6 Fun Outdoor Toys to Keep Kids Active
Kids complaining that they’re bored over the weekend? These toys will offer countless hours of entertainment
12 Fun, Free Spring-Themed Colouring Pages
9 Helmet Safety Tips Every Parent Should Know
Spring is here and the bikes are out. Here's how to make sure your child’s helmet is road-ready.
5 Fun Easter Hunt Ideas for the Whole Family
Hey parents—we’ve got the scoop! We spoke with the Easter Bunny himself to find out how to get everyone in ...
Family Day 2012: Your Guide to Fun Kid-Friendly Events and Activities
Daughters in Tiaras: Making Peace with All Things “Princess”
Neck Floats For Baby Swimmers: Cute or Scary?
Storage Solution: DIY Puzzle Pockets
9 Crafts and Activities for Long-Weekend Fun
Weekend Fun: A DIY Paper Popsicle Memory Game
Hit the Road with these DIY Ride-On Toys
Pick of the Week: Soft Shapes
Check Out Our Free Colouring Pages!
The Best Spots to Watch Canada Day Fireworks
Brilliant Rainy-Day Activity: The World’s Simplest Matching Game
How To Teach Your Child to Ride a Bike… Without Pedals
20 Books to Help Your Toddler Use Their Words
These are the years when you see the most marked developmental changes in your child—use these books as stepping stones ...
25 Fun and Easy Crafts
Don't let rainy weather get you down; have fun and keep your kids occupied with one of these great crafts. ...
Sensational Summer Activities in Toronto
Get a real feel for Toronto's neighbourhoods at any one of these great events and festivals happening over the 2011 ...
Craft Projects for Spring
These 3 craft projects are a colourful way to make the time pass faster while you and your kids wait ...
Trouble and Tantrum-Free Toddler Playdates
Toddler playdates are a house of cards. At their best, they're a welcome retreat from the occasionally mind-blowing tediousness of ...
Playdate Etiquette
Congratulations, your baby is a toddler! Welcome to the age of prescribed play. It used to be you could just ...
How to Give Back with Cupcakes for Charity
As we ramp up to our 15th birthday celebration, we've got cupcakes on the brain! Nothing would warm our hearts ...
Make Your Own Play Kitchen
Turn a second-hand nightstand into a fabulous homemade play kitchen in six easy-to-follow steps
Christmas Craft: Playful Portable Doll Bed
Give your little one's favourite creatures a place to lay their heads.
Smart Craft to Develop Sensory Development
for the touchy-feely tot
Smart Craft to Develop Rhythm and Pitch
for the note maker
Smart Craft to Develop Story-Telling Skills
for the word wizard
Smart Craft to Develop Fine Motor Skills
for the nimble fingered
Smart Craft to Develop Arithmetic Skills
for the accountable kid
Smart Crafts that Your Kids Will Learn From
Get crafty with these five low-cost, brain-building activities
Best Tested Play Yards and Portable Cribs
Our family testers rate play yards and portable cribs for comfort, convenience and portability
2010′s Best Tricycles
Summer's here and it's time to break out the trikes! Here's a round-up of our favourite three-wheelers tested by real ...
Easy Crafts for Kids
We've got a great video with fantastic craft ideas (starring CF's editor-in-chief, Jen Reynolds) coming soon In the mean time, ...
40 Fun Free Things Your Family Will Love
From yoga and cooking classes, to iphone apps, it's all here! Want more free stuff? Check out our selection of ...
Fun Winter Weekend Guide
We know that fewer hours of daylight and chilly, precipitation-filled days make keeping your children inside—and busy—a tough job. To ...
Best Boredom Busters! Movies, Games, Books and More
We've gone through all our issues of 2009 and scoured the pages for the best books, music, movies and games ...
6 Simple and Decorative Christmas Crafts
Fun and easy holiday decorations you can make yourself
Perfect Play-Kitchen Toys
The yummiest toys to encourage your top chef
5 Keys to the Perfect Playroom
There’s a lot that has to go into a great playroom: it needs space for learning and running around, lots ...
The Perfect Pioneer-Themed Party
A pioneer party for a modern girl
How to Make a Family Activity Advent Calendar
Skip the chocolate, and create this beautiful (and easy) paper advent calendar. Each envelope is stuffed with a fun activity ...
What Your Toddler Learns While She’s Playing
It may all seem like fun and games, but look at what your toddler is actually learning
Perfect Decorations for a Pioneer Birthday Party
An old-fashioned party is simple to put together but yields impressive results. Here are easy-to-follow instructions for recreating a pioneer ...
25 Brilliant Birthday Party Ideas
From tots to teens, we've got 25 unique ideas that will take your child's next birthday party from ordinary to ...
Eh-cation: The Best Road Trip Destinations in Canada
Canada's big cities don't have the monopoly on culture. Often, you'll find some of the most enjoyable events and attractions ...
Best Road Trip Travel Gear
Hitting the road this summer? Check out our picks for the best family travel gear that makes long car rides ...
A Teddy Bear Picnic Party
With a little help from their friends, one family hosts a teddy bears’ picnic in a public park to celebrate ...
Teddy Bear’s Picnic Party: Invitations and Beehive Pinata
In the May issue of Canadian Family magazine [page 35] we showed you how one family turned their son’s birthday ...
Baby Gear Guide – Playing
Fun toys to young tots to play with and keep occupied
2009 Valentine Round-Up
Five styles we adore
2009′s Top Tech Gifts
A round-up of the best gift-worthy tech finds
How to Plan a Grown-Up Friendly First Birthday Party
Throw an easy, adult-friendly fête while your little one is still too young to notice
Winter Vacations: Should You Choose Sun or Snow?
Whether active or relaxing, plan the best winter getaway
14 Ways to Enjoy Winter Outdoors
When the weather outside is frightful these finds make playing outside delightful
Irresistable Collectible Toys for Boys and Girls
Captivating collections for curators of all kinds kitchen  |  ...
Easy Holiday Hosting Kit to Keep Kids Entertained
Make your holiday party a hit with a kid-pleasing hosting kit
October 2008 Entertainment Picks
Entertainment that will give your whole flock something to squawk about
27 Halloween Party and Costume Ideas
27 easy ways to make your Halloween party the best on the block
Best Tested Play Yards
Our readers find out which play yards are the most comfy and convenient
3 Classic Book-Inspired Vacations
Turn a beloved tale into a family vacation and fuel some stories of your own
The Bests of Summer
This is your go-to guide for the easiest ways to work, live, play and parent with a lot more joy ...
The Best Water Toy
4 Perfect Picnic Recipes
Fuel up the gang for an afternoon of beachy fun with this summer-worthy picnic
Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Street Party
Use these ideas and suggestions to help plan your next street party
How to Throw a Successful Block Party
Throwing a successful block party is easier than you think. All it takes is a little initiative, some organization and ...
Take a family day trip to the pumpkin farm
If you're still in need of a pumpkin with Halloween on the horizon, why not take the kids out for ...
Incredible Halloween Trivia, Decor and Party Ideas
We were surprised to learn that nearly one third of Canadians don’t know why we celebrate Halloween. Come to think ...
The family-fun fall festival guide
8 family-friendly harvest fests from coast to coast
Enjoying the Great Outdoors
Book excerpt from Summer: A User's Guide, Published by Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
How to Pack for a Picnic
Book excerpt from Summer: A User's Guide Published by Artisan, a division of Workman Publishing Company, Inc.
Trikes Your Toddler Will Love
Because a trike isn’t just a trike anymore, our tiny testers tried—and loved—these beginner bikes
8 Tips for Planning Your Family Backyard
Developing a new outdoor space or ready for a backyard makeover? Here are some great landscaping ideas you can do ...
Tips for a spectacular road trip
Great ways to make family car trips more enjoyable for everyone
Mom Blogs We Love
There are lots of moms out in the blogosphere, but here's a list of some of our top picks. ...
One-On-One with the Kids
Canadian Family editors share secrets for making the most of quality time with their little ones.
Fun Indoor Family Activities
Family-tested indoor activities your kids will love
Cookie Decorating Diversion
Try this kit for a new tradition of decorating cookies together on Christmas Eve for Santa's arrival.
Web Exclusives from Winter 2006
Check out what's new on CanadianFamily.ca
Designer Pumpkins
Boost your pumpkin's style appeal with chic stencils designed exclusively for Canadian Family by artist Saelee Oh.
Making the Most of Technology
21 tips and tricks to get more out of your family's gadgets
10 Brilliant Weekend Ideas
Ditch the chores and celebrate fall with great ideas for family fun.
Walk Your Way to a Healthier Family
13 fun ways to get your clan moving with zero whining