Kids & Company Blog

Leftover Madness

Posted on: Wednesday January 4th, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It happens every year… you make a ton of food to celebrate the holidays, stressing yourself out to make enough to feed all your family and friends, and by the end of the celebration you’re left with more food than you know what to do with. Have no fear, because I’m here to tell you… [read more]

One of a million child care decisions: daycare or dayhome?

Posted on: Thursday December 22nd, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

So you’ve decided you need child care. Perhaps you or your partner are returning to a work schedule or need the all-elusive ‘break’ from parenting once in a while. Or maybe you think your kid(s) could benefit from some peer interaction. Congratulations, because you’ve already made it through some decisions! Now there’s another, especially if… [read more]

A Gift Guide for Kids Who Just Want the Cardboard Box

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Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

I was literally looking for a light sabre that had a shark head as a handle this holiday shopping season and had to stop to give my head a shake. Gift-giving for young kids DOES NOT have to be this complicated and I guarantee you can bring ample joy with some grassroots, thoughtful ideas from… [read more]

New Year’s Eve

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Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

A great way to celebrate New Year’s Eve with the kids is to host a New Year’s Eve party in the day time so everyone can be included in the festivities. Have your family and friends over for brunch to count down the new year at 12 noon and celebrate with confetti wands, streamers and… [read more]

Stock Up on Staples!

Posted on: Wednesday December 21st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

A great way to stay organized in the kitchen during hectic times is to stock up on staple foods, cook in advance, and portion it out for future use. This may sound like an daunting chore, but I’m here to simplify the process and tell you exactly what you need to buy and what you… [read more]

Owen’s Second Birthday Party!

Posted on: Tuesday December 20th, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Being a mother of eight, I’ve seen and organized many birthday parties over the years. I stopped doing parties for my kids once they turned 12, so you can imagine, I’ve experienced a LOT of parties. I’m lucky enough now to be able to stand on the side lines and enjoy my grandkids parties without… [read more]

Managing Sleep & The Holidays

Posted on: Thursday December 15th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

By: Janey Reilly of WeeSleep The holiday season is fast-approaching; while many parents of young children are stressing about last-minute gift purchases, others simply want to get their wee ones and themselves some proper sleep in time for this hectic time of year.Managing an overtired toddler as you host out-of-town guests, or navigating your 6-month… [read more]

Spice Up Your Life!

Posted on: Wednesday December 14th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The holiday season is upon us, and we cannot wait to celebrate together. All of our centres will be hosting a Holiday Party this week for all of you and your kiddies to attend together and enjoy a yummy snack spread! We love our annual holiday parties because it’s a great way to spend quality… [read more]

Why we chose Kids & Company for our boys

Posted on: Thursday December 8th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

It took a while for me to settle into being a mom. I am very Type A, efficient, organized. I had an idea in my head of what it would be like, the things I would do, the baby we would have. And it’s funny to me now, how much I wanted to be prepared… [read more]

Meatless Mondays

Posted on: Wednesday December 7th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Meatless Mondays have been all the rage lately because they are good for your health, the environment, and your wallet. Going meat free one day each week is such a great way to familiarize your kiddies with foods that are nutritious, delicious while also reducing our ecological footprint.  Transitioning your diet towards meatless meals can… [read more]