Kids & Company Blog

The Doubled Edged Sword of Fibre

Posted on: Wednesday September 21st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

We all know that fibre is good as it helps strengthen the gut muscles, improving the ability for food to pass through our digestive system. However, you may have also heard that high fiber diets are bad, causing bloating, reductions in mineral absorption, and other negative effects. So then the question that naturally follows is,… [read more]

Chore boards, family hugs and other adventures in trying to build routine

Posted on: Tuesday September 20th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

I know (I know, I know, I know) how important routine is. But it’s sooooo hard for me. And it’s been a murky and ugly transition from leading a life of spontaneity and doing-what-we-want-when-we-want to having some semblance of structure for our family. Changing baby’s diaper and putting said baby down four seconds later in… [read more]

Harvest Season

Posted on: Wednesday September 14th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Don’t fret now that Summer’s coming to an end, smile because now we get to enjoy the harvest season!!! September marks the beginning of harvest season, which means farmers are reaping, gathering, and storing grains and other grown fresh produce during the autumn while the food is at its ripest and best. Now is the… [read more]

BBQ Tips and Tricks

Posted on: Wednesday September 7th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Ever wondered why cooking your food on the BBQ tastes so much better than in the oven? In addition to the smoky and nutty flavour a barbeque provides, there is a chemical response known as the Maillard reaction, which happens when the high heat from the grill breaks down the food’s proteins into amino acids,… [read more]

Indoor & Outdoor Safety

Posted on: Thursday September 1st, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

To me, the transition from August to September always feels like a new year. I was always so so excited to get everyone off to school and often a new room in child care…from toddler to preschool! It is almost like the start of a new calendar year. September is a time to take stock of… [read more]

The Dreaded Bagged Lunch

Posted on: Wednesday August 31st, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Dreaded Bagged Lunch…………. While your children were young, you were able to avoid it. Daycare and camp prepared lunch and snacks and you just dropped them off and didn’t have to worry about it. Now September is rolling around, your kiddie is starting big kid school, and they’re not the only one with homework!… [read more]

First Aid for Choking

Posted on: Thursday August 25th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

It is important to familiarize yourself with First Aid training so you are well prepared in the case of an emergency. Knowing how to quickly and effectively help your child clear a blocked airway and resuscitate them may save their life. Here are step by step guides for infants under the age of 1 and children between… [read more]

We Scream for Healthier Ice Cream!

Posted on: Wednesday August 24th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream. Everyone loves a good ice cream cone, especially during the heat of summer. However, what happens when the tempting ice cream truck is visiting our street a little too often? Kids and adults alike find ice cream hard to resist! Luckily there are many ways… [read more]

Cabbage Slaw

Posted on: Wednesday August 17th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Looking for the perfect food to tie your whole barbeque together? Don’t forget about summer’s favourite side dish; Coleslaw! Coleslaw is a cabbage salad, typically consisting of cabbage, carrots, vinegar and mayonnaise. It pairs well with summer favourites like hamburgers and other barbequed foods. We can thank NYC deli owner Richard Hellmann’s creation of the… [read more]

Step by Step Guide on CPR

Posted on: Tuesday August 16th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Most people don’t think to brush up their skills in First Aid until after an emergency happens. We at Kids & Company believe that it is better to be proactive instead of reactive. Here are step by step guides for performing CPR on infants under the age of 1 and children between the ages of 1 – 8… [read more]