Indoor Activities

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

How to make a kazoo out of a toilet paper roll

This old-school humming toy is a cinch to make. All you need for your very own colourful kazoo is a toilet paper roll, wax paper, an elastic band and paint.

Mandy Milks

10 learning activities that don't feel like schoolwork

10 learning activities that don't feel like schoolwork

There are plenty of ways to teach kids skills and build their brains that are fun and don't feel like learning. Here are ten learning activities to try.

Rachel Cameron

20 Best Educational TV Shows For Preschool-Age Kids

20 Best Educational TV Shows For Preschool-Age Kids

Because if screen time is going to happen, it might as well teach them something, right? These shows are loved by three-year-olds and four-year-olds.

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What's new on Disney+ for kids and families in April 2020

What's new on Disney+ for kids and families in April 2020

Disney+ is always adding to their library of movies, tv shows and shorts to watch. Here's what your family can look forward to in April 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

5 more indoor activities for when you're all out of ideas

5 more indoor activities for when you're all out of ideas

Keeping little kids busy inside takes creativity (and lots of energy). Check out these indoor activities from the popular blog Days with Grey.

Beth Rosenbleeth, Days with Grey

8 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in April 2020

8 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in April 2020

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in April 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

If your kids are alive and fed, you're doing just fine

If your kids are alive and fed, you're doing just fine

There are no best practices for parenting, working and living through an international crisis. You need to function in whatever way works for your family.

Kristen Thompson

50 essential winter activities for families

50 essential winter activities for families

From making monster gloves to going on a special woodland adventure, have some snowy or cozy fun with our 50 must-try winter activities.

Jessica Spera

10 awesome nature crafts for kids

10 awesome nature crafts for kids

Take the kids out on a scavenger hunt, then get crafting! We've rounded up the best nature crafts for kids.

Tina Barkley

22 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in March 2020

22 kids’ movies and shows that are new on Netflix Canada in March 2020

Every month, Netflix Canada adds family-friendly shows and movies for your kids to stream. Here's what's coming up in March 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

How to make a ladybug sensory box

How to make a ladybug sensory box

A few basic supplies are all you need to make a cute and educational sensory box.

Mandy Milks

DIY: How to make edible playdough

DIY: How to make edible playdough

Whip up this edible, dye-free playdough with ingredients you likely have on hand.

Kate Stewart

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

20 fun family games for kids of all ages

Try one of our favourite family games for preschoolers to teens. No matter what kinds of games your child prefers, there's something here for everyone.

Marcia MacQuarrie

5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

5 creative crafts pulled from the pantry

Forget the craft room, for your child's next crafty project head straight to the pantry for inspiration.

Jenny Charlesworth

10 clever ways to organize Lego

10 clever ways to organize Lego

So much Lego and no idea what to do with it all? Check out these inventive ways to organize your kids endless piles of Lego.

Emily Piccinin

5 easy magic tricks for kids

5 easy magic tricks for kids

Hocus pocus! Here are five easy magic tricks that your kids can use to astound friends and family.

Kate Stewart

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

15 ways to keep kids active indoors (even if you don't have much space)

Here's how to keep your kids off the couch, even if you don't have much space.

Angela Serednicki

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in January 2020

Binge-watch after bedtime: What's new on Netflix Canada in January 2020

More Grace and Frankie, Anne with an E and Sex Education are coming your way. Here's what's new on Netflix Canada in January 2020.

Kevin John Siazon

Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Five Little Monkeys

Count down the monkeys with your own little jumper, and don’t forget to include the hand actions. Here are the "Five Little Monkeys" lyrics.

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Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

Baby development

Children's song lyrics: Down by the Bay

This baby song has endless variations once you start adding in your own rhymes from your baby's own experiences. Here are the "Down by the Bay" lyrics.

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