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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.

12 April Fool’s Day Pranks You Can Play On Your Kids

12 April Fool’s Day Pranks You Can Play On Your Kids

Why should kids have all the fun? Here are some great April Fool’s Day gags that will get the whole family laughing.

Helaine Becker

12 Ways to Make Road Trips Less Painful

12 Ways to Make Road Trips Less Painful

Whoever said “getting there is half the fun” apparently has never been stuck in traffic with hangry kids. Road trips can be hell. But they can also—with the right tricks, tips and snacks—be the stuff of happy memories.

Amy Valm

50 Fun Family Spring Activities

50 Fun Family Spring Activities

Shake off the winter blues and try any of these family spring activities that will have you and the kiddos out and about.

Today's Parent

A daily checklist for families to help fight climate change

A daily checklist for families to help fight climate change

Tangerine Bank

Turning Red 's director Domee Shi talks periods, puberty and Asian representation

Turning Red's director Domee Shi talks periods, puberty and Asian representation

Rebecca Gao, Chatelaine

There's a new Canadian kids' show starring drag performers and we love it

There's a new Canadian kids' show starring drag performers and we love it

Yasmeen Aslam

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

Natalie Davey, Chatelaine

Lewdle, anyone? 9 games like Wordle that are just as fun

Lewdle, anyone? 9 games like Wordle that are just as fun

Yasmeen Aslam

Summer Camp Directory 2022

Summer Camp Directory 2022

How to make the best hot chocolate bar

How to make the best hot chocolate bar

After a day of tobogganing, kids will love customizing their own drinks at a DIY hot chocolate bar. It's the perfect cozy family activity!

Sadiya Dendar

18 kid-friendly gifts for your little gamer

18 kid-friendly gifts for your little gamer

Not sure what kid gamers are playing these days? We found the best gifts for gamers that are sure to delight the little video game fans in your life.

Stacey Nguyen

6 ways to immerse your family in the rich culture of the Dominican Republic

6 ways to immerse your family in the rich culture of the Dominican Republic

Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism

Celebrate Halloween safely with these face masks that work with your kids’ costumes

Celebrate Halloween safely with these face masks that work with your kids’ costumes

For those celebrating Halloween this year, these spooky face coverings keep with the spirit of the season without compromising safety.

Simone Olivero and Laura Dalton

How to turn your home into the best haunted house

How to turn your home into the best haunted house

Emily Sadler

10 Nugget Couch Alternatives for Parents Who Want One Now

10 Nugget Couch Alternatives for Parents Who Want One Now

Looking for a Nugget couch alternative that ships to Canada? We made the most epic list ever.

Jessica Pollack

50 must-do fall activities for families

50 must-do fall activities for families

The colours, the crisp air, the light... fall is a fabulous season. Here are some ideas for how your family can enjoy it (plus a handy printable checklist)!

Jessica Spera

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

14 fun games to play with your kids while lying down

Maybe it’s been a long week, or you were up with a teething baby every two hours. Or perhaps you’ve just felt tired since you became a parent? We get it.

Bonnie Schiedel

We tried family camp—here's what we learned

We tried family camp—here's what we learned

If you can't find a cottage this summer and your kids are already saying they're bored, consider family camp—it’s not too late to sign up.

Ariel Brewster

8 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this August

8 amazing kids' movies and shows coming to Netflix Canada this August

With Go! Go! Cory Carson, Gabby's Dollhouse and more, Netflix Canada will be fully stocked with kids' faves in August 2021.

Today's Parent

7 Car Games We Love

7 Car Games We Love

Family road trip ahead? Play one of these fun games to keep your kids entertained during the long car ride.

Kate Stewart