Kids & Company Blog

Empowering Children to Celebrate Individual Identities

Posted on: Tuesday October 31st, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author, Tristan Coolman, President of Pflag Canada York Region. Pflag is an LGBTQ2IA+ support, education, and resource network who hold support  for queer community members and their loved ones. In this spirit of October being LGBT+ History month, this blog explores the connection between Queer history and Halloween,… [read more]

Fostering Kindness and Empathy: Stories for Bullying Prevention Month

Posted on: Friday October 27th, 2023

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In honor of Bullying Prevention Month, we are sharing four fantastic books that help promote three KIDCO values: kindness, diversity, and courageousness, in addition to other important values of self-acceptance and empathy. We believe it’s essential to foster these values in children from an early age to help promote inclusivity and deter bullying behaviours.  … [read more]

50 Tips and Tricks to Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween

Posted on: Thursday October 19th, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

From fast-fashion costumes to cheap plastic decorations to tons (literally) of individually wrapped treats, October can wreak havoc on more than a scaredy cat’s nerves. But it doesn’t have to: With a little effort and some help from your little monsters, eco-conscious families can make some simple changes to their howling habits for a low-waste… [read more]

Healthy Ways to Instill Resilience in Children

Posted on: Tuesday October 10th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author Gurman Randhawa, a Register Psychotherapist with The Giving Tree Centre, a children’s mental health clinic comprised of an experienced team of mental health professionals (child psychologists & psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and parent coaches) who help kids and families develop the awareness, skills and capacity… [read more]

3 Halloween Activities That Engage All The Senses for Children 6 and Under

Posted on: Thursday October 5th, 2023

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Halloween is just around the corner, and at Kids & Company, we’re always looking for ways to make the holiday special for our children. This year, we’re sharing a trio of activities that are not only safe and fun for children under 6 but also engage their senses in delightful ways.  Even better, you can… [read more]

The Power of Books to Help Foster Emotional and Mental Well-Being

Posted on: Wednesday October 4th, 2023

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Books can help play an important role in nurturing the emotional and mental resilience  of our children. This Mental Health Awareness Month, we are sharing three books that speak to these themes, impart valuable lessons, and encourage discussions on mental and emotional well-being.  “I Am Love” by Susan Verde This book explores the theme of… [read more]

Three Simple Ways to Raise Eco-Conscious Children

Posted on: Monday October 2nd, 2023

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Good news: Studies show children across the world know that they need to protect the planet. Since being a good eco-citizen starts at home, here are a few things you can do to make sustainability as easy as One-Two-Three.  If you’re an eco-conscious parent, we have some news you’ll find reassuring: Canada’s youth genuinely care… [read more]

Why Being Eco-Conscious Is Important to Kids & Company

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Kids & Company’s founder and CEO Victoria Sopik cares about our planet, and she knows you do, too. Read on to find out how Kids & Company is prioritizing eco-friendly, sustainable practices in our child care centres and our communities. As a mother of eight (and grandmother of 15), I know first-hand how tough it… [read more]

Raising “Upstanders”: What Difference Can One Word Make for Bullying Prevention?

Posted on: Thursday September 28th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author Ulrica Jobe, a Parenting Coach with The Giving Tree Centre, a children’s mental health clinic comprised of an experienced team of mental health professionals (child psychologists & psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and parent coaches) who help kids and families develop the awareness, skills and capacity… [read more]

Food Safety in the Kidco Kitchens

Posted on: Monday September 18th, 2023

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At Kids & Company, ensuring our children thrive in a safe environment is our number one priority. Our children receive food service provided exclusively by the Kidco Kitchen, which are commissaries and satellite kitchens that are owned and operated by Kids & Company. In light of the recent E.Coli outbreak in Calgary, we are sharing… [read more]