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28 Great Kids' Books About Black History

28 Great Kids' Books About Black History

Civil rights, the abolition movement and the history of the Black community… These books facilitate good family discussion and honour Black History Month.

Davina Sinnatamby

Fun Things to Do at Home With Kids

Fun Things to Do at Home With Kids

Some ideas to spice up your family night right in the comfort of your own home.

Courtney Leiva

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

10 Unique Ways to Paint with Kids

We’ve painted with everything from balloons and empty eggs to brushes made from nature, used science-inspired techniques, and even painted with different body parts.

Jenn Cox

These Kids Baking Kits Are SO Cute

These Kids Baking Kits Are SO Cute

These adorable and easy-to-use kids' baking kits make whipping up delicious treats a scientific and art-driven adventure.

Heather Taylor-Singh

8 Best Zoo Activities for Preschoolers

8 Best Zoo Activities for Preschoolers

How to make your little one's love for wildlife come alive, offering a perfect balance of learning and play.

Courtney Leiva

7 Best Backyard Games for the Whole Family

7 Best Backyard Games for the Whole Family

Looking for outdoor fun? We found all the best backyard games for the most memorable gatherings.

Today's Parent

Easy Activity: Magic Potions for Kids

Easy Activity: Magic Potions for Kids

Keeping little ones busy indoors is easy with these magic potions for kids. They're fun, colorful and creative projects for the kitchen table.

Megan Sweeney

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 Easy, Fun and Educational Activities for Valentine's Day

5 easy, fun and educational activities for Valentine’s Day. Get crafty, spend time together and learn about kindness—no glitter required.

Becky Ward

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

5 things you can do to prepare your kid for preschool

Here are five helpful ways to help your child develop independence, confidence and the skills they'll need to settle in at preschool.

Brianna Bell

21 celebrities who have written kids' books

21 celebrities who have written kids' books

Ruba Hassan

50 things to do with kids in and around Toronto this summer

50 things to do with kids in and around Toronto this summer

Looking for things to do in Toronto with kids? A hub for cultural diversity, music, theatre and all-around fun, hit up these spots for an amazing summer.

Ruba Hassan

Here's what it takes for your kid to become a child actor

Here's what it takes for your kid to become a child actor

If you think your kid has the 'it' factor, these tips from a former Hollywood talent manage could help you raise the next Disney star!

Sara Romano

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

25 Places Every Canadian Kid Should See

25 Places Every Canadian Kid Should See

Take the family on a national field trip, courtesy of Jody Robbins, author of 25 Places in Canada Every Family Should Visit.

Jody Robbins

I’m terrible at Halloween

I’m terrible at Halloween

With Halloween fast approaching, I realized I'm more than a little behind on the kids' costume prep.

Tracy Chappell

19 frightfully fun kids' Halloween movies!

19 frightfully fun kids' Halloween movies!

Grab some treats and check out some of these popular family-friendly Halloween movies.

Laura Grande

8 ways to connect with your kid after school

8 ways to connect with your kid after school

Louise Gleeson

5 tips to plan the ultimate family picnic

5 tips to plan the ultimate family picnic

Lindsay Zier-Vogel

10 old-school summer activities kids should try

10 old-school summer activities kids should try

Who needs technology? Here are some delightfully low-tech classic activities your kids should do at least once this summer.

Bonnie Schiedel

21 books to help teach your kids perseverance

21 books to help teach your kids perseverance

Emily McDonald

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