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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.

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Fairy cake pops

Cake pops are all the rage, so why not add these fairy-inspired cake pops to your list of birthday cake ideas? Kids will love making and eating them.

Irene Ngo

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

Fairy birthday party printables: Pixie Pursuit rules and invitation templates

This Magic Wand Invitation printable makes for a sweet take-home souvenir from a fairy birthday party.

Emily Piccinin

All the best classes for families in Canada

All the best classes for families in Canada

Rally the troops and get your exercise on together this spring, by enrolling in one of these bond-building programs.

Lisa van de Geyn

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Party ideas: A Mad Hatter Easter picnic

Give your Easter celebrations a fun spin this year with our Alice in Wonderland-themed picnic. Our party ideas cover DIY decor, crafts and recipes.

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Spring cleaning with kids

Spring cleaning with kids

Cut the clutter with smart tips to make spring cleaning with kids easy and fun.

Clare Kumar

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Today's Parent readers share some April Fools' pranks they've pulled on their kids.

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Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend: Top kids' clothes, toys and more

Southwestern trend is all the rage right now! Dream of sunshine with these awesome new cowboy- and cowgirl-inspired finds for your family.

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10 fun ways to spend Earth Hour

10 fun ways to spend Earth Hour

At a loss for ideas on how to spend Earth Hour with the kids? Not to worry, we've got you covered!

Emily Piccinin

Peanuts movie: Check out the teaser trailer

Peanuts movie: Check out the teaser trailer

Check out the movie teaser trailer for the latest upcoming family animated adventure, starring Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang.

Jessica Fishbein

15 reasons to take your family to Phoenix

15 reasons to take your family to Phoenix

Senior editor Tracy Chappell and her daughter go wild in the Grand Canyon State.

Tracy Chappell

Ikea hacks: 10 budget-friendly furniture DIYs

Ikea hacks: 10 budget-friendly furniture DIYs

Ikea is affordable and trendy, but everyone seems to own the same pieces. Try one of these Ikea hacks to make a treasure totally unique and your own. All you need is a few basic supplies and some creativity.

Andrea Ford

Best map decor and gifts for kids

Best map decor and gifts for kids

Map decor is the newest style trend taking over the world (get it?). Check out some of the best kid-friendly globe-inspired gifts and pieces for your home.

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How to safely indulge at the spa while pregnant

How to safely indulge at the spa while pregnant

Worried about how a spa treatment might affect your growing baby? Read on to learn how to safely get pampered while pregnant.

Sydney Loney

Road trip with baby: Five tips for new moms

Road trip with baby: Five tips for new moms

Daring to take a road trip with baby? Citynews reporter Galit Solomon shares tips she learned on the road with her son, Tyler.

Galit Solomon

Tie-and-moustache party printable: Moustache

Tie-and-moustache party printable: Moustache

This Moustache printable makes for a dashing take-home souvenir from a tie-and-moustache birthday party.

Emily Piccinin

Game for kids: Boredom jar (printable)

Game for kids: Boredom jar (printable)

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26 ways to glide through March break

26 ways to glide through March break

Try these tips and tricks to enjoy time off together during March break.

Amy Baskin

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Sheriff badges

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Sheriff badges

Having a cowboy-themed party? Then you'll need birthday cake ideas for your western hoedown. These sheriff badge cookies make perfect themed cake toppers.

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Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Rainbow stripes

Looking for easy yet stunning birthday cake ideas? This striped cake can be made to order in your kid's favourite colours—right in your own kitchen.

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Spring 2014 fashion trends for kids: Perfect pastels

Spring 2014 fashion trends for kids: Perfect pastels

Get ready for the warmer weather with our handy shopping guide for spring 2014 fashion trends for kids. It's all about pastels!

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