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
4 Tips for Helping Your Child Choose a Band Instrument
When Life Gives You Lemons, Get a Permit
Who knew setting up a lemonade stand could be so complicated?
Chalktrails Turns Outdoor Play Into Art
Amazing 7-Year-Old Tosses Pizza Dough Like a Pro
Michael Testa is one talented second grader! Check out his dough-spinning skills—plus three great pizza recipes to try at ...
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 ...
11 Cute Easter Craft Ideas
Weekend Inspiration: Pay a Visit to One of Canada’s Most Unusual Museums
Win Back the Family Meal with the Phone Stacking Game
Family Day 2012: Your Guide to Fun Kid-Friendly Events and Activities
Infinity and Beyond? Twin Brothers Show Us the Universe
A Craft for the Birds: Pretty Birdseed Wreath
Get Kids Talking with the High-Low Game
Yarr! It’s International Talk Like a Pirate Day!
DIY Fashion For Kids: A Funky Notebook-Inspired Tee
Pick of the Week: Survive-O-Pedia
9 Crafts and Activities for Long-Weekend Fun
Best Back-to-School Gear for 2011
Help your kids go back to school in style with the latest gadgets and must-have gear for 2011.
Your Guide to Day Camp
If your child is new to camp, or if you find yourself anxious about the commitment, starting with a day ...
6 Fun Outdoor Activities to Keep Kids Busy This Summer
The Best Spots to Watch Canada Day Fireworks
Cool Decor Craft Idea: Batik for Kids
The Ultimate Guide To Kids’ Camps Canada
Getting your kids out of the house this summer-while keeping them out of trouble-are obvious benefits of summer camps. But ...
Your Guide to Overnight Camp
Sending your child away to camp may seem monumental if you've never done it - never mind the homesickness and ...
The Ultimate Long Weekend Snack: Ladybug Appetizers
Skip the Campfire with these Mini S’mores Pies
Fashionable Craft Idea: Shirts With Sole
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 ...
How to Become a Camp Counsellor
Becoming a camp counsellor is a terrific way to build qualities and skills that will serve them well in the ...
Camps For Special Needs Children
Though your child may have limitations, it certainly won't preclude him from joining the fun and reaping the benefits of ...
Kid Approved Books, Games and Puzzles: 13-16
Reader-reviewed books and music for ages 13 - 16
Big Brothers and Sisters: Happy Mentors, Healthy Kids
How a few hours of mentoring each week has changed two lives.
Craft Projects for Spring
These 3 craft projects are a colourful way to make the time pass faster while you and your kids wait ...
21 Amazing March Break Ideas
Looking for something to do this March Break? Look no further. Whether you want indoor activities, outdoor fun, quiet ...
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 ...
Family Tested: Best Family Computers
Choose the best computer for your family!
How to Make a DIY String Light Fixture and Bookcase Desk
With only a few dollars and a bit of patience, you can create this easy, gorgeous string lantern.
Growing Amaranth Greens and Seeds
Reap what you sow this summer by growing and eating your own amaranth greens and seeds. Not only is amaranth ...
How to Make a Hacky Sack
Footbag, more popularly known as hacky sack, has existed as a competitive sport since 1972. But did you know that ...
How to Build a Water-Pressurized Rocket
An easy project for an afternoon of family fun! Project and photos from Handy Dad, 25 Awesome Projects for ...
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, ...
Cool Crafts: Family Tree Blocks
A step-by-step guide to turn your favourite family photos into a beautiful heirloom toy.
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 ...
DIY Science Camp
Banish the "I'm bored" refrain with a little science fun courtesy of the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa ...
Best Movies, Books, Games and More of 2010 (Ages 13-16)
We've gone through all our issues of 2010 and scoured the pages for the best items to entertain the 13-16 ...
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 ...
Snacks They’ll Flip For
5 Easy Food-Inspired Crafts
Five inspirational ways your kids can transform their food into works of art
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
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 ...
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 ...
10 DIY Summer Fun Projects & Recipes Under $10
Whether you're on a budget or just enjoy being crafty, we've got your ultimate DIY guide to summer projects that ...
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 ...
Make Your Own Road Trip Bingo
Turn a simple cutting board into an awesome travel bingo game with a little help from these colourful templates
Family Fun Guide to Summer Festivals
Summer is here and what better way to celebrate than a day (or more) of family-friendly fun. Whether your tastes ...
Create Your Own Time Capsule in 5 Easy Steps
Making a family time capsule? Here are five things to consider before getting started
Summer Kite Festivals from Coast to Coast
Have a little kite-flying enthusiast on your hands? Check out some the festivals across Canada featuring skilled kiters and tons ...
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 ...
Amazing Recycled Spring Crafts
Easy ways to revamp household debris into practical pieces of art
Easy Craft: Turn Scrap Fabric into an Adorable Brooch
Use scrap fabric or old pillowcases to create a one-of-a-kind spring-inspired brooch
How to Craft a Unique Cupcake Stand
Rejuvenate your old, outdated or mismatched plates by making them into sweet cake stands
April Web Exclusives
More of the CF that you love including the best early morning recipes and a cross-country listing of eco-friendly services ...
Spring Crafts for the Whole Family
Ring in spring with these fun crafts that bring inspirations from nature to brighten your home
When to Find the Best Deals on Appliances, Tools, Clothes and More
Smart shopping secrets from pros and parents
Adorable Recycled Craft Projects
Abbey, 8, shows how you turn your old junk into new treasures
Easy Craft: Transform an Old Book into a Beautiful Notebook
Rework a damaged or dust-collecting book into a personalized notebook for doodles, ideas and lists
2009 Valentine Round-Up
Five styles we adore
Delicious Dishes Done Two Ways: One for Kids, One for Grown Ups
Everybody will chow down with these meals you can tweak to please both kids and grown-ups
Fun and Artistic Crafts and Projects
These great crafts provide a fun way to keep you and the kids busy at home
February/March Web Exclusives
More of the magazine you love including inspiring stories for a family-fun Valentine's Day, great new craft projects, helpful tips ...
2009′s Top Tech Gifts
A round-up of the best gift-worthy tech finds
Stories from a Hockey Town
CF's contributing editor visits Port aux Basques, Newfoundland, and finds a town with a rink as its heart ...
Winter Vacations: Should You Choose Sun or Snow?
Whether active or relaxing, plan the best winter getaway
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
Easy Edible Holiday Gifts
Delicious gifts that are a snap to prepare
Holiday Scavenger Hunt
This list of activities for a fun and festive hunt is a great way to keep the kids occupied during ...
How to Encourage a Respect for All Creatures (Even the Creepy Ones)
Lovable things about creepy creatures
27 Halloween Party and Costume Ideas
27 easy ways to make your Halloween party the best on the block
Class Actions
What you need to know before your child heads back to school
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 ...
How to Make Pickles Step-by-Step
Pickles are easier than you think. You can even go beyond cucumbers with our Step-by-Step Guide
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 ...
Great Ways for Teens to Build Skills This Summer
Summer is a great time for your teen to build his skills. Here's how
Fashion Books for Tweens
Budding young designers and funky fashionistas will fall for these helpful how-to books
Pretty Flower Petal Craft Projects
The artsy-crafty chic of these sweet, papery treats will spark a love of flowers that's always in season, and keep ...
Slideshow: Spring Craft Projects
Five exceptionally easy, extraordinarily cute crafts
Adorable Egg Crafts
3 egg-ceptionally cute Easter egg crafts
Summer camp jitters
Solutions to parents' top five pre-camp concerns
More than just a game
Becoming a parent coach
Have you added coaching to your long list of parental duties? Here's what you should know before you get behind ...
7 Science Experiments You Can Do at Home
Piquing your child’s interest in science can be easy. After all, a sense of wonder comes naturally for kids, and ...
Igniting a Love of Science
A new and fun program that'll help get your kids more scientifically involved
Getting Your Kids Interested in Science
A lot of kids don't like it - and maybe you didn't either - but trust us, science can be ...
Beautiful DIY Holiday Decorations for the Whole House
This is a red-and-green-free zone! Toss tradition out the window with these refreshing ideas
8 Amazing Young People Giving Back
From taking a stand to end child labour to launching high school safety programs, these kids are taking action in ...
3 Philanthropic Kids Who Make a Difference
When it comes to philanthropy, little people can make a big impact. These kids are more than all right... they're ...
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 ...
3 Easy No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas
Pumpkins, with a little glitter and elbow grease, can serve as the perfect table centre decorations, whether scary, sparkly or ...
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 Build a Campfire
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.
Get outside and get in shape
Tips for staying active and healthy while enjoying the summer sun
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
Day camp checklist
12 questions you should ask before sending your child off this summer
Mom Blogs We Love
There are lots of moms out in the blogosphere, but here's a list of some of our top picks. ...
Spa Escapes for Moms and Kids
They've always been mom's first choice, but spa vacations aren't just for adults anymore. Pack your bags and get everyone ...
How to Choose the Right Sport for Your Family
Find out which of Canada's top 10 sports is for your kid, PLUS check out our list of parenting ...
16 Amazing March Break Ideas
From inside to outside, from close to home to travel adventures, make this yours kids' best vacation ever!
Rules of the Game
Score kids’ sports success with these dos and don’ts. (Be sure to read the guidelines and fair-play information typically available ...
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.
Back-To-School Countdown
Get your school groove back using our week-by-week checklist.
Walk Your Way to a Healthier Family
13 fun ways to get your clan moving with zero whining
20 Summer Boredom Busters
Creative and fun ways to make the most of summer whatever the weather