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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.

10 vacation must-haves for moms

10 vacation must-haves for moms

The kids are all packed, but what about you? These essentials will make your summer vacation a breeze.

Martha Li

Postcard from White Point Beach Resort

Postcard from White Point Beach Resort

Deputy editor Leah Rumack visits this iconic east coast getaway.

Leah Rumack

When your kid wants an unusual pet

When your kid wants an unusual pet

Susan Goldberg debates whether or not she should let her son keep his new little pets.

Susan Goldberg

Postcard from Deerhurst Resort

Postcard from Deerhurst Resort

Associate editor Sadiya Dendar takes a quintessentially Canadian trip to Muskoka, Ontario.

Sadiya Dendar

Lessons learned from my family's garden

Lessons learned from my family's garden

Fifty days into her gardening experiment, Jennifer Pinarski is surprised that the vegetables are growing better than the weeds.

Jennifer Pinarski

What every mom needs in her beach bag...for herself

What every mom needs in her beach bag...for herself

Beach toys? Check. Snacks? Check. Moms remember everything for the kids when heading to the beach, but they often forget about themselves. But we haven't!

Roslyn Costanzo

Best beach toys for kids

Best beach toys for kids

Party by the surf with these adorable summer toys.

Today's Parent

In theatres: The Lone Ranger may not be suitable for young kids

In theatres: The Lone Ranger may not be suitable for young kids

Editorial intern Stephanie Chow went to an advance screening of Disney's The Long Ranger. Check out her review, with parental advisory warnings.

Stephanie Chow

In theatres: Despicable Me 2

In theatres: Despicable Me 2

Editorial intern Sarah Steele got a sneak peek at the new animated film, Despicable Me 2. Check out her review!

Sarah Steele

Special-needs parenting: Adapting activities for your child

Special-needs parenting: Adapting activities for your child

Anchel experiences true community spirit in action at a work event last week.

Anchel Krishna

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

Best Zoos and Aquariums Across Canada

From land to sea, gather the family and explore the best wildlife and marine life that Canada has to offer.

Amy Valm

How to help your kids get ready for camp

How to help your kids get ready for camp

First summer away? Here's how to get your kids ready for sleepover champ.

Randi Chapnik Myers

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Top 10 camping spots in Canada

Considering Canada's great outdoors, choosing the best places to camp wasn't easy. See what you think of our favourite camping spots.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

19 best Canada Day events

19 best Canada Day events

Celebrate the birth of our nation by checking out one of these great Canada Day events across the country.

Cassandre Cadieux

I dislike every kind of family bumper sticker

I dislike every kind of family bumper sticker

After seeing a particularly annoying bumper sticker in Boston, Ian lists the family decals that annoy him the most.

Ian Mendes

In theatres: Monsters University

In theatres: Monsters University

Editorial intern Kaavya Sivakumaran got an early peek at the new Disney-Pixar film, Monsters University. Check out her review!

Kaavya Sivakumaran

The LEGO Movie: Check out the teaser trailer! (VIDEO)

The LEGO Movie: Check out the teaser trailer! (VIDEO)

Let all the LEGO fans in your household know: An animated adventure based on the popular construction toys is set to hit movie theatres next year!

Laura Grande

Billy Crystal talks Monsters University and grandkids

Billy Crystal talks Monsters University and grandkids

Editorial coordinator Laura Grande attended a Monsters University press conference with Billy Crystal. Read about his thoughts on being a grandfather and his love for the popular Disney-Pixar franchise.

Laura Grande

In theatres: World War Z

In theatres: World War Z

Editorial coordinator Laura Grande got a sneak peek at the Brad Pitt zombie flick, World War Z. Check out her review, including parental advisory warnings.

Laura Grande

Tips for taking your kids to their first concert

Tips for taking your kids to their first concert

The experience of her girls' first concert is something Tracy will never forget. Like, ever.

Tracy Chappell