Outdoor activities

Skiing with kids: 5 lessons from the slopes

Skiing with kids: 5 lessons from the slopes

Jennifer Pinarski’s family took their first ski trip—and the lessons they learned went beyond slope skills.

Jennifer Pinarski

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

How to keep your kids warm in the winter

Getting little ones bundled up can be a hassle. Try some of these reader suggestions to help get you out the door.

Today's Parent

6 things to do outdoors with your kids

6 things to do outdoors with your kids

With only a few days left until school starts up again, Jennifer Pinarski and her kids are making the most of the wintery weather.

Jennifer Pinarski

5 ways to get the whole family fit

5 ways to get the whole family fit

Annabel Fitzsimmons

Best skating rinks across the country

Best skating rinks across the country

Whether you're looking to play a game of pickup hockey or practise your figure eights, we've rounded up our favourite family-friendly rinks across Canada.

Today's Parent

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

On wheelchairs and snow

On wheelchairs and snow

After Toronto experienced its first snowfall last week, Anchel Krishna is looking for tips on how to get kids with special needs to play in the snow.

Anchel Krishna

The constant battle to get kids in their winter wear

The constant battle to get kids in their winter wear

Jennifer Pinarski is fighting a losing battle to get her kids into their winter coats.

Jennifer Pinarski

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

Forcing the kids to play outside

Forcing the kids to play outside

Susan Goldberg has a tough love approach for getting her kids to play outside.

Susan Goldberg

Postcard from Boston

Postcard from Boston

Executive Editor Kerrie Lee Brown and her crew explore one of the most historic cities in America.

Kerrie Lee Brown

Creating lasting memories with your kids

Creating lasting memories with your kids

Fall is in the air and Jennifer Pinarski reflects on her love for small-town festivals and family bonding.

Jennifer Pinarski

Soccer mom: The boring truth

Soccer mom: The boring truth

Despite her lack of interest in sports, Susan Goldberg is more than happy to support her eldest son's passion for playing soccer.

Susan Goldberg

Postcard from Beaches Ocho Rios

Postcard from Beaches Ocho Rios

Editor-in-chief Karine Ewart escapes with her family for some fun in the sun.

Karine Ewart

Toronto neighbourhoods: Welcome to Summerhill

Toronto neighbourhoods: Welcome to Summerhill

Learn the ins and outs of the hip and family-friendly uptown neighbourhood of Summerhill.

Danya Cohen

Postcard from Alta Range, Alberta

Postcard from Alta Range, Alberta

Calgarian Sarah Deveau escapes the urban jungle to show her kids Alberta's original Western ways.

Sarah Deveau

7 reasons why you should go camping with your kids

7 reasons why you should go camping with your kids

Always the reluctant camper, Susan Goldberg finally joins her family for a little getaway — and loves every minute of it.

Susan Goldberg

Postcard from the Barbie Cruise

Postcard from the Barbie Cruise

Senior editor Tracy Chappell takes to the high seas with the most glamorous doll of them all.

Tracy Chappell