Kids & Company Blog

5 Eco-Friendly and Child-Friendly Gardening Tips

Posted on: Thursday May 23rd, 2024

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If the age-old proverb, “April showers bring May flowers” is even remotely accurate, many of us are going to have exceptional gardens this summer! Gardening is a fantastic way to engage your children in sustainable practices while nurturing their love for nature. From seed to sprout, here are five child-friendly gardening ideas that not only… [read more]

How Flaxseed Can Supercharge Children’s Nutrition: Unlocking the Secrets of this Superfood

Posted on: Tuesday May 7th, 2024

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Flaxseed has gained quite a lot of attention as a nutritional superfood in the last few years. In this blog, we explore the countless benefits of flaxseed and discover why it deserves a place in your kitchen. At Kids & Company, we use flaxseed in many of our Kidco Kitchen baked good recipes! So what… [read more]

The Power of Fresh Air and Naps: A Guide for Happy, Healthy Babies and Toddlers

Posted on: Monday April 29th, 2024

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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.  … [read more]

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

Posted on: Wednesday April 24th, 2024

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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)

Posted on: Tuesday April 23rd, 2024

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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

Posted on: Thursday April 18th, 2024

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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

Posted on: Friday April 12th, 2024

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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

Posted on: Wednesday April 10th, 2024

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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

Posted on: Tuesday April 9th, 2024

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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

Posted on: Monday March 25th, 2024

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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]