Outdoor activities

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

7 tips for a family-friendly winter trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains

7 tips for a family-friendly winter trip to New Hampshire’s White Mountains

Take the kids along for skiing, tubing, trains and the storybook winter scenery of New Hampshire’s White Mountain region.

Ariel Brewster

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

What to know when teaching your toddler to ice skate

Susan Spicer

10 no-snow winter activities

10 no-snow winter activities

Despite common belief, parts of Canada don't get a lot of snow! Here are some winter activities to keep the kids busy even if the ground isn't covered in the white stuff.

Diana Ballon

12 of Canada’s best winter festivals

12 of Canada’s best winter festivals

Ditch staying inside this winter and instead spend quality time with the entire fam at these unique Canadian wintry festivals!

Rebecca Gao

If you give a kid a skateboard

If you give a kid a skateboard

Told in the style of the kids' book "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," one mom describes what happens if you give your kid a skateboard.

Jacqueline Miller

3 tips to avoid a Halloween meltdown

3 tips to avoid a Halloween meltdown

Overexcitement, costume freak-outs and sugar overload can lead to a Halloween meltdown. Here’s how to avoid the drama.

Today's Parent

8 yummy summer drinks for kids

8 yummy summer drinks for kids

Cool down and kick off the party with these delicious summer drinks for kids. Spiked adult versions will help weary parents beat the heat, too.

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3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

3 tips for helping your kid get over their fear of bugs

Exposing your kid to the great outdoors and modelling appropriate behaviour can do a lot to help them get over their fear of bugs.

Susan Spicer

28 Best Summer Recipes

28 Best Summer Recipes

Summer is all about light flavours, grills, in-season produce and cool treats. Check out our favourite summer recipes.

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10 easy make-ahead camping recipes

10 easy make-ahead camping recipes

Prep in the kitchen, pack in the cooler and do (almost) nothing but enjoy these simple make-ahead camping recipes by the light of the fire.

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5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

5 unexpected Canadian destinations families love

Looking for something different this summer? These small cities are making waves with Canadian families according to new research.

Chris Deacon

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

16 ways to turn your backyard into the ultimate playground

Keep kids busy this summer—without going anywhere. Our favourite products to transform your drab patch of grass into the envy of the neighbourhood.

Karen Robock

17 delicious camping recipes

17 delicious camping recipes

When you’re out in the wilderness, you want your food warm, hearty and quick. These delicious recipes are truly out of (camp)site!

Amy Valm

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

How To Teach Your Kid To Ride a Bike

Starting to teach your child to ride a bike? Here's a step-by-step guide to helping them get up on two wheels.

Diane Peters

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Why Your Kids Need To Get Bored This Summer

Here’s how you all can enjoy those 62 gloriously golden days of summer (even if you don’t have any vacation days or friends with cottages).

Heather Greenwood Davis

8 Ways To Unschedule Your Kids' Summer

8 Ways To Unschedule Your Kids' Summer

Though it may not be right for everyone, unscheduling summer has many benefits.

Susan Spicer

12 fun cottage activities to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer

12 fun cottage activities to keep your kids busy and entertained this summer

Renting a cottage or visiting a friend's this summer? Keeping the kids entertained should be pretty easy—just takes a bit of planning. Here are some ideas.

Today's Parent

17 quick and easy recipes for a kid-friendly picnic

17 quick and easy recipes for a kid-friendly picnic

We've done all the planning for you with this kid-friendly picnic menu. There are easy recipes for bite-sized nibblies, grilled meat and dessert, too.

Amy Valm

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

12 essential grilled chicken recipes

Your barbecue called and it wants you to grill some chicken tonight. Enjoy one of the quick and fresh BBQ chicken recipes with a side of sunshine.

Amy Valm

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