Family

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...


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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...


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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...