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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.

VIDEO: The coolest domino tricks ever

VIDEO: The coolest domino tricks ever

Your kids will love the amazing domino tricks in this far-out video. Watch it now!

Jenny Charlesworth

7 apps for musical kids

7 apps for musical kids

Your budding musical maestros will love these entertaining (and informative!) music apps.

Amber Mac

Disney's Maleficent: Watch the trailer

Disney's Maleficent: Watch the trailer

Walt Disney Studios released the first official trailer for their highly-anticipated live action movie Maleficent, starring Angelina Jolie. Check out the trailer here!

Emily Piccinin

7 boredom-busting apps

7 boredom-busting apps

The best apps to entertain your little learner (and buy you some precious me-time).

Amber Mac

In theatres: Thor: The Dark World

In theatres: Thor: The Dark World

We got a sneak peek at the new Thor movie. Check out our review, including parental advisory warnings.

Laura Grande

Birthday party ideas: Art theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Art theme

Unleash the inner artists in your guests with this creative fete.

Sadiya Dendar

Best toys for preschoolers 2013

Best toys for preschoolers 2013

The latest and greatest when it comes to fun and educational toys for your preschooler.

Today's Parent

23 best science and discovery centres across Canada

23 best science and discovery centres across Canada

Gather up your budding physicists and cunning chemists. We’ve found the best spots to mix up some family-friendly fun.

Lisa van de Geyn

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Paint drip

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Paint drip

This paint drip cake is one of our easiest but most effective birthday cake ideas. All you need is cake, vanilla icing, and get tub icing.

Today's Parent

In theatres: Free Birds

In theatres: Free Birds

Terrilyn Myers went to an advance screening of the latest animated adventure. Check out what she had to say about the family flick.

Terrilyn Myers

Creative Halloween lunch ideas

Creative Halloween lunch ideas

The Lunch Lady

No-sew Halloween costumes: Headbands

No-sew Halloween costumes: Headbands

These no-sew Halloween costumes using headbands are adorable, easy to make, and cost less than $25.

Today's Parent

What to watch: Disney XD's Bunks

What to watch: Disney XD's Bunks

Tune in on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 to find out what happens to this spirited bunch of campers in Disney XD's Bunks.

Emily Piccinin

8 fun ideas for family Halloween costumes

8 fun ideas for family Halloween costumes

Looking for a group Halloween costume? Consider these family-themed ideas, plus check out the DIY options, too.

Martha Li

No-sew Halloween costumes: Paper cones

No-sew Halloween costumes: Paper cones

These no-sew Halloween costumes using paper cones are adorable, easy to make, and cost less than $25.

Today's Parent

10 Halloween events not to miss

10 Halloween events not to miss

We're rounded up Canada's best haunted houses, spooky parties and ghostly gatherings for family fun this Halloween.

Jody Robbins

No-sew Halloween costumes: Cardboard boxes

No-sew Halloween costumes: Cardboard boxes

These no-sew Halloween costumes using cardboard boxes are adorable, easy to make, and cost less than $25.

Today's Parent

Craft: 6 no-carve pumpkin ideas

Craft: 6 no-carve pumpkin ideas

Kids can decorate their own pumpkins quickly and easily with no mess — and no tools required!

Madeleine Wong

No-sew Halloween costumes: Bandanas

No-sew Halloween costumes: Bandanas

These no-sew Halloween costumes using bandanas are adorable, easy to make, and cost less than $25.

Today's Parent

Halloween: 10 alternatives to sugary treats

Halloween: 10 alternatives to sugary treats

This Halloween, eliminate the sugar but not the fun. Trick-or-treaters will love these Halloween takeaway alternatives!

Jackie Middleton