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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 camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

Family camp: Tons of fun, or the worst idea ever?

A mom drags her husband and son to summer camp to relive her glory days.

Carol Toller

4 family-friendly beaches near Calgary

4 family-friendly beaches near Calgary

We've rounded up the best family-friendly beaches near Calgary—and they're all open to the public!

Ashley Metzger

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

Why You Should Underschedule Your Kids' Summer

No camp, no problem. The case for having no plans at all—and four tips to make it work.

David Eddie

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

5 family-friendly beaches in Ottawa

Pack your bags and beach umbrellas and head to one of these five family-friendly beaches in Ottawa!

Emily Rivas

3 family-friendly beaches near Saskatoon

3 family-friendly beaches near Saskatoon

Soak up some sun at one of these family-friendly beaches near Saskatoon.

Ashley Metzger

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

8 family-friendly beaches in Vancouver

Your kiddos will love beachcombing, swimming and playing at these family-friendly beaches in Vancouver!

Emily Rivas

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

I'm not a Pinterest mom, but I made the best treasure hunt!

"There’s something fantastic—and contagious—about the excitement of children on a quest."

Susan Goldberg

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

6 movies to see with your kids this summer

Whether you save them for a rainy day or your next day off, here are six upcoming films you should see this summer.

Jessica Spera

8 fun summer reads for mom

8 fun summer reads for mom

Get cozy and grab a fruity drink! Then get lost in one of these summer reads.

Alyssa Ashton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

Head out to one of these beaches near Edmonton with the family for a day of fun in the sun!

Emily Rivas

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

Whether you're looking for a day of fun or a weekend away, these family-friendly beaches in Toronto and the GTA offer the perfect family oasis.

Ashley Metzger

Make a mini watermelon BBQ with candy skewers

Make a mini watermelon BBQ with candy skewers

This watermelon BBQ takes a little time to assemble, but it's sure to WOW your guests both young and old.

Today's Parent

9 family-friendly beaches in Atlantic Canada

9 family-friendly beaches in Atlantic Canada

Whether you're planning a road trip or a stay-cation, these beaches in Atlantic Canada are perfect for the entire family.

Emily Rivas

6 best family-friendly beaches in Montreal

6 best family-friendly beaches in Montreal

Spend a day at one of these awesome and family-friendly beaches in Montreal.

Ashley Metzger

Fun old-fashioned games (and rules)

Fun old-fashioned games (and rules)

Remember the games you used to play? Lace up the kids' sneakers and get outside—because the best games don't come from a store!

Dana Dougherty Reinke

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

Birthday parties

Throw A Cottage-Themed Birthday Shindig!

If you can’t get out of the city, make the cottage come to you with this outdoorsy bash.

Emily Piccinin

7 best outdoor pools in Ottawa for families

7 best outdoor pools in Ottawa for families

Dive into summer and into these amazing outdoor pools in Ottawa!

Jessica Spera

5 family-friendly outdoor pools in Vancouver

5 family-friendly outdoor pools in Vancouver

Just keep swimming! There's so much fun to be had at these awesome outdoor pools in Vancouver.

Nadira Chand

Pregnancy workout: Arms and legs

Pregnancy workout: Arms and legs

This specially designed pregnancy workout will target your arms and legs!

Samantha Montpetit-Huynh

How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

How to make sweet-and-salty ice cream sandwiches

Use saltine crackers to create these scrumptious ice cream sandwiches that are perfect for hot summer days.

Today's Parent