Kids & Company Blog

Separation Anxiety, Transitions & What to Bring on Your Child’s First Day

Posted on: Friday August 27th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

As things begin to resemble our pre-covid “normal” ⏤ many parents have been thinking about what the return to child care may be like for their children after extended time at home with family. This fall will be the first time many little ones will be away from home as they attend child care for… [read more]

Want the Best Shoes for Your Kids? 5 Expert Tips for Back-To-School Shopping

Posted on: Friday August 20th, 2021

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Written by Dr. Michael Ryan Director of R&D, Kintec You don’t need an expert to tell you how fast your kids (and their feet) grow! In fact, it’s not unusual for children’s feet to grow up to two sizes in one year. No wonder parents feel like they’re always shopping for new shoes. With the added pressure… [read more]

Food Flavour Combinations That Just Work!

Posted on: Thursday August 12th, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Cooking can be daunting for many, especially when trying to figure out what flavours work well together. Trying to get your kids to try new foods is a challenge and making sure the food you want them to try tastes good is key (adults also enjoy delicious food!). While there are many different ways to… [read more]

Productivity Hacks From a Dedicated Mompreneur

Posted on: Friday August 6th, 2021

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Hi there!  My name is Robin Kovitz and I am the Owner and President of Baskits Inc.  At Baskits we create, produce and deliver the most beautifully elegant gifts, and are especially well known for our spectacular gift baskets and gift boxes.  We have been fortunate to be named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies by… [read more]

3 Tips to Help Children with Emotional Regulation

Posted on: Friday July 30th, 2021

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Written for Kids & Company by Julia Swaigen (MSW, RSW), the Founder and Director of Attuned Families Are big feelings taking over your household? One of the most challenging parts of parenting is helping your child with emotional regulation. It is also one of the most important parts of parenting. When you help your child… [read more]

Socialization: What to expect at different ages

Posted on: Friday July 16th, 2021

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As Early Childhood Educators, we hear it all too often…I’m worried about my child. Why don’t they play with the other children? Are they having trouble making friends? I wonder if they don’t like the other children. How come my child plays all by themselves?  It’s not uncommon to have these concerns as socialization is… [read more]

Our Experience on BT & Tips for Encouraging Adventurous Eating

Posted on: Friday July 9th, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

2021 has been a year of many firsts, including the opportunity for Kids & Company to be featured on Breakfast Television! Let me tell you, show business is a whole different world. It’s a lot of blood, sweat, and tears – but also a lot of fun with no shortage of chances to learn, grow… [read more]

Our Summer Menu is Here!

Posted on: Friday July 2nd, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen is launching the Summer Menu as we slowly but surely emerge from the grips of the pandemic. With each menu that we produce, we continually incorporate parents’ feedback and updated recommendations from Canada’s Food Guide to find the perfect recipe combinations to keep your children eating each day! While we are keeping… [read more]

Outdoor Activities to Try This Summer!

Posted on: Friday June 25th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

This Monday, June 21 marked the summer solstice! Besides being the first official day of summer, this is the day when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, making it the longest day in the year. With all this extra sunlight, you may be wondering how to keep your little ones busy on… [read more]

TransParent: Harder than we thought

Posted on: Thursday June 17th, 2021

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Please be aware that this blog contains mature content regarding adolescent mental health. Click here to read “Chapter 1 – History” Chapter 2 – Harder than we thought   “She/Her/Hers. He/Him/His. They/Them/Theirs.”  Getting used to new pronouns is more difficult than you would think! Learning to use the new name was easy peasy, but we… [read more]