Activities

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

17 reasons why we love puppies on National Puppy Day (and every day)!

Celebrate National Puppy Day with our favourite gifs of sweet squishy-faced pups.

Amy Valm

You won't believe what Rapunzel looks like in the new Tangled TV series

You won't believe what Rapunzel looks like in the new Tangled TV series

Tangled's adventurous princess just got a makeover...again!

Emily Rivas

Signing up for Parks and Rec programs without wanting to die

Signing up for Parks and Rec programs without wanting to die

It’s D-day, people. If you live in the City of Toronto, tomorrow morning is when your child’s future happiness is determined forever.

Leah Rumack

20 books on nighttime fears

20 books on nighttime fears

Things can seem scary when the lights are turned out at bedtime. These books might help!

Jessica Spera

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

The Childhood Obesity Foundation and the Centre for Healthy Active Living at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario offer these tips for parents.

Carolyn Abraham

Show me the money! The new cashless Monopoly has done away with fun

Show me the money! The new cashless Monopoly has done away with fun

Monopoly's latest edition has replaced its colourful cash with boring ATM cards. Wasn't paper money one of the joys of the game?

Kim Shiffman

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

How to teach kids to put shoes on the right feet

Try this simple three-step trick!

Today's Parent

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Shake off that cabin fever and have a très Canadien, kid-friendly winter getaway at the Quebec City Carnival. You might even meet the legendary Bonhomme!

Leah Rumack

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Concussions: Tackling the hockey problem head-on

Everything a hockey parent needs to know about kids’ concussions and playing it safe.

Randi Chapnik Myers

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

What to do—and what not to do—when interacting with your kid’s hockey coach

Want your little hockey player to have a great season? A good relationship with the hockey coach is the best start.

Angela Serednicki

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

Confessions of a reluctant hockey mom

This mom's son is obsessed with all things hockey, so she's trying to love it.

Leah Rumack

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

How my son taught me to enjoy sports—sort of

Susan Goldberg realizes she doesn't have to like sports in order to enjoy spending time with her son.

Susan Goldberg

Non-Disney family fun in Orlando

Non-Disney family fun in Orlando

Disney world isn’t the only big-name attraction in town. Here’s where to go when you’re not visiting the Happiest Place on Earth.

Sasha Emmons

3 easy ways to be a more spiritual family

3 easy ways to be a more spiritual family

Here are some easy ways to make your household more spiritual and be a more spiritual family.

Today's Parent

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

Mark Messier: Supporting hockey families with The First Shift

Former NHL star Mark Messier and his sister Mary-Kay chat with Today’s Parent about how they assist hockey families with The First Shift initiative.

Laura Grande

10 shows to binge-watch while breastfeeding

10 shows to binge-watch while breastfeeding

Do you get bored while breastfeeding your baby? Fear not! Help is on its way.

Emily Rivas

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

10 inventive Elf on the Shelf ideas

The holidays are approaching and the elf is watching! Check out our fun Elf on the Shelf ideas for inspiration.

Emily Rivas

How to build a backyard rink

How to build a backyard rink

Now that the cold weather is upon us, here's how your family can build your very own backyard rink in four easy steps.

Laura Grande

YouTube Kids launches in Canada

YouTube Kids launches in Canada

The new YouTube Kids app is free, easy to use and filled with curated kid-friendly videos on all the topics they want to explore.

Derek Malcolm

30 fun festive activities

30 fun festive activities

It's the most wonderful time of the year! Check out our holiday calendar for a list of fun family-friendly activities this December.

Laura Grande