What I Wish I’d Known Before Getting a Divorce
Making the decision to get a divorce is never an easy one. While these men and women don't regret ending...
These 5 Canadians Are About to Find Out Their AncestryDNA Results
AncestryDNA gave these five Canadians the chance to uncover their family origins. Here’s what happened when they got the results...
Twins Separated at Birth: 12 Real Stories That Will Give You Goosebumps
Imagine discovering as an adult that another person has been living an entirely different life with your face, temperament and...
12 Definitive Traits of a Middle Child
Birth order doesn't automatically impact your personality. But there are some common traits that middle children share—beyond peacekeeping.
13 Bizarre Royal Jobs That Actually Exist
From carving meat to breaking in shoes, the royal family employs a host of royal officials to keep up their...
22 Ways to Stop Feeling Guilty All the Time
All that self-blame can take a major toll on your mental and physical health. Here’s how to retrain your brain...
Remembering My Grandfather
Just who was John Thomas Laver? To Scarborough's Tom Laver, he was a strange, remote grandfather—and a figure who will...
10 Things To Do in Orlando After You’ve Visited Disney World
Got a “been-there, done-that” feeling about the theme park capital of the world? Here are 10 things to do in...
O Christmas Tree! Your Best Christmas Tree Photography
From traditional-looking trees that have been trimmed at home to over-the-top installations on the front yard, these festive photos had...
8 Ways to Enjoy the Holidays with a Blended Family
For blended families, the holidays can be a time when the pressure and strain to be happy unit can become...
The True Story of a Brave, Blind Chicken
From the Reader's Digest archives: How Sam, a blind chicken, taught my family about the dangers and joys of taking...
6 Fall Activities to Try This Year—That Aren’t Apple Picking
You've already taste-tested ciders and picked a bunch of apples—here's how to get off the beaten path.
54,000 Portraits: One Photographer Captures the Many Faces of Canada
Through his Canadian Mosaic Project, photographer Tim Van Horn of Red Deer, Alta., has woven together 54,000 portraits...
How a Complete Stranger Saved a Dying Girl’s Life
In 2015, college student Kris Chung donated part of his liver to save the life of a child he’d never...
9 Simple Things Mosquitoes Absolutely Hate
Any product with DEET is the gold standard for repelling mosquitoes. But the following will tick off a mosquito, too.
3 Surprising Ways to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Your toothbrush isn't the only tool capable of protecting your teeth—your diet can be a big factor in keeping your...
10 Places Your Kids Need to See Before They Grow Up
Before your kids outgrow the fun of a family vacation and start to go on their own trips without you,...
11 Tips for the Perfect Family-Friendly Beach Picnic
What to pack, what to leave behind, and fun ways to keep everyone cool on a hot day.
5 Ways Parental Pressure Can Cause More Harm Than Good
The road to raising kids is paved with good intentions, but even the most well-intentioned moms and dads can sometimes...
7 Underrated Powers of Middle Children
“Middle child syndrome" describes the feelings of neglect and isolation thought to afflict many middle-born children. But recent research shows...
The Best Canadian Cities to Raise a Family
From access to daycare to cost of food, there are plenty of factors worth considering when choosing where to start...