Enter for a chance to receive a copy of the new "Frozen: Sing Along" DVD, which hits stores next week.

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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

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

We review the first action-packed, animated collaboration from Disney and Marvel.

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

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Cupcake decorating ideas: Superhero (how-to video)

In the news: Petition for a Disney character with special needs

What's playing?

For everyone from Frozen fans to master builders, find kid-tested, parent-rated gift ideas by age or interest in our annual toy guide!

The ultimate toy guide 2014

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Holiday

Your little elves will love making these adorable pine cone decorations this Christmas. Give them as gifts, or place them around the house for extra holiday cheer.

Cute elf pine cone decorations

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Crafts

Invite your little ones' snow bunnies to run for the hills with their sled in tow, for a winter celebration with these awesome printable invitations.

Toboggan party invitation printable

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School lunches: Fun printable meal planner

From spooky to whimsical, try your hand at one of these DIY Halloween costumes for kids that range from simple to advanced. 

15 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

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Interfaith families: Celebrating the holidays 

Blended families: Celebrating the holidays

5 great gifts for baby’s first Christmas

Parenting

After rigorous testing by Canadian families, we've narrowed down the best toys for little kids aged five to eight. 

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 25 toys for little kids - Today's Parent 

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The ultimate toy guide 2014: 19 toys for babies and toddlers

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers 

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids 

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

Kids

Hard-to-buy-for older kids will love this roundup of crafty, high-tech and brain-busting gadgets.

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids

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Lego releases female scientist set: Finally!

Indoor Activities

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

School-age

Looking for new and great toys for your little one? The search is over. Put to the test by real Canadian families, here are 30 toys for preschoolers.  

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers  - Today's Parent 

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Preschoolers are constantly learning to interpret about the world around them. Learn how to support your kids' development in this important stage of life.

Preschool

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3 holiday foods pregnant women should avoid (and three you can enjoy)

So you think you’ve got pumpkins all figured out, huh? In the spirit of Halloween, we've rounded up 10 facts about pumpkins that you might not have known!

10 Fun facts about pumpkins

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Facts and Figures About Pumpkins, America’s Favorite Halloween Fruit [Infographic]

Halloween

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There may not be any Hanukkah candles (or many Jews!) in her small town, but Karen Green is still determined to pass her Jewish culture on to her daughters.

Why I teach my kids Jewish culture

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Parenting styles

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Just in time for Halloween, here's a step-by-step tutorial for creating Anna's and Elsa's hairstyles from Frozen.

Frozen hairstyle how-to: 3 looks from the movie

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Entertainment

Get a little creative in the kitchen this Halloween with these kid-pleasing cookie bat cupcakes!

Halloween cupcake how-to

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This DIY advent calendar is adorable and incredibly easy to make—the kids will love opening a new envelope each day to find a new Christmas activity or surprise. Watch our video for step-by-step instructions from Kalpna Patel, and get crafting. <strong>Check out more <a href="https://www.todaysparent.com/family/activities/videos/">craft videos.</a></strong>

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Tired of hang-man and mad-libs? Here are nine creative word games that other parents and kids have enjoyed.

9 fun word games for kids

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Games

Do you have a miniature playwright with an uncompromising penchant for the stage? How about a little thespian who’s curious about drama? Take them to spend a day (or several!) at one of these awesome children’s theatres. 

22 of the best children's theatre companies across Canada

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Activities

Frozen: Sing Along DVD giveaway

Why we loved Disney's Big Hero 6

The ultimate toy guide 2014

Cute elf pine cone decorations

Toboggan party invitation (printable)

15 DIY Halloween costumes for kids

8 tips to get your kids through big family dinners

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 25 toys for little kids

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 17 toys for big kids

The ultimate toy guide 2014: 30 toys for preschoolers

25 tips for easy holiday hosting

10 fun facts about pumpkins

Halloween: Last-minute makeup how-to videos

Why I teach my kids Jewish culture

Halloween costumes: Tips to keep your kids safe

Frozen hairstyle how-to: 3 looks from the movie

Halloween cupcake how-to

Crafting for kids: Advent calendar

9 fun word games for kids

22 of the best children's theatre companies across Canada