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15 Best Family Dog Breeds For a Young Family
Are you and your family ready to add a new member to your pack? Look no further! We’ve got the top 15 best…
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Ethan Hays
If you are like many of us and have found yourself homeschooling or distance learning with your kids once again,…
Ontario is a wonderful place to live and a beautiful place to explore with the family. Whether you are looking…
Winter break is here and after Monday morning’s announcement, we know that we are in for a long winter with…
Despite COVID, there are still plenty of ways to celebrate Christmas in-person: drive-through light displays, Christmas…
As the snow starts to fall and the temperature continues to drop, we’re already thinking about the amazing day-trips…
When family gatherings are cancelled or when grandparents and other relatives are far away, here are creative ways…
Fun games and online activities for kids and families for Hanukkah 2020, including menorah lighting, games and…
Head to the farm to harvest your own Christmas tree! This is a fun family tradition that can include wagon rides,…
As the weather gets colder, people tend to stay inside more. In this challenging year, getting some fresh air and…
While the weather isn’t yet what we would call “frightful” we all know it is coming soon. And with the last…
It’s that time of year, folks! Halloween is upon us and if you aren’t already in the spooky spirit it’s time…
Get outside in the fresh fall air while it’s still warm enough to spend the day out. With indoor activities going…
Residents of Toronto and much of the GTA have been advised by Ontario’s chief medical officer that they should…
With COVID numbers rising again, Halloween may be different this year, but it’s not completely cancelled….
Escape rooms are fun, interactive puzzles where groups of participants are closed inside a themed room and then…
Wondering where you can go apple-picking around Toronto this fall? We’ve got you covered, with farms and orchards…
Well, here we are. It was an interesting journey to get to the 2020-2021 school year, but we’ve done it! This…
Listen, there’s no shame in occupying kids with screens sometimes—especially now since COVID-19 has us…
Here are some of the best at-home learning and fun activities we’ve found that you can use while self-isolating…
As Toronto continues to enjoy the freedoms of Stage 2, more and more businesses are reopening. And that means that…
As a parent, streaming services are right up there with diaper genies and the microwave when it comes to the inventions…
Think summer is cancelled? Think again. Even though summer 2020 is definitely not typical, there are still many…
Soak up the sun and sand at one of the best Toronto’s best beaches for kids and families.
Nearly all of Ontario, apart from the Windsor area, has now moved to Stage 2. What does this mean in terms of how…
Camping is great—in theory. Spectacular scenery, fresh air, and lots of memory making with the family. But the…
Whether you are sending your kids to one of the few day camp options opening up for summer 2020, or you are keeping…
If you were worried about summer fun being entirely cancelled for 2020, things are looking up. On June 8, Ontario…
How often do you head to your streaming platform of choice, excited to find something to watch, only to get lost…
We’ve been under social distancing restrictions now for almost 10 weeks. And while we are getting used to our…
If we’re being honest with ourselves, this year might not be the year that we get to take our kids to all the…
It probably doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone that Ontario has extended school closures until May 31st. Most…
Kid-friendly games, recipes, crafts, and activities for Cinco de Mayo that are fun for the whole family.
We all need to get outside more than ever. With the self-isolation orders going into its sixth week, getting fresh…
As we head into the Easter weekend, your plans and preparation are probably looking a lot different than they did…
It’s not hard to get into a negative headspace with what we are all currently facing. As we all try our best…
In these days of social distancing, kids need – more than ever – to get outside, take in the fresh air, and…
We fell in love with this play dough at College Montrose Children’s Place. Try it for yourself using their secret…
This is your winter break survival guide! Keep the kids entertained for hours indoors at home, or find family fun…
NOTE: Due to health concerns, many events are being cancelled or postponed for March 2020. Check websites, social…
Whether your kids are into music and theatre, gardening and bike riding, or they just like to play around and have…
Family Day Weekend is here, and with it festivals galore. Festivals about winter, mac and cheese, space travel,…
Update: Now extended through March 22, 2020! This fall, you can step into a fantastical, Seuss-tastical world at…
We have created a list of fun, exciting, educational and active day trips to keep the whole family busy on cold…
You may be tempted to hibernate under a duvet in front of the TV in winter, but first off, children’s energy…
New Year’s Eve is for kids, too! If you’re looking for a fun way to ring in the New Year with your children…
As the weather gets colder, it’s great to have a few fun activities in your back pocket to keep the kids busy…
While it’s nice to imagine our kids being so enthralled with all their new toys and books that they never utter…
From toddler-friendly paint projects to cool handmade jewelry, we’ve rounded up a dozen kid-made holiday gifts…
When it’s too rainy, too cold, or too hot to play outside, indoor playgrounds provide a fun way for kids…
Looking for places for your child to skateboard safely or take skateboarding lessons? These skateparks and skateboarding…
Wondering what to do on New Year’s Eve? You could stay in, but public transit is free and so are many events throughout…
Summer in Toronto is getting Hot! Hot! Hot! in more ways than one. There’s just so much to do in and around…
A weekend of turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and fall walks is about to come upon us. Perhaps your weekend…
Since we first launched in 1994, Help! We’ve Got Kids has been dedicated to finding awesome local activities,…
This summer, one of the most kid-friendly, exciting, and budget-friendly family attractions in the Toronto area…
Decades of research shows that high quality child care supports the cognitive, social, intellectual and language…
All kids love the choo-choos! Take your little train-lover on a tour of Toronto’s best railway attractions: 9 train…
Summer’s here, and Toronto has a ton of ways to have fun on the cheap! Here are our favourite things to do…
It’s raining. Now what? Here are 13 rainy-day attractions in Toronto for kids that will get you out of the house…
At these fun indoor trampoline parks and facilities kids can jump the day away in any season! Whether your child…