Outdoor activities

13 awesome things to do in the GTA with kids this summer

13 awesome things to do in the GTA with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in the GTA this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best ones!

Alex Mlynek

10 awesome things to do in Edmonton with kids this summer

10 awesome things to do in Edmonton with kids this summer

Looking for fun, kid-friendly things to do in Edmonton this summer? We’ve rounded up some of the best events!

Alex Mlynek

7 things to know before coaching your kid's team

7 things to know before coaching your kid's team

Think you’re ready to teach kids how to shoot a puck or throw the perfect pitch? Before you raise your hand to volunteer, there are a few lessons for you to learn.

Astrid van den Broek

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

Doctors warn against sliding with toddlers

After several incidents of broken bones, doctors in Winnipeg warn parents to avoid sliding with their children on their laps.

Jennifer Pinarski

22 awesome summer toys

22 awesome summer toys

Yes! Warm weather is finally upon us. Keep the kids entertained with these fun summer toys for the backyard or the park.

Amy Valm

Is your kid ready for rep sports?

Is your kid ready for rep sports?

Switching from house to rep league isn’t something to take lightly.

Astrid van den Broek

4 classic playground games to play with your kid

4 classic playground games to play with your kid

Stir up memories — and make new ones — with these old school playground games.

Laura Bickle

6 exciting Calgary playgrounds

6 exciting Calgary playgrounds

Dinosaurs and helicopters and sharks. Oh my! You need to check out these fun Calgary playgrounds.

Amy Valm

How To Throw A Unicorn Party

Birthday parties

How To Throw A Unicorn Party

It’s time to get prancy! With sparkles, rainbows and pastels, this easy-to-throw unicorn party is pure magic.

Amy Valm

Classic skipping songs

Classic skipping songs

Nichola Anderson

9 fun Vancouver playgrounds

9 fun Vancouver playgrounds

Get outside and enjoy one of these fun Vancouver playgrounds that your kids will love.

Amy Valm

12 tips for getting your kids outdoors

12 tips for getting your kids outdoors

Convincing your kids to play outdoors isn't always easy. Read on for new ideas to get them going.

Emily Rivas

5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

5 Fun Ways to Jump Rope

Jump rope games are fun and get your kids moving.

Emily Rivas

8 Edmonton playgrounds you need to check out

8 Edmonton playgrounds you need to check out

Get ready for some serious fun at one of these amazing Edmonton playgrounds.

Amy Valm

Kid about to start baseball? Here are some tips—for you

Kid about to start baseball? Here are some tips—for you

If your is kid hitting the diamond this spring, Ian Mendes has some dos and don’ts. Not for the kids—for parents.

Today's Parent

19 totally awesome sleepover activities

19 totally awesome sleepover activities

Congratulations, you're going to host a herd of children overnight! Here are our favourite sleepover activities to help keeps things fun and fresh.

Amy Valm

9 great Toronto playgrounds

9 great Toronto playgrounds

Get outside and enjoy the sunshine at one of these awesome Toronto playgrounds.

Amy Valm

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

5 tips to help your child reach and maintain a healthy weight

The Childhood Obesity Foundation and the Centre for Healthy Active Living at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario offer these tips for parents.

Carolyn Abraham

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

6 Ottawa playgrounds you need to visit

Check out the best that our capital has to offer by swinging, climbing and sliding at one of these Ottawa playgrounds.

Amy Valm

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Family fun at Quebec City Carnival

Shake off that cabin fever and have a très Canadien, kid-friendly winter getaway at the Quebec City Carnival. You might even meet the legendary Bonhomme!

Leah Rumack