Enjoy the Pan Am Games
Check out this selection of family-friendly events and competitions from equestrian to aquatic.
Family roles
My wife and I occupy roles in our family that are a mostly opposite to the ones that have been traditionally assigned to men and women.
O Canada
Your kids are growing up in one of the most diverse countries in the world, and this Canada Day, Harbourfront will celebrate with them.
Experience Farm Crawl Hamilton
Pigs and sheep and horses, oh my! Twice a year, local farms in the Hamilton area open their doors and invite the public to explore the rural experience of operating a farm.
Bonding at the movies
If too much of your life seems to be hooked on a smartphone, here's another reason to turn your leisure time attention to a bigger screen.
City Parent Family Show at Royal Botanical Gardens
Magic, music and exotic birds are part of the City Parent Family Show on Sunday May 31 at Royal Botanical Gardens.
It’s a kid’s world at Harbourfront in May
Harbourfront Centre is bursting with life this May, and kids are encouraged to come and explore its many fantastical worlds.
A day of discovery at LEGOLAND
On a recent excursion to LEGOLAND Discovery Centre in Toronto, the kids and I enjoyed an afternoon exploring, building and playing.
Centreville opens May 2
The fun begins at Centre Island's Centreville on Saturday, May 2. There is no Easter event this year as the ferry is not yet in operation for the season.
Put some fun into music practice with these tips
The teachers and parents at Third Street Music School have shared their top tips for making practicing music more fun and enjoyable at home.
Getting crafty with homemade Valentine’s
What better way to show someone you care than with a homemade Valentine’s Day card?
Make a Lego heart
Kids love Lego and they can also “heart” Lego with these plans for a heart shape made of Lego. Check out the instructions from Lego master model builder Noel Straatsma.
Back to the grind
The importance of routine for children is so often emphasized that it's easy to forget.
PEANUTS – the Movie
Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and the rest of the beloved “Peanuts” gang make their big-screen debut, like they’ve never been seen before, in state of the art 3D animation. Snoopy, the world’s most lovable beagle – and flying ace
Take time to sign up as a class trip supervisor
A class trip is coming up. Do you check the "willing to supervise" box?
Taking a break
Getting away, even just for an evening, even just for a cup of coffee, is important.