little hockey fans will love these fun hockey facts we've compiled, from the game's growth over the years to some players' silly superstitions.

Emily Sadler

30 days to an organized home

30 days to an organized home

One month is all you need to get organized! Clear out the clutter in your life now.

Today's Parent staff

How to keep kids from losing mittens and toques

How to keep kids from losing mittens and toques

The perfect solution for kids who always seem to misplace their winter accessories.

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How to remove salt stains from leather boots

How to remove salt stains from leather boots

Don't let winter get in the way of you and your favourite boots! Here's how to remove those stubborn salt stains.

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How to dry winter boots faster

How to dry winter boots faster

Wet boots can take ages to dry. Here's a low-cost way to speed the process along.

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How to stop a nosebleed

How to stop a nosebleed

'Tis the season for nosebleeds. Learn how to stop one in three easy steps!

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Great reasons to keep your kids home on a snow day

Great reasons to keep your kids home on a snow day

Ian Mendes opts to keep his daughters home from school for some bonding time.

Ian Mendes

How to take the perfect holiday photos

How to take the perfect holiday photos

Using these pro tips and tricks, you'll learn how to take beautiful holiday photos in a flash.

Claire Gagne

All the best indoor water parks in Canada

All the best indoor water parks in Canada

Looking to wash the winter blues away? These are some of the best indoor water parks for you and your family to enjoy all year round!

Lisa van de Geyn

The Elf on the Shelf is real! And he's duck taped to a wall in Moncton

The Elf on the Shelf is real! And he's duck taped to a wall in Moncton

This dad is taking Elf on the Shelf to a whole new level.

Davina Sinnatamby

8 easy potluck recipes

8 easy potluck recipes

Got a potluck to attend? We've got easy and delicious recipes that will totally impress the guests.

Eshun Mott

Easy five-minute holiday hair

Easy five-minute holiday hair

Need ideas for holiday hair? Try this super-speedy twisted updo from Michelle Oliver, Schwarzkopf Professional essential looks artist and technical advisor.

Erin Finlayson

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Santa tracker: 4 sites to try

Want to keep tabs on Santa? These sites will help your family follow the Man in Red.

Amy Valm