Kids & Company Blog

Sibling Rivalry and Our High Hopes for Two Brothers

Posted on: Friday April 15th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

When we found out we were having a second boy, my husband and I were pretty thrilled. There just seems something special about two boys roaming the world together, having each others’ backs and being good brothers. Those of you laughing already see where this is going. Porter and Oscar are only 3 and 1,… [read more]

Figuring out Finger Foods

Posted on: Wednesday April 13th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Babies that are younger are used to being fed by others and are used to the same basic texture of mushy, pureed baby foods. While many parents are concerned over the transition from diapers to toilets a big transition in baby’s life is the transition from baby food to adult foods and to self-feeding when… [read more]

Finned Frenzy

Posted on: Wednesday April 6th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Fish is always a great way to bring your family together no matter what the season. Serving a hardy baked fish with a bread crumb topping is great for a winter by-the-fire treat, while a lightly glazed grilled fish is great for a fun summer dinner on the porch. This versatile food is not only… [read more]

Mixing Up Your Meatloaf

Posted on: Wednesday March 30th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

For the many who have grown up on Sunday night meatloaf, they know exactly what their “perfect” meatloaf should taste like. Meatloaf is one of the most celebrated comfort foods out there, which is why we have dedicated an entire post to this delicious dish! For those who already know what their perfect meatloaf is,… [read more]

Getting Young Children to Eat: My two biggest mistakes

Posted on: Tuesday March 29th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

The two biggest mistakes I’ve made when it comes to fostering healthy eating habits in my two-year-old daughter and four-year-old son are: 1.  Paying too much attention to what/how much they eat. 2.  Giving them too many choices regarding what/how much they eat. When I share these mistakes with other parents in my Wholeplay classes,… [read more]

The Cauliflower Craze

Posted on: Wednesday March 23rd, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

A low carb and gluten free diet doesn’t make one leap for joy in the same way a pizza, muffin, casserole, and tortilla diet would. But what if I told you these are one in the same?  Introducing the cauliflower! It is gluten free, low carb, and most importantly, can be used to make all… [read more]

See what Emma’s eating? The positive impact of eating with peers

Posted on: Tuesday March 22nd, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Say the words “picky eater” and you may get strong reactions. Some parents will tell you woefully how their child will only eat white food while others report that Junior has the palate of Julia Child. At some point, most parents deal with a child who is resistant to new foods. Yes, you do hear… [read more]

How do you know you don’t like it if you’ve never tried it?

Posted on: Thursday March 17th, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

I cringe whenever that phrase sneaks out of my mouth because I’m caught in that awkward life phase where I still remember being a kid perplexed at the things my parents said but I’ve also become a mother exasperated at the stubborn, faulty and maddening logic of a Picky Eater. Our one-year-old isn’t the issue;… [read more]

March is Nutrition Month!

Posted on: Wednesday March 16th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This year our Kidco Kitchen Nutrition Curriculum has been off to a great start.  In January, the children learned all about potatoes and February’s curriculum was all about carrots. We learned where potatoes and carrots come from and tried growing our own and documenting all the changes we saw! This month we are focusing on… [read more]

Bewitched by Barley

Posted on: Wednesday March 9th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Staying inside by the fire with a bowl of steaming hot stew with loved ones watching the snow fall is the perfect winter scene. This winter add some barley to the mix! With its hardy flavour and filling fiber, barley will be your new favourite grain for the winter time. In addition to the warm… [read more]