Kids & Company Blog

Meet the Family: Taking a Stand Against Bullying

Posted on: Friday February 19th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

To celebrate this year’s Pink Shirt Day, one of our Kids & Company families took a creative stance against bullying. Jaxsen (a preschooler at our Richmond, BC centre) and his Dad, Lito, had the idea to design and distribute pink shirts to his classmates in honour of this day, bringing awareness to anti-bullying initiatives. Pink… [read more]

Navigating Toddlerhood

Posted on: Thursday February 11th, 2021

Posted by: WeeSleep

Toddlers are born boundary-pushers, not that this is a bad thing! It is a part of their natural development and the way they learn. Although this is true, they LOVE structure and routine. They love being able to predict what comes next and to take part in decision making. When their routine shifts or isn’t… [read more]

Unique Ideas for Celebrating Valentine’s Day!

Posted on: Friday February 5th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Ideas for Families  Make a gourmet meal together. There are lots of paid classes available but with kids around you might want to go at your own pace, so just dust off a recipe book, head to Google or our Kidco Kitchen Website. Focus on things you love in restaurants but never make at home. … [read more]

Tips for Choosing Child Care

Posted on: Wednesday January 27th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

By Kids & Company Choosing child care for your family is a very important decision. You want to find a safe, healthy environment that supports the social, physical, intellectual, creative and emotional development of your children. You also want an option that works well for your family’s schedule and needs. We have taken our years… [read more]

Sensory Play: What It Is and Easy Sensory Ideas for at Home

Posted on: Friday January 15th, 2021

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

We talk about sensory play at Kids & Company all the time. You might see our sensory bins and water tables in use in the classrooms, at standing height for a child to easily explore different textures and objects and their behaviour. Or tactile tools and toys on low shelves for children to be able… [read more]

5 Ways to Take Better Photos of Your Kids

Posted on: Wednesday January 13th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Article was written by Lucy Roberts exclusively for kidsandcompany.com. Parents always want more quality photos of their kids. But a lot of the time it can be hard to capture the perfect shots, and in recent times this has only become a bigger issue. Granted, people have faced far bigger problems of late, and we… [read more]

These Resources Will Make You a More Effective Parent at Every Stage

Posted on: Tuesday January 5th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

By Kristin Louis Photo via Rawpixel Children grow and develop so fast that parents can have a hard time keeping up. At the same time, you are constantly learning and growing as a parent, too. These resources can make things easier, and help you parent more effectively, at every stage of development. Kids & Company… [read more]

The Biggest Sleep Issues during the Holidays & How to Fix Them!

Posted on: Thursday December 17th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

By WeeSleep HQ The holidays are almost here! That means (possible COVID friendly) visits to and from friends and family, sugary goodies, late nights, and … very tired babies and toddlers! Often, we get so caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday season that we take our little ones’ sleep for granted. More than… [read more]

Finding the humour in 2020

Posted on: Friday December 11th, 2020

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

We are on the brink of a very tough winter. That reality is getting more and more real with every shorter and colder day, every alarming news broadcast, and every new change. Our hearts break for those who are losing loved ones. For those lucky enough to not be personally impacted, there are still major… [read more]

commUNITY: Starting a business amidst a pandemic

Posted on: Wednesday December 2nd, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

By: Deanna Burger I’m an optimistic person. I firmly believe we will be in a better place when this pandemic has run its course. Industries will be stronger and more innovative; we will form deeper personal connections and the way we work will be reflective of our actual lives (not our IG lives). That being… [read more]