Outdoor activities

Are kids too scared to play outdoors?

Are kids too scared to play outdoors?

Too scared to play? A new study suggests that more families perceive the outdoors as dangerous, leading to decreased physical activity.

Jennifer Pinarski

Make your own DIY flamingo straw

Make your own DIY flamingo straw

A vibrant dash of colour to dress any straw you stick into a summer-y beverage.

Emily Piccinin

Toronto school cancels camping trip: Safety concerns?

Toronto school cancels camping trip: Safety concerns?

Typical outdoor activities result in the cancellation of a Toronto school's camping trip. One mom wonders if we've gone too far.

Jennifer Pinarski

Kids' physical activity: Canada gets a D minus

Kids' physical activity: Canada gets a D minus

A new report gives Canada a D minus when it comes to kids' activity levels. Are structured schedules to blame for this inactive generation?

Emma Waverman

Staying indoors: Am I a bad role model?

Staying indoors: Am I a bad role model?

A new report cites the “culture of convenience” for children’s inactivity. But are parents really to blame?

Tracy Chappell

How long weekends have changed after kids

How long weekends have changed after kids

Celebrating the Victoria Day long weekend is a lot different for this mom now that she has kids.

Jennifer Pinarski

8 simple ways to spend family time outdoors

8 simple ways to spend family time outdoors

Inspired by our 30x30 Nature Challenge, one mom shares how she encourages her kids to get outdoors.

Jennifer Pinarski

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

How to buy your kid's first bike

How to buy your kid's first bike

Trish Snyder

Unexpected guest: Wildlife at school

Unexpected guest: Wildlife at school

What’s the most unusual visitor to come your child’s school? Jennifer Pinarski bets you can’t top this.

Jennifer Pinarski

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

Winter Wipeout Kids: How one dad made this awful winter awesome

Winter Wipeout Kids: How one dad made this awful winter awesome

Tracy Chappell’s daughters participate in a friend’s backyard Winter Wipeout Kids course, and remember that playing outside in winter can be super fun.

Tracy Chappell

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

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

20 cures for your kids’ spring fever

After a long winter, Jennifer Pinarski appreciates the chance for outdoor play.

Jennifer Pinarski

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

Snow forts: Play it safe

Snow forts: Play it safe

After a recent tragedy, Susan Goldberg's family places a new emphasis on safety when playing outdoors.

Susan Goldberg

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.

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Why female Olympians are changing my kids’ lives

Why female Olympians are changing my kids’ lives

Inspired by female Olympians, Tracy Chappell's daughters are more eager than ever to hit the ice.

Tracy Chappell