The best houses to visit on Halloween are usually the ones that take the holiday seriously. The following are some easy craft activities for you to do with your preschoolers: Monster Feet Make an outline of a footprint on a large and cut it out. Pour non-toxic, washable paint in an aluminum pan and press...

Camping with children takes planning and preparation, because like the weather, you never know what to expect! Here are a few tips to help you prepare: Have a practice run in the backyard. Teach children how to set up the tent, prepare the campsite, etc. and allow them to experience what it will be like...

Summer may be easing into fall, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some amazing festivals and fairs just waiting to be experienced. Canada is home to a wide variety of fall events, one (or all!) of which is bound to entertain and amuse even the fussiest of preschoolers! The Royal Agricultural...

Summer may be easing into fall, but that doesn't mean there aren't still some amazing festivals and fairs just waiting to be experienced. Canada is home to a wide variety of fall events, one (or all!) of which is bound to entertain and amuse even the fussiest of preschoolers! Atlantic Balloon...

Day trips are a great adventure for the whole family! To ensure a smooth trip, structure it so there is time to nap in strollers or during the drive, and remember to pack things like pajamas, books, toys etc. in the event of a late return. The following are some great day trip outings: Farms With petting...

Camping presents a wonderful bonding opportunity for your family and is a great way for everyone to connect with nature. Here are a few things to things to think about when considering a family camping trip: Start with shorter trips and gradually work your way up. Choose campsites within a few hours...

Tag is one of the most popular games among children, especially preschoolers. Here are several variations of tag your children are sure to love. Red Light, Green Light One player is IT and stands a far distance from the rest of the players. With his or her back turned, IT calls out "Green Light"...

Teach your children the fine art of jumping rope with the following games and rhymes. To help your children learn how to skip, swing a rope from side to side instead of overhead so that children can practice jumping over it. Once they have the timing, start swinging the rope over head. Teddy Bear, Teddy...

Children love exploring nature, so here are some fun nature oriented activities to help encourage your child's explorations on your next outing. Nature Treasure Walk Before setting out, use a notebook to make a list of colours or shapes for your child to find, such as: 5 things that are orange, 3...

These active games require a lot of open space and are great for larger groups. Capture the Flag The object of the game is to capture the opposing team's flag, without being caught. Divide players into two teams and assign each team a large playing area as their "home base". Each team must...