School-age

How to make a watermelon BBQ

How to make a watermelon BBQ

Take your barbecue to the next level by making a watermelon BBQ complete with candy skewers.

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How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

How to make t-shirt friendship bracelets

Grab some colourful T-shirts the kids have outgrown and turn them into adorable friendship bracelets.

Alyssa Ashton

How to make Mango Mojitos for adults and kids

How to make Mango Mojitos for adults and kids

We show you how to make virgin and alcoholic Mango Mojitos.

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How to make Pineapple Mojitos for adults and kids

How to make Pineapple Mojitos for adults and kids

Cocktail time—and mocktail time for the kids. We show you how to make virgin and alcoholic Pineapple Mojitos.

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How to cut mess-free watermelon slices

How to cut mess-free watermelon slices

Quickly cut watermelon into kid-size slices with this awesome trick.

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12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

12 end-of-year teacher gifts (that they actually want!)

Bid farewell to another school year and say "thank you" with a thoughtful gift your kid's teacher will actually use. Hint: It's not a mug.

Amy Valm

How to make Pineapple Pops

How to make Pineapple Pops

Looking for a summer dessert that's not filled with sugar? Try Pineapple Pops—your kids will be asking for seconds (and thirds) of this sweet treat.

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Police are fining parents for taking their kids on vacation

Police are fining parents for taking their kids on vacation

The German police want to make sure parents travelling with school-age kids know that they won't let Deutschland become Ditchland.

Kevin John Siazon

When can you leave your kid unsupervised?

When can you leave your kid unsupervised?

Leaving kids unsupervised is a legal grey area. From flying alone to babysitting, here's how independent kids can be across Canada.

Kyle Edwards, Maclean's

How to pick the best martial arts class for your kid

How to pick the best martial arts class for your kid

Karate? Judo? Jiu-jitsu? With so many types of martial arts courses available, it can be hard to know how to choose the best one for your kid. Here's help.

Claire Gagne

The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

The Difficult Decision to Medicate ADHD or Not

As big decisions go, how to treat a child diagnosed with ADHD is an exceptionally hard one. And many parents agonize over whether to medicate or not.

Leah McLaren

3 Ways to Make Bedtime Less of a Battle

3 Ways to Make Bedtime Less of a Battle

Have your hands full with an overtired, tantrum-prone kid? Stop the bedtime battle and ease him into a simple sleep-time routine with these tips.

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25 super cute umbrellas for kids

25 super cute umbrellas for kids

Don't fret when it rains, instead hand your kid one of these adorable umbrellas and let them enjoy a stylish (and dry) stroll.

Jessica Spera

5 fun indoor games for kids

5 fun indoor games for kids

When you're stuck inside with the kids, everyone starts to go a bit stir-crazy! But don't because we've got easy ways to keep the kids busy indoors.

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What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

What to do when your oldest kid parents their siblings

The power struggle is real. Here’s what to do when a sibling tries to take charge.

Diane Peters

Boys can be dancers, and there’s nothing wrong with that

Boys can be dancers, and there’s nothing wrong with that

For these three boys, dance has become an integral part of their lives—and they have the moves to prove it.

Louise Gleeson

How to make a burger cake

How to make a burger cake

Planning a 1950s birthday party complete with poodle skirts and jukebox tunes? For dessert serve up milkshakes and this delicious burger cake.

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14 tips for dealing with picky eaters

14 tips for dealing with picky eaters

Have a picky eater? Don't panic! There are some simple tricks you can try to make dinnertime less of a battle—and to get your kid to actually eat.

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13 iconic toys from the '60s

13 iconic toys from the '60s

You might be surprised to know that many of your favourite 60s toys are still on the market today. Now, go out and buy yourself a Slinky!

Amy Valm

How to make a foosball table

How to make a foosball table

Turn a shoebox into an awesome Foosball table. And then prepare for hours of fun as you play. GOAL!

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