Outdoor activities

3 steps to building a great campfire

3 steps to building a great campfire

You don't have to be a boy scout or girl guide to build a good fire. With a bit of pre-planning and these easy steps, you'll have a campfire in no time.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

How to make juice jug planters

How to make juice jug planters

Frankie Flowers has an easy way for you and the kids to grow your own plants. You'll need soil, seeds (beans are easy to grow) and a container.

Today's Parent

19 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

19 nature-inspired activities for toddlers

From catching bugs to painting with sticks, these activities will keep your toddler busy—and engaged with the great outdoors.

Today's Parent

Why I won’t take my kids to protests

Why I won’t take my kids to protests

Kristy Woudstra

Listen up, trainers! Over 80 new Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Go

Listen up, trainers! Over 80 new Pokémon are coming to Pokémon Go

Suzanne Gardner

8 family-friendly winter activities in Toronto

8 family-friendly winter activities in Toronto

Jaclyn Law

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

5 ways to save money on extracurricular activities

Luke Alexander, MoneySense

How to make ice bubbles

How to make ice bubbles

Head outside for a cool science experiment!

Today's Parent

10 winter birthday party ideas kids will love

10 winter birthday party ideas kids will love

Whether you bundle up or stay inside where it's warm, check out these fun winter birthday party ideas: DIY skating rinks, cool treats and snowy crafts.

Amy Valm

New study shows Canadian kids are among least active in the world

New study shows Canadian kids are among least active in the world

Canadian kids, once again, score a failing mark in physical literacy. And there‘s no reason, lead researcher Mark Tremblay says, kids can’t be more active.

The Canadian Press

9 kid-friendly activities to check out at the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour

9 kid-friendly activities to check out at the Rogers Hometown Hockey Tour

This cross-country, super-Canadian event, which kicks off in Newmarket, Ont., has so much for hockey-loving families to do!

Emily Rivas

8 awesome deals for Canadians at U.S. ski resorts

8 awesome deals for Canadians at U.S. ski resorts

Wendy Helfenbaum

7 fun fall crafts for kids

7 fun fall crafts for kids

From Thanksgiving to Halloween, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative with these fun fall crafts.

Today's Parent

Best apple orchards and farms across Canada

Best apple orchards and farms across Canada

There’s nothing more delicious than biting into a fresh, crisp apple. So gather up your brood and go pick a bushel fresh off the tree.

Emily Sadler

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

5 steps to a super successful lemonade stand

Do you want your kid to make bank with her lemonade stand? Here are some tips for successful sales.

David Fielding

10 fun Halloween activities for kids

10 fun Halloween activities for kids

Sure, trick-or-treating and movies marathons are great, but these Halloween activities for kids will truly get your little ghouls into the Halloween spirit.

Emily Rivas

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

5 spooky Halloween decoration ideas

Gather up your goblins and scare up your skeletons—it's fright night! Every great Halloween party needs three things: spooky-cute costumes, ghoulish food and haunted decor.

Today's Parent

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Why Vancouver should be your next family vacation

Leah Rumack

16 fun things to do in Victoria with kids

16 fun things to do in Victoria with kids

Head to Canada's beautiful west coast and check out all the kid-friendly things that Victoria has to offer.

Leah Rumack

15 things to do with kids in Whistler, B.C

15 things to do with kids in Whistler, B.C

Leah Rumack