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There's nothing like quality time with your family. We’ve got fun ideas for indoor games, camping and travel tips, holiday crafts, and everything in between.

Family

Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Activities

Looking for that perfect Christmas picture for your family this year? You might be surprised to find the solution right in your pocket.

7 tips for doing this year's Christmas photo with your smartphone

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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.

My foolproof plan to have fun this summer—for myself as much as my kids

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Parenting

Sure, parents can travel, but some trips are meant for adults only. Plan to visit one of these fabulous destinations where you’d never take the kids.

5 places to travel before you have a baby

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An ingenious school gym teacher came up with a way for kids to burn off excess energy in the hallways, so they could learn better.

This school came up with a brilliant hack to help antsy kids

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From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

Kids

Everything you need to know about kids and toddlers, including behaviour and development, sleep, potty training, preschool, and how to handle picky eaters.

fun

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