There are all kinds of parents who go to the playground with their kids. Here are six kinds that you'll definitely see the next time you go.

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Outdoor activities

Family

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Parenting

You've played tag and gone down the slide about 20 times—now what? Here are some fun outdoor activities to play with your toddler.

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Toddler

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Toddler development

We tried journalling, fretting to worry dolls and talking it out, but what helped my daughter deal with anxiety was singing at the top of her lungs.

Glee club transformed my daughter

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Anxiety

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Family life

Is your kid too timid to ride a bike or go for a swim? There’s such a thing as being too cautious.

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Preschool

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Kids

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Games

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Crafts

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

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Family travel

These simple techniques will help your child self&#x2d;regulate when they are over&#x2d; or understimulated.

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Self-regulation

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Valentine's Day

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School-age

Here are 10 great games, activities and techniques that help preschoolers develop the brain through play.

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Indoor Activities

Bigger Kids

Your child may or may not be a tiny genius, but you can help boost your baby's brain development with these easy tips and activities.

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Baby games

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Baby

These seven ideas for turning your special baby things into baby keepsakes will ensure your first year memories last forever.

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

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12 holiday season events and activities in Toronto for families

What's playing?

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.

Activities

Not all socks come with that grippy stuff on the bottom. So add it yourself!

How to make non-slip socks

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Celebrate the holiday season in Toronto with these 12 Christmas events and activities that are sure to be fun for the whole family.

Christmas events and activities in Toronto for families

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Should your kids be allowed to quit extracurricular activities?

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Sports

This cross-country, super-Canadian event, which kicks off in Newmarket, Ont., has so much for hockey-loving families to do!

10 kid-friendly activities to check out at the Rogers Hometown Hockey tour

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Your little court stars can design their own vintage pennants to cheer on their favourite teams.

How to make basketball pennants

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There’s nothing more delicious than biting into a fresh, crisp apple. So gather up your brood and go pick a bushel fresh off the tree.

The best apple orchards and farms across Canada

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Activities

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