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Free Things To Do In Your City This March Break

Free Things To Do In Your City This March Break

Keep saving those pennies for a rainy day and spend March Break doing one of the many free things your city offers.

Jenn Cox

How to Beat Cabin Fever this Winter

How to Beat Cabin Fever this Winter

How to beat cabin fever this winter: the best ways to beat the winter blues and do something fun and hands-on

Jenn Cox

10 Best Under the Radar Kids Music Videos Right Now

10 Best Under the Radar Kids Music Videos Right Now

If you're tired of watching the same music videos on repeat, we've got ten under-the-radar ones you and the kids probably haven't seen before.

Courtney Leiva

5 Fun Tips for Teaching Kids about Wildlife Conservation

5 Fun Tips for Teaching Kids about Wildlife Conservation

Expert shares fun activities easily turned into educational moments to continue the efforts of protecting our wildlife.

Peter Gros

Easy STEM Activities–Using Items Found at Home

Easy STEM Activities–Using Items Found at Home

Young children and infants can explore STEM activities by simply engaging with objects encouraging curiosity, problem-solving, and experimentation

Brianna Bell

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

This psychologist says it's NBD if your kid isn't in any extracurriculars this fall

Your kid will be fine without extracurriculars, and there are other (free!) ways that parents can create meaningful learning experiences.

Dr. Jillian Roberts

How to Hate Family Beach Trips a Bit Less

How to Hate Family Beach Trips a Bit Less

Beach days with kids can be a lot of hassle, but with these simple tips you’ll be having family fun in the sun in no time (and take home way less sand!)

Lindsay Marett

What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids

What parents need to know about cargo bikes for kids

They're versatile, fun, safe and environmentally friendly—plus they help you avoid the stress of traffic. Move over minivans; say hello to cargo bikes.

Cailynn Klingbeil

24 movies to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

24 movies to watch with your teen on Netflix Canada

Not sure what to watch with your teenager on movie night? One of these teen movies on Netflix Canada is bound to spark an interest in the both of you.

Sarah Mariotti

I know your kids love petting zoos but they really aren’t OK

I know your kids love petting zoos but they really aren’t OK

Jessica Scott-Reid

21 best kids' movies on Netflix Canada

21 best kids' movies on Netflix Canada

It's movie night—and we know what you'll be watching. One of these awesome family movies on Netflix Canada. Now, who's making the popcorn?

Laura Dalton and Montana Murle

6 things to do in New Hampshire with kids

6 things to do in New Hampshire with kids

Hiking and beaches and amusement parks, oh my! There are plenty of things to do in New Hampshire for the whole family to enjoy.

Jessica Pollack

15 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

15 Best All-Inclusive Resorts for Families

Having your food, drinks and entertainment covered is a no-brainer for travel with kids. Here, we break down the best all-inclusive resorts for families.

Today's Parent

8 things to know about visiting New York with kids in 2022

8 things to know about visiting New York with kids in 2022

Kim Shiffman

How to take toddlers to a restaurant without it sucking

How to take toddlers to a restaurant without it sucking

There's nothing wrong with whipping out your phone to get through a meal, but you can also try these clever tips for a successful toddler restaurant outing.

Lola Augustine Brown

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

19 Ramadan Books to Read to Your Kids

19 Ramadan Books to Read to Your Kids

Get into the holiday spirit with these adorable Ramadan books for kids that celebrate messages of kindness and giving back.

Sadiya Dendar

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

How watching cartoons saved my family—and my sanity

Natalie Davey, Chatelaine

Last year’s lockdown Christmas was lonely, but it taught me how to have a better holiday

Last year’s lockdown Christmas was lonely, but it taught me how to have a better holiday

Natalie Stechyson

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

4 Strategies for Planning Family Outings When Your Kid Has ADHD

Public places can be hard if your kid has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. These strategies will help you leave the house without losing your cool.

Keith McArthur