family activities

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

My Foolproof Plan To Have Fun This Summer—For Myself As Much As My Kids

Everyday stresses were getting in the way of summer, so I vowed to have more fun and prove to my kids that adulthood isn't a one-way ticket to Downertown.

Christina Vardanis

5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

Looking for something different this summer? These small cities are making waves with Canadian families according to new research.

Chris Deacon

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

Keep kids busy this summer—without going anywhere. Our favourite products to transform your drab patch of grass into the envy of the neighbourhood.

Karen Robock

10 magical camping alternatives kids will love

10 magical camping alternatives kids will love

Why camp when you can glamp? From yurts to castles to cabooses, these one-of-a-kind vacation rentals let you skip the tent.

Simone Olivero

10 summer festivals worth checking out across Canada

10 summer festivals worth checking out across Canada

There’s a lot to celebrate across the country this summer. Check out these unique, family-friendly festivals from coast to coast.

Lisa Kadane

8 barbecue tools to get you grilling this summer

8 barbecue tools to get you grilling this summer

From roasters and smokers to scrapers and accessories, up your grilling game this summer with these awesome barbecue essentials.

Simone Olivero

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Here’s how you all can enjoy those 62 gloriously golden days of summer (even if you don’t have any vacation days or friends with cottages).

Heather Greenwood Davis

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

14 things to do in the Okanagan Valley with kids

From Vernon to Osoyoos, this outdoor playground keeps families busy all year round with kid-friendly hiking, biking, skiing and more.

Lisa Kadane

7 Family Friendly Hotels in Toronto

7 Family Friendly Hotels in Toronto

These family-tested hotels have you covered with everything from play centres and pools to kid-themed tea parties and an all-day candy bar.

Bryce Gruber

The best tablets for your family in 2019

The best tablets for your family in 2019

Looking to buy a tablet or upgrade your current one? Whether for homework, ebooks or entertainment, the entire family can enjoy these five best bets.

Avery Swartz

5 Best Toddler Travel Beds to Tote on Your Next Vacation

5 Best Toddler Travel Beds to Tote on Your Next Vacation

Toddler travel bed options are lighter and more portable than ever before. Here are some of our favorite travel beds for your toddler.

Erin Hershberg

12 fun and cool indoor things to do with kids in Montreal

12 fun and cool indoor things to do with kids in Montreal

From a heated indoor ice rink to the Barbie Expo, here are Montreal's best kid-friendly indoor activities for when you just can't deal with being outside.

Claire Sibonney

9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

9 best things to do on Sanibel Island with kids

A quick drive from Fort Myers, Florida will take you to a tropical island getaway with so much family-friendly fun to explore.

Kevin John Siazon

Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

Am I giving my kids enough hugs?

As kids grow up, it can be harder to physically connect. How one mom learned to connect with her teens when she couldn't rack up enough hugs.

Kathi Valeii

15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

15 best ski resorts in the U.S. for families

Check out the powder just south of the border. From daycare to ski school to rentals, these awesome family resorts have your winter vacation covered.

Karoun Chahinian

These stock images show what parenting's really like (NOT!)

These stock images show what parenting's really like (NOT!)

Oh, us. We're, like, so photogenic and totally relatable. Look at us doing all of our relatable parenting things in these stock images.

Amy Valm

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

I was the sad mom in Christmas movies

Katie noticed that the parents in her fave Christmas movies are struggling, but a little Christmas cheer fixes them. Except that doesn’t happen in real life.

Katie Dupuis

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

11 things to do in Winnipeg with kids

With picture-perfect sights and some of the best year-round festivals, there's no shortage of kid-friendly activities in Manitoba's capital city.

Daria Salamon

12 things to do in New York City with kids

12 things to do in New York City with kids

From street pretzels to Central Park, families venturing to NYC will not leave hungry for activity, but they will leave tired—very, very tired.

Erin Hershberg

10 ways to curb holiday stress

10 ways to curb holiday stress

At this time of year, making sure everyone—including you—is having fun can be, well, the opposite of fun. Here's how to get through the festive season.

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