Being stuck at home isn't ideal — here are 70+ fun things to do to make the time pass!

78 fun things to do at home

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Indoor Activities

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

Parenting expert Judy Arnall’s new book, Unschooling to University, explores helping children think outside the box, solve problems and channel their artistic abilities at any age—from babies all the way to teens.

An age-by-age guide to nurturing creativity in kids

Toddler

Parenting

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Toy guide

Looking for new ways to engage your child? Whether it’s play kitchens or pool toys, classic games or the year’s top trends, your kids will love these toy ideas. 

Toys

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Holiday

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Turns out, “sleeping like a baby” doesn't necessarily mean peace and quiet. How normal are all the noises my newborn is making?

Newborn noises: Why your baby grunts, snores and whistles in their sleep

Turns out, “sleeping like a baby” doesn't necessarily mean peace and quiet. Are all these grunts, snores and snuffles normal?

Why is my baby grunting, snoring and whistling in their sleep?

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Newborn

Life with a new baby can mean a steep learning curve. From advice on diaper changing and bath time to sleep habits and feeding schedules, we’ve got your covered.

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Newborn care

My daughter and I both know I'm not the same as other moms. But there are still good days with chronic pain and illness, and this is how we cope.

Being a mom with chronic pain wasn't part of the plan

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Mental health

This famous labour-inducing eggplant parmesan worked for me twice

In order to avoid getting induced, I tried just about everything to jumpstart my labour, but nothing worked until I stumbled upon this recipe.

This eggplant parmesan recipe put me in labour—twice!

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What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

I thought we'd get a sweet "first haircut" memory for the baby book, but it was derailed by systemic racism.

My two sons can’t get their hair cut at the same salon—and that needs to change

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Want to teach your child about mindfulness? Looking for a great vacation getaway for families? Trying to understand the latest YouTube craze for kids? We’ve got you covered. 

Family life

The ultimate newborn baby checklist helps determine what you’ll need to purchase and prepare as you get ready for your baby’s birth.

Newborn Checklist: what to buy before baby

Here’s what you’ll need to purchase and prepare as you get ready for baby’s birth.

Newborn checklist: Everything you need before your baby arrives

Baby gear

Use our handy checklists for things like bringing home baby and visiting the paediatrician. You can print the lists off and check things as you go. 

Checklists

New moms are wondering whether their under-socialized babies are going to experience developmental setbacks or attachment issues due to the pandemic.

You might have pictured a busy mat leave filled with baby swim classes and mommy-and-me yoga meetups. But COVID-19 has forced us to readjust our expectations indefinitely. 

Will all the under-socialized babies born in 2020 be OK?

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Social skills

From babbling, crawling, and walking to boosting baby brain power, see what baby milestones to expect in your child’s first year.

Baby development

From simple to elaborate, these celeb parents have chosen to honour their kids in the most permanent way—by getting a tattoo.

17 celebrity mom and dads with tattoos that celebrate their kids

Chrissy Teigen got the sweetest tattoo to honour her late son, Jack

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10 modern tattoos for moms and dads who want to honour their kids

Would you get a tattoo of your kids’ names?

Tell Me a Tattoo Story: a heartwarming story for modern parents

Fashion

If playing with your kid doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone. Here are some of the best ways to have fun with your kid, at every age.

An age&#x2d;by&#x2d;age guide to playing with your kid

If playing with your kid doesn’t come naturally to you, you’re not alone.

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child development

Millennial moms are letting their birth control prescriptions lapse and opting for IUDs and other hormone-free birth control methods instead. Here's why.

Why millennial moms are ditching the birth control pill

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Fertility

Women's health

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Steps and Stages

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Halloween

Crafts are a fantastic way to help your kids develop creativity and fine motor skills. Get the whole family together around these kid-friendly craft activities.

Crafts

Many clothing companies make lots of things for non-girly girls, but very little for boys who want to sparkle and feel their best.

Why can’t I find decent dresses for my five-year-old son?

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kids' fashion

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5 ways to distract your kids (so they don't fight)

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