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Top Canada Day Events From Across the Country in 2024

Top Canada Day Events From Across the Country in 2024

No matter where you're located in the country this Canada Day, we've got you covered.

Andrew Roberts

I road tripped across Canada with three kids — here's what I learned

I road tripped across Canada with three kids — here's what I learned

I worried that driving from coast to coast with three littles might be a mistake. Here are all the tips and tricks you need to survive a family road trip.

Annie B. Smith

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

This federal election, I’m voting for child care—here’s why you should, too

This federal election, I’m voting for child care—here’s why you should, too

A tax credit wouldn't have helped when I was stuck on 12 waitlists. It won't help moms struggling to pay monthly fees or parents whose daycare closes overnight.

Carolyn Ferns

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

The exhausted parent’s guide to the federal election

Our federal election cheat sheet breaks down each Canadian party’s position on major family issues. Read it, make your decision and don't forget to VOTE!

Tamar Satov

Will the national child-care plan survive the Canadian election?

Will the national child-care plan survive the Canadian election?

Kerry McCuaig, The Conversation

ICYMI: Justin Trudeau on $10/day child care and how parents should plan their summers

ICYMI: Justin Trudeau on $10/day child care and how parents should plan their summers

Today's Parent

$10 per day daycare is absolutely doable—the pandemic proved it

$10 per day daycare is absolutely doable—the pandemic proved it

Many provinces' emergency pandemic child care solutions are proof that a well-designed, national child care program can meet the needs of working parents.

Carolyn Ferns, Alana Powell, Heidi Bergstrom & Danielle Bucholtz

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

Having a hard time finding a midwife? This could be why

Midwives are in demand across Canada, and students are keen to train. But universities can only admit 150 annually.

Emily Senger, Macleans

My kids are back at school—can they still see their grandparents? COVID questions, answered

My kids are back at school—can they still see their grandparents? COVID questions, answered

Aaron Hutchins, Maclean's

10 funny facts about Canada

10 funny facts about Canada

Thought you were an expert on Canada? Here are some fun facts you probably didn't know about the land of the free.

Adrienne Brown

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Put a flag on it! Celebrate Canada with these printable stickers and temporary tattoos

Drake, ketchup chips, bagged milk, Smarties, polar bears—your kids will definitely want to stick these printable stickers and temporary tattoos everywhere.

Mandy Milks

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

Best Canadian kids' books of all time

From Anne of Green Gables to Baby Beluga, we've talked to the experts and ranked the 100 best Canadian kids' books of all time.

Today's Parent

10 ways your kids are obviously Canadian

10 ways your kids are obviously Canadian

Kristen Thompson

OMG, Justin Trudeau is running a country and solo parenting three kids at the same time

OMG, Justin Trudeau is running a country and solo parenting three kids at the same time

And we thought we had it rough.

Kevin John Siazon

Please stop telling me I need to take my kids on vacation

Please stop telling me I need to take my kids on vacation

Sure, I feel a pang of jealousy when I see all the #travelgrams on my social feed, but the stress of travelling with my kids just isn’t worth it.

Brianna Bell

19 Kids' Books About Canada

19 Kids' Books About Canada

Canada is an amazing country with awesome landscapes, diverse cultures and a vibrant history. Help your kid learn all about Canada with these cute books.

Emily Rivas

Meghan Markle has returned to Canada to be with baby Archie

Meghan Markle has returned to Canada to be with baby Archie

It was thought Baby Archie was being looked after by Meghan’s good friend Jessica Mulroney and a nanny in the meantime Meghan Markle makes a trip to Canada.

Heather Cichowski

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

Made-in-Canada gifts for relatives who are impossible to buy for

From bourbon maple syrup and satin scrunchies to boob-inspired ceramics and pineapple-habanero hot sauce, here are 50 homegrown gifts that you’ll be truly excited to give this year.

Andréanne Dion

I’ve found a way to celebrate Diwali and Halloween

I’ve found a way to celebrate Diwali and Halloween

How one family came to terms with celebrating the festival of lights while surrounded by the ghosts and goblins of Halloween.

Kinjal Dagli Shah

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