Kids & Company Blog

A Parent Just Trying to Bring the Fun Back

Posted on: Wednesday February 26th, 2020

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

When we first had a baby – seven years and three more children ago – I don’t think I really understood the baby was going to become a real person. Separate from me and complete with a personality and agenda and unique way of living life. When I look at our oldest boys, playing sports… [read more]

All About Avocados

Posted on: Wednesday February 19th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

One thing we know, Avocados are here to stay. Unlike some superfoods that while indeed super, are super hard to find, (I’m looking at you – Aronia Berries) avocados can be found at most local grocery stores. They’re incredibly popular due to their great flavour and rich, creamy texture. Avocados have a total of 20… [read more]

Build a Stronger Relationship with your Kids

Posted on: Friday February 14th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

At Kids & Company, February’s theme is relationships! Our goal is to use our wonderful community of parents and parenting experts to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences.  Today, Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell of Parenting Power™,  have given us some insight on ways to strengthen your relationship with your kids! Here’s what… [read more]

Cross Country Journey: Brittany Fancey

Posted on: Wednesday February 12th, 2020

Posted by: Brittany Fancey

For anyone who has ever done it – you know moving with children is hard. Really hard. That’s the case for a simple move down the street, a move across town and especially, a move across the country. That’s what Kids & Company’s amazing team member, Brittany Fancey did. At Kids & Company, it is… [read more]

How to get your little one to try new foods!

Posted on: Wednesday February 5th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

As a parent, you know the relationship with your child and new foods isn’t always a great one. It can be exhausting trying to encourage them to try even a single bite of food that they’re not interested in. Something we hear all the time at the Kidco Kitchen goes something like this “I’m told… [read more]

Why are there so many birthday parties?!

Posted on: Friday January 31st, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

At Kids & Company, January is our Parenting Hacks month. Our goal is to use our wonderful community of parents and parenting experts to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences.  Today, Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell of Parenting Power™,  have given us some tools to deal with children’s birthday party invites. Let’s get… [read more]

Super Bowl Sunday with your Little One!

Posted on: Wednesday January 29th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This Sunday is Super Bowl Sunday — the Sunday we’ve all been waiting for! While it may be the event you or your significant other have been waiting for — depending on their age, your little ones may not be so excited.  As a parent, you know that keeping little ones entertained can be a… [read more]

Beat the January Blues!

Posted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Have you heard of Blue Monday? If you haven’t, Blue Monday was this past Monday, January 20. According to some experts and some sort of mathematical equation, that date is the most depressing date of the calendar year. While we can’t say this claim is entirely correct — as we don’t have the capacity to… [read more]

How to snack in 2020!

Posted on: Wednesday January 15th, 2020

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Snacks are a hugely important factor in healthy eating for you and your family. You can eat a perfectly healthy smoothie for breakfast, a delicious whole-grain sandwich for lunch and a perfectly balanced dinner of protein, carbohydrates and fat. But then it seemingly falls apart when the snack drawer is opened after dinner — chips,… [read more]

How to Stop Toddlers from Biting

Posted on: Friday January 10th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

At Kids & Company, January is our Parenting Hacks month. Our goal is to use our wonderful community of parents and parenting experts to share their wealth of knowledge and experiences.  Today, Julie Freedman Smith and Gail Bell of Parenting Power™,  have given us some tools to deal with toddlers that are biting! Let’s get… [read more]