Summer

8 fun summer reads for mom

8 fun summer reads for mom

Get cozy and grab a fruity drink! Then get lost in one of these summer reads.

Alyssa Ashton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

6 family-friendly beaches around Edmonton

Head out to one of these beaches near Edmonton with the family for a day of fun in the sun!

Emily Rivas

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

DIY craft: Freezy dough for cool summer play

Too warm for play dough? Try this cool, frozen DIY craft and have a pretend ice cream parlour.

Tina Barkley

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

5 Family-Friendly Beaches in Toronto and the GTA

Whether you're looking for a day of fun or a weekend away, these family-friendly beaches in Toronto and the GTA offer the perfect family oasis.

Ashley Metzger

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

Parenting through the chaotic month of June

When I say that June is the craziest month of the year, you know what I mean, don’t you? I think it may even be worse than December.

Emma Waverman

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

12 must-have kids' summer shoes

Keep feet looking cool on those long summer days with these shoes!

Erin Finlayson

9 family-friendly beaches in Atlantic Canada

9 family-friendly beaches in Atlantic Canada

Whether you're planning a road trip or a stay-cation, these beaches in Atlantic Canada are perfect for the entire family.

Emily Rivas

6 best family-friendly beaches in Montreal

6 best family-friendly beaches in Montreal

Spend a day at one of these awesome and family-friendly beaches in Montreal.

Ashley Metzger

Fun old-fashioned games (and rules)

Fun old-fashioned games (and rules)

Remember the games you used to play? Lace up the kids' sneakers and get outside—because the best games don't come from a store!

Dana Dougherty Reinke

7 best outdoor pools in Ottawa for families

7 best outdoor pools in Ottawa for families

Dive into summer and into these amazing outdoor pools in Ottawa!

Jessica Spera

Must-have family camping gear

Must-have family camping gear

Our editors are campers, too! Here is a list of our favourite camping gear to make your next trip into the wilderness even easier.

Today's Parent

7 best outdoor pools in the GTA

7 best outdoor pools in the GTA

Splash into summer by visiting these outdoor pools in the GTA.

Ashley Metzger

8 best outdoor pools in Toronto

8 best outdoor pools in Toronto

Splash into summer by visiting these outdoor pools in Toronto.

Ashley Metzger

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

6 best outdoor pools in Atlantic Canada

Splash into summer at some of the best swimming pools across Atlantic Canada!

Jessica Spera

The biggest sunscreen myths debunked

The biggest sunscreen myths debunked

We’re separating fact from fiction when it comes to sunscreen.

Karen Robock

What does SPF mean?

What does SPF mean?

Make sure you know the ins and outs of sunscreen to keep your family safe this summer.

Lia Grainger

Throw a summer bash!

Throw a summer bash!

Host a fantastic party with these fun DIY ideas and free printables.

Today's Parent staff

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

Ski resorts in summer: 15 Canadian hot spots

Alfresco adventures await active families at these summer-ready ski resorts.

Jody Robbins

6 recipes you didn't know you could grill

6 recipes you didn't know you could grill

Fish and chips is just one of the surprising recipes you can throw on the grill.

Amy Valm

Back to school: How we handle the transition

Back to school: How we handle the transition

It's that time of year again, as parents guide their kids through the rough back-to-school transition.

Ian Mendes