Kids & Company Blog

Healthy Snacks for Back to School

Posted on: Wednesday September 4th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Each September brings change to our routines. This is the time to break free of our old habits and start fresh with the new (school) year! A simple way to add a little more nutrients into your family’s life is through healthy snacks. Something we can always be sure our kiddies will eat is their… [read more]

The Impact of Music on Child Development

Posted on: Thursday August 29th, 2019

Posted by: Chelsea Kennedy

I had the opportunity to interview the lovely Nancy Kopman on the importance of music in child development. Nancy is a songwriter and recording artist who specializes in creating educational music for children that helps foster their development. To her, music is more than a universal language. She believes that music is a communication tool… [read more]

How to Deal with Picky Eaters

Posted on: Wednesday August 28th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you are the parent of a picky eater it’s easy to understand how frustrating this might be at times, however, studies show that picky eating is a normal rite of passage for children. Picking eating can often be avoided or be less of a problem if you expose your child to a variety of… [read more]

The Benefits of Eating Together as a Family

Posted on: Wednesday August 21st, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

With any family whether big or small, there’s no doubt that it’s a challenge to enjoy a family meal together. Work commitments, sporting events and school schedules are typically what keep most families from enjoying this valuable family time together. However, research shows that children who have meals with their families are more likely to… [read more]

Kids in the Kitchen: Getting kids interested in cooking

Posted on: Wednesday August 14th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The thought of getting your little ones involved in the kitchen might seem like a huge step, but it doesn’t have to be! Having the kiddies help out can be as small as letting them choose which fruit they get as a snack each afternoon, or sprinkling a garnish on top of a finished dish…. [read more]

What’s the deal with gut health?

Posted on: Wednesday August 7th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

After a long-weekend of indulgences, you may be thinking about your families and your own health. A few too many hot dogs, scoops of ice cream or handfuls of chips may leave you with some unpleasant effects in your tummy. A poor diet can cause good bacteria in our gut to go out-of-wack. An imbalance… [read more]

Easy and Kid-Friendly Road Trip Snacks!

Posted on: Wednesday July 31st, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you’re Canadian, you likely have something on your mind. I know I do…. The long weekend! It’s finally (almost) here! Many Canadians take this long weekend as an opportunity to drive to the lake or cottage, go camping, or take a road trip somewhere new with their family. As you likely know, travelling in… [read more]

Ripe for the Picking!

Posted on: Wednesday July 24th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

In the summer months, you don’t have to travel very far to buy local berries because they grow in every Canadian province and U.S state! My family and I always count down the days to when we can get our hands on these juicy, delicious treats.  Hand-picking berries or other fruits is a wonderful (and… [read more]

How to Introduce the Concept of Money to Children

Posted on: Friday July 19th, 2019

Posted by: Chelsea Kennedy

I had the opportunity to interview the lovely and wise Lesley-Anne Scorgie on how to introduce the concept of money to children. Lesley-Anne is a best-selling author, speaker, soon-to-be mother and well-known financial guru. We began our discussion speaking about what age children start to understand the concept of money. Lesley-Anne mentioned her own experience… [read more]

Decrease your Waste in the Kitchen!

Posted on: Wednesday July 17th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It’s without a doubt that the kitchen is the biggest waste producer in most households. Between food waste and packaging, there is a ton of garbage that comes from the kitchen. It’s estimated that more than half of the food produced in Canada is lost or wasted, which is almost $2,000 of food wasted per… [read more]