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Flamingo-themed summer accessories

Flamingo-themed summer accessories

Nothing says summertime like a dash of pretty pink flamingos.

Today's Parent

Canada Day crafts and games

Canada Day crafts and games

We've come up with a few craft and game ideas for your Canada Day BBQ!

Emily Piccinin

Canada Day BBQ invitation printable

Canada Day BBQ invitation printable

Emily Piccinin

Kids' sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

Kids' sports in Canada: All new stats for parents

A new study reveals some interesting facts about the state of kids' sports in Canada.

Ian Mendes

Healthy Me Week: Take the seven-day challenge

Healthy Me Week: Take the seven-day challenge

Senior editor Tracy Chappell and her family are attempting to instill some better habits for Healthy Me Week.

Tracy Chappell

Maleficent: Check out our review!

Maleficent: Check out our review!

We got a sneak peek at Disney's Maleficent. Check out our review!

Emily Piccinin

Kids and failure: When size holds them back

Kids and failure: When size holds them back

One mom confesses her concerns about her son’s small size and how it might hold him back from activities he loves.

Jennifer Pinarski

8 simple ways to spend family time outdoors

8 simple ways to spend family time outdoors

Inspired by our 30x30 Nature Challenge, one mom shares how she encourages her kids to get outdoors.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parenting: The magic of getting out of the way

Parenting: The magic of getting out of the way

Susan Goldberg vows to let her kids revel in their childhood without getting in the way.

Susan Goldberg

Fun kids' crafts from Boredom Busters

Fun kids' crafts from Boredom Busters

Keep your kids busy with these crafty ideas that reuse materials in the home—from Caroline Fernandez's new book, Boredom Busters.

Carline Fernandez

How do you expose your kids to new things?

How do you expose your kids to new things?

Tracy Chappell takes her kids to the symphony—a first for all of them.

Tracy Chappell

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

After a long winter, Jennifer Pinarski appreciates the chance for outdoor play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Funniest April Fools' pranks on your kids

Today's Parent readers share some April Fools' pranks they've pulled on their kids.

Today's Parent

In theatres: Disney's Muppets Most Wanted

In theatres: Disney's Muppets Most Wanted

Emily Piccinin got a sneak peek at the latest Muppets movie. Check out her review, including parental advisory warnings.

Emily Piccinin

Keeping kids busy: Is it always necessary?

Keeping kids busy: Is it always necessary?

Instead of cramming camps and crafts into her family's March Break, Jennifer Pinarski embraced the unbusy.

Jennifer Pinarski

Movie review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Movie review: Mr. Peabody and Sherman

Sonia Mendes reviews the latest family-friendly animated adventure.

Sonia Mendes

Tie-and-moustache party printable: Moustache

Tie-and-moustache party printable: Moustache

This Moustache printable makes for a dashing take-home souvenir from a tie-and-moustache birthday party.

Emily Piccinin

When you and your kids have opposing interests

When you and your kids have opposing interests

Ian Mendes is out in left field when it comes to finding common ground with his kids.

Ian Mendes

Can we just do away with loot bags?

Can we just do away with loot bags?

Tracy Chappell weighs the pros and cons of giving in to her daughter's request for birthday party loot bags.

Tracy Chappell

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Birthday parties

Birthday party ideas: Western theme

Saddle up and ride off into the fun with this good ol' down-home shindig.

Laura Grande