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WATCH: Slime + hair = every parent’s worst nightmare

WATCH: Slime + hair = every parent’s worst nightmare

Watch one of the hottest trends of 2017 go very, very wrong for this little kid.

Kim Shiffman

17 holiday crafts kids can make

17 holiday crafts kids can make

Keep kids busy over the holidays with these cute and easy crafts that they can make themselves.

Mandy Milks

How to make cute plastic lapel pins

How to make cute plastic lapel pins

Yes, you can make trendy plastic lapel pins with your flair-obsessed kids at home. They look super cute on a denim jacket or backpack.

Emily Beaton

How to make a foosball table

How to make a foosball table

Turn a shoebox into an awesome Foosball table. And then prepare for hours of fun as you play. GOAL!

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How to make spooky cheesecloth ghosts

How to make spooky cheesecloth ghosts

BOO! Looking for Halloween craft ideas? Turn some cheesecloth and a mason jar into an adorably spooky ghost—it will even light up in the dark.

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DIY calming jar

DIY calming jar

Is your kid battling a case of the worries? Create a calming jar. Simply turning it over and watching the glitter gently fall will help her relax.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

How to make on-trend splatter paint sneakers

Create your own designer sneakers at home with this simple splatter paint craft.

Mandy Milks

How to make simple craft stick dolls

How to make simple craft stick dolls

These adorable dolls use craft sticks, washi tape and scraps of fabric. They're so easy to make, even your youngest crafter can handle the project.

Mandy Milks

How to make a calming jar

How to make a calming jar

Is your kid feeling anxious or battling a case of the worries. Try a calming jar.

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How to make chevron friendship bracelets

How to make chevron friendship bracelets

Kids can spend hours making bracelets for all their friends. Here's how to make one with a chevron pattern.

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How to make an old-school whirligig fidget toy

How to make an old-school whirligig fidget toy

Fidget toys are all the rage. Try making your own version of the old-timey classic with this easy DIY whirligig.

Mandy Milks

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad craft for Father's Day

How to make a 'Rad Dad' mouse pad craft for Father's Day

Retire the standard paper tie and golf tee Father's Day crafts and gift your cool guy with this useful, easy —and rad—mouse pad.

Mandy Milks

Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

Gifts kids can make: Painted wooden spoons

These useful and stylish painted wooden spoons are an easy gift kids can make–which makes them much more special than store-bought.

Mandy Milks

How to make a dancing dragon marionette

How to make a dancing dragon marionette

Break out the craft supplies and make this awesome fire-breathing dragon marionette with your kids. Then, it's time for a puppet show!

Rayna Schwartz

4 easy balloon decoration ideas

Birthday parties

4 easy balloon decoration ideas

Balloons are a party staple, but instead of just randomly sticking them to walls or chairs, try one of these clever DIYs.

Amy Valm

Face painting for kids: Fluffy bunny

Face painting for kids: Fluffy bunny

For your next magical trick, transform your kid into a giant pink bunny with this fun face painting tutorial.

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10 fun mason jar crafts

10 fun mason jar crafts

Have a few mason jars or even empty spaghetti jars lying around the house? Put them to use with these mason jar crafts.

Tina Barkley

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Pipe cleaner craft: Heart crowns

Turn your little one into the Queen of Hearts with this fun and easy pipe cleaner craft.

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A superhero in the making: How to make a cool felt cape

A superhero in the making: How to make a cool felt cape

With a few craft supplies, you can make a superhero cape. We asked a few superheroes from Holland Bloorview Kids Rehab Hospital to help us make some.

Today's Parent

How to make paper bag star decorations

Birthday parties

How to make paper bag star decorations

Do you have three minutes? That's literally all you'll need to make these stellar paper bag decorations.

Mandy Milks

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