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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.

Throw A Carnival Party!

Throw A Carnival Party!

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, step right up to this fun-filled extravaganza.

Emily Piccinin

Carnival party invitation printable

Carnival party invitation printable

If you're throwing your tots a carnival party, they'll need to invite their guests in style. Download and print this free invitation template!

Today's Parent

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

3 best indoor playgrounds in Montreal

Trying to keep the kids entertained? Check out one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Montreal. They all have drop-in hours.

Alex Mlynek

Cinderella: Our review of the enchanting remake

Cinderella: Our review of the enchanting remake

We got a sneak peek at Disney’s live-action Cinderella. Check out our review of this magical film!

Emily Piccinin

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

10 ways to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with kids

From festive crafts to delicious recipes, celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with one of these fun and kid-friendly ideas.

Today's Parent

April Fool's: 12 kid-friendly pranks

April Fool's: 12 kid-friendly pranks

Helaine Becker

8 fun family activities in Saskatoon

8 fun family activities in Saskatoon

Nadine Silverthorne and her clan discover why Canada’s fastest-growing city should be on every family’s must-visit list.

Nadine Silverthorne

4 best indoor playgrounds in Calgary

4 best indoor playgrounds in Calgary

Your kids will have a blast at one of these amazing indoor playgrounds in Calgary. Plus, they all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

4 best indoor playgrounds in Ottawa

4 best indoor playgrounds in Ottawa

Staying inside doesn't have to be boring. Visit one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Ottawa. They all have drop-in hours—woohoo!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon

3 best indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon

Looking for a fun activity for kids? Check out one of these awesome indoor playgrounds in Saskatoon. They all welcome drop-ins—yay!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Edmonton

3 best indoor playgrounds in Edmonton

Can't play outside? Head to one of these fun indoor playgrounds in Edmonton. They all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

3 best indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg

3 best indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg

Keep the kids entertained at one of these awesome indoor playgrounds in Winnipeg. And they all have drop-in hours—yay!

Alex Mlynek

5 Earth Day crafts and activities

5 Earth Day crafts and activities

Celebrate Mother Nature and connect with your kids this Earth Day with five fun crafts and activities, including tie-dyeing, planting a tree and more.

Amy Baskin

5 best new cars for families that aren’t minivans

5 best new cars for families that aren’t minivans

Tireless researcher, enthusiastic product reviewer and dad, Jeffrey Mutch hit the Canadian International Auto Show to report on his five favourite cars for families.

Jeffrey Mutch

10 awesome backyard rinks in Canada

10 awesome backyard rinks in Canada

We asked our readers to send us their pictures for our Backyard Hockey Rink Challenge. Here are our favourite backyard rinks in Canada.

TP staff

How to help kids tie skates

How to help kids tie skates

Struggling to tie skates for your little one? Try these four simple steps to make the task easier.

Today's Parent

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 2

Healthy Family Challenge Fitness Plan: Week 2

Get your family excited about healthy active living with this weekly Healthy Family Challenge!

Stacy Irvine

Pineapple party hat and goodie bag printables

Birthday parties

Pineapple party hat and goodie bag printables

These free pineapple party-themed printables will spruce up your fabulous fete.

Emily Piccinin

Day Camps Versus Sleepover Camps

Day Camps Versus Sleepover Camps

When it comes to keeping kids busy over the summer, we've got the information you need to decide between day camps and sleepover camps.

Susan Peters

5 rules for sports parents

5 rules for sports parents

Keep your little athletes happy, motivated and in the game with these expert tips for sports parents.

Shawna Cohen