Indoor Activities

Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Transforming yard sale finds: 12 creative hacks we love

Looking for a family project or to upgrade your decor? These fun, inexpensive DIYs use second-hand materials from yard sales, flea markets or thrift stores.

Amy Valm

All the best botanical gardens in Canada

All the best botanical gardens in Canada

The buds have sprouted, the grass is green and the fragrance of flowers is in the air. Come see for yourselves!

Emily Sadler

All the best classes for families in Canada

All the best classes for families in Canada

Rally the troops and get your exercise on together this spring, by enrolling in one of these bond-building programs.

Lisa van de Geyn

10 fun ways to spend Earth Hour

10 fun ways to spend Earth Hour

At a loss for ideas on how to spend Earth Hour with the kids? Not to worry, we've got you covered!

Emily Piccinin

12 hot baby shower trends

12 hot baby shower trends

Stumped on cute ideas? Find inspiration in these baby shower trends.

Emily Rivas

26 ways to glide through March break

26 ways to glide through March break

Try these tips and tricks to enjoy time off together during March break.

Amy Baskin

Guide to 2013 family tax credits and deductions

Guide to 2013 family tax credits and deductions

In the stress and chaos of tax season, these 8 family tax credits and deductions can help save you time and money.

Today's Parent

9 fun Rainbow Loom crafts

9 fun Rainbow Loom crafts

The hottest toy of the year comes with nearly endless crafting possibilities. Check out some of our favourite things to make ranging from easy to difficult.

Tina Barkley

Kids' books we love

Kids' books we love

Every month we discover our favourite newly published kids' books. Check back regularly to see what we're adding to our library.

Today's Parent staff

The (messy) truth about about crafting with kids

The (messy) truth about about crafting with kids

Jennifer Pinarski discovers that doing crafts with her kids is harder than she thought.

Jennifer Pinarski

3 easy Valentine's crafts you can totally do

3 easy Valentine's crafts you can totally do

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Fun Valentine's Day activities!

Fun Valentine's Day activities!

Entertain your kids and their friends with these sweet games and Valentine's Day activities.

Bunch

Birthday: How to throw a malt shop party

Birthday parties

Birthday: How to throw a malt shop party

Rock ’n’ roll with your cool-cat friends at this time-warped bash.

Kate Stewart

Most memorable holiday kickoff ever!

Most memorable holiday kickoff ever!

Tracy Chappell took her girls to Casa Loma for some holiday magic.

Tracy Chappell

4 ways our Christmas traditions changed after kids

4 ways our Christmas traditions changed after kids

Jennifer Pinarski shares her family's less-than-perfect Christmas traditions.

Jennifer Pinarski

The best Christmas tree farms across Canada

The best Christmas tree farms across Canada

Bundle up your crew and pick the perfect holiday tree. We’ve rounded up family-favourite tree farms across Canada.

Emily Sadler

Craft: How to make a bird feeder

Craft: How to make a bird feeder

Welcome feathered friends to your yard with a recycled bird feeder.

Kate Stewart

What you need to know about the Active at School initiative

What you need to know about the Active at School initiative

A new initiative offers up a new idea to get kids off the couch, but Tracy Chappell wonders if it will make a difference.

Tracy Chappell

Best Christmas craft and gift shows across Canada

Best Christmas craft and gift shows across Canada

Escape the frenzied holiday shoppers at the mall this year. Instead, find something for everyone on your list at one of these can’t-miss Christmas markets.

Amy Valm

23 best science and discovery centres across Canada

23 best science and discovery centres across Canada

Gather up your budding physicists and cunning chemists. We’ve found the best spots to mix up some family-friendly fun.

Lisa van de Geyn