Kids & Company Blog

Whip Up Some Love: Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes to Cook with Children

Mother’s Day is a time-honored tradition where we celebrate the incredible women in our lives who have nurtured, cared for, and loved us unconditionally. At Kids & Company, we believe that every Mom deserves to be treated like royalty on this special day. That’s why we’ve put together a delightful menu of – and easy… [read more]


The Ever-Important 18-Month Milestones and the First Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

This blog is written by guest contributor, Dr. Robin Baweja, a Board-Certified Pediatrician specializing in Children’s Mental Health. As a published author of two highly reviewed books – ‘Shawn’s What If’s’ and ‘Dancing All the Way to Brave’ – she has leveraged her expertise to dive into the toy industry, developing toys designed to support… [read more]


How to Choose the Perfect Springtime Sleepwear for Your Baby or Toddler

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  As… [read more]


A Look Back to Forge Ahead: A Letter from our CEO

Victoria Sopik, Kids & Company’s founder and CEO, shares some of the achievements we have gained from working together to prioritize eco-friendly, sustainable measures in all of our child care locations. Plus, we’re excited to share what we have planned as we keep Mother Nature in mind in 2024 and beyond. What a difference a… [read more]


Navigating the Rollercoaster: A Parent’s Guide to Divorce & Co-Parenting

This blog was written by our guest author Shivani Sharda, from Giving Tree Family Law. Giving Tree Family Law is geared towards collaborative family law and mediation (as opposed to contentious litigation), placing children’s interests as a priority in all decisions. This blog addresses divorce and separation,and what it means for young children. It addresses… [read more]


A Green Reading List for Earth Day: Learning with Kindness, Innovation, and Optimism

At Kids & Company we believe in nurturing not only young minds but also instilling values of kindness, responsibility towards our planet, and fostering a sense of optimism for a brighter future. Afterall, Kindness, Innovative, and Optimism are a part of our Kidco values. In this blog, we share a reading list that our educators… [read more]


How to Host an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party for Children

If you’ve ever thrown a children’s birthday party, then you already know how much time, planning, effort and money these celebrations can cost. But there’s another aspect you might not have considered, and that’s the incredible waste they produce – All the tissue and wrapping paper. All the packaged treats. All the one-time-use plates, cutlery… [read more]


Nutritious and Easy: How to Modify Food Textures for Children of All Ages

March is Nutrition Month and to celebrate, Chef Lisa Ruscica, VP of Culinary Operations and Chief Food Ambassador at Kids & Company shares her tips on time-saving techniques in modifying food textures to suit various age groups. Her valuable insights on time-saving approaches will help you in preparing nutritious food for all your children! Chef Lisa creates… [read more]


Five Simple Ways to Teach Children to Conserve Water

World Water Day (celebrated on March 22) is fast-approaching, and this year’s theme is “Water for Peace.” We don’t often recognize water can both help establish peace and be a catalyst for conflict. Our health, food, environment, economy and energy systems rely on a fair, functioning water cycle, and with climate change and population growth… [read more]


The Power of Earth Hour

Started in Sydney, Australia, in 2007 by the World Wide Fund for Nature, Earth Hour has grown into a worldwide event observed in over 190 countries and territories.  March 23rd is the day we are all encouraged to participate in Earth Hour. At 8:30 PM local time, it’s time to switch off your lights as… [read more]