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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: Marshmallow martians

Birthday parties

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Marshmallow martians

These marshmallow aliens are perfect for when you want birthday cake ideas that go beyond the norm. They're easy to make and out of this world!

Today's Parent

The coolest apps for kids

The coolest apps for kids

Today's Parent staff

Postcard from Beaches Ocho Rios

Postcard from Beaches Ocho Rios

Editor-in-chief Karine Ewart escapes with her family for some fun in the sun.

Karine Ewart

Birthday party ideas: Outer space

Birthday party ideas: Outer space

Prepare to defy gravity with a bash that'll launch your guests to new heights.

Sadiya Dendar

In theatres: The Wizard of Oz

In theatres: The Wizard of Oz

Emily Piccinin got a sneak peek at the new 3D version of The Wizard of Oz. Check out her review!

Emily Piccinin

Toronto neighbourhoods: Welcome to Summerhill

Toronto neighbourhoods: Welcome to Summerhill

Learn the ins and outs of the hip and family-friendly uptown neighbourhood of Summerhill.

Danya Cohen

9 of the best back-to-school apps

9 of the best back-to-school apps

What better way to get kids excited for classroom learning than with these endlessly entertaining back-to-school apps?

Amber Mac

Postcard from Alta Range, Alberta

Postcard from Alta Range, Alberta

Calgarian Sarah Deveau escapes the urban jungle to show her kids Alberta's original Western ways.

Sarah Deveau

How To Host A Woodland Theme Party

Birthday parties

How To Host A Woodland Theme Party

Throw an enchanting outdoor soiree that will inspire wonder and whimsy in your wild things.

Sadiya Dendar

The wonderful chaos of baking with kids

The wonderful chaos of baking with kids

It may be messy. It may end in tears. But Jennifer Pinarski wouldn't change a thing about baking with her kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

In theatres: Disney's Planes

In theatres: Disney's Planes

Sarah Steele got a sneak peak at the new Disney flick, Planes. Check out her review of this family-friendly movie.

Sarah Steele

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Woodland

Kids' birthday cake ideas: Woodland

Make your own woodland log cake with this easy how-to tutorial from Today's Parent. This is simply one of our many awesome birthday cake ideas!

Today's Parent

In theatres: We're the Millers

In theatres: We're the Millers

Laura Grande reviews the new comedy We're the Millers, including parental advisory warnings.

Laura Grande

In theatres: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

In theatres: Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Sarah Steele reviews the latest film in the Percy Jackson franchise — a movie you and your family are sure to love.

Sarah Steele

Canning: A beginner's guide

Canning: A beginner's guide

Your step-by-step guide to canning and preserving.

Eshun Mott

Video: DIY stencil rug how-to

Video: DIY stencil rug how-to

Watch our easy how-to video to make this stylish DIY rug.

Sarah Gunn

DVD release: Three Disney classics

DVD release: Three Disney classics

Classic Disney films Robin Hood, The Sword and the Stone and Oliver and Company hit stores on August 6. Enter for a chance to win copies of each!

Today's Parent

The Wolverine may not be suitable for young kids

The Wolverine may not be suitable for young kids

Kaavya Sivakumaran got a sneak peek at the new Wolverine movie, opening today. Check out her review, including parental advisory warnings.

Kaavya Sivakumaran

Canadian exclusive: Disney's Planes (VIDEO)

Canadian exclusive: Disney's Planes (VIDEO)

Disney provided us with an exclusive clip from their much-anticipated animated summer adventure, Planes.

Laura Grande

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

What would you do with four kid-free days in Vegas?

A free trip. The big 4-0. Anything could happen on Tracy’s first visit to Las Vegas.

Tracy Chappell