Family Fun

An Active Mind An Active Mind

How to help your kids “turn on their brain.”

Backyard Science Backyard Science

Nature, discovery, science, and fun are the common elements in these late summer activities.

Beach Bag Basics Beach Bag Basics

What to pack for the pool or beach!

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Free play, creativity, family time and science - all wrapped up in one fun activity.

Butterfly Gardens: Nature's Perfect Gathering Place Butterfly Gardens: Nature's Perfect Gathering Place

Nothing can match the excitement of watching new life emerge.

Canoeing With Kids Canoeing With Kids

Wilderness canoe tripping can teach kids about nature and about teamwork.

Come to the Fair! Come to the Fair!

A big draw for families, fall faires promote agriculture and connect us to our roots.

Creating a Holiday Scrapbook Creating a Holiday Scrapbook

Here’s an easy, fun, and creative project to occupy the entire family during the holidays.

Eating out with Kids: The 10 Commandments Eating out with Kids: The 10 Commandments

Make restaurant visits less gruelling with these tips from an expert.

Fishing Lessons Fishing Lessons

Fishing teaches kids so much more than how to catch fish. Plus, it’s fun.

Flying High: Kites for Kids    Flying High: Kites for Kids

Introduce your child to the joy of kiting, and rekindle your own interest, with these easy-to-make kites.

Fun & Games In The Snow Fun & Games In The Snow

Indigenous peoples have a lot to teach us about enjoying the winter.

Go Wild: Try Winter Camping! Go Wild: Try Winter Camping!

There’s nothing like spending a night or two camping in the winter woods.

Hit the Slopes! Hit the Slopes!

Skiing as a family provides both trills and bonding time.

Invitation to a Powwow Invitation to a Powwow

Families of all backgrounds can share in the wisdom and spirituality of Canada’s first people.

Keeping Family History Alive Keeping Family History Alive

By capturing a grandparent’s life story on paper, kids can learn a lot about their history — and themselves.

Make This Father's Day Special Make This Father's Day Special

An informal poll on the best gifts and celebrations for Dad.

March Break on a Budget March Break on a Budget

Inexpensive ways to keep kids entertained.

Mountain Biking: Family Style Mountain Biking: Family Style

Get the whole family on the trail to fitness and fun.

Planning a Resort Holiday Planning a Resort Holiday

Here are some things to consider when choosing your lodgings.

Putting Family First Putting Family First

A weekly Family Night can help put your priorities in order.

Responding to Social Bullying Responding to Social Bullying

What to do if your child is excluded by peers.

Saving your Skin Saving your Skin

When the sun, bugs, and plants make their assault, take evasive measures.

Snowshoeing:  A Winter World at Your Feet Snowshoeing: A Winter World at Your Feet

Entire families are trying out this popular winter sport.

The Business of Birthday Parties The Business of Birthday Parties

Parent have a wide choice of entertainment options for their birthday child.

The Colour Scavenger Hunt The Colour Scavenger Hunt

Explore the yellows, reds and oranges of autumn with a fun-filled scavenger hunt.

Theatrical Debut Theatrical Debut

The holidays are a great time to introduce your kids to live theatre.

Top Secret: Your Family's Guide to Letterboxing Top Secret: Your Family's Guide to Letterboxing

This exciting hobby has it all: treasure hunt, adventure, learning, and fun.

Welcoming the Tooth Fairy Welcoming the Tooth Fairy

The loss of baby teeth is a rite of passage.

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