Kids & Company Blog

The Best Parenting Tip I Know

Posted on: Monday February 1st, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Parents are really into parenting tips.   Being a parent myself, I get it.  We want something easy— a back pocket solution that can be implemented quickly in moments of meltdown, defiance, bewilderment, etc. Perhaps more than easy, we want something effective, something that will work regardless of who our children are or the circumstances we’re… [read more]

Something’s Brewing

Posted on: Wednesday January 27th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Now that the cold, snowy winter has settled in there’s nothing like that feeling of warmth from a hot soup soothing your throat after a chilly outing! That’s why this week we’re talking all about how to make the perfect homemade soup! The first major decision in soup making is the stock or broth you’ll… [read more]

Parenting Hacks: Sick baby or child edition

Posted on: Thursday January 21st, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

All parents know that “Uh-oh!” moment when you realize your child isn’t just cranky – he’s sick.  Here are a few parenting hacks for those times when your little ones are under the weather. Stomach Flu/Vomiting: Put an extra set of sheets on the crib or bed when your child has the stomach flu.  Use… [read more]

Desserts Done Date Cheap

Posted on: Wednesday January 20th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Medjool dates are unlike normal dates in that they are more succulent and naturally sweet, establishing the perfect substitute for sugar in your child’s sweets. There are a little over 60 calories each, but don’t let this stark number scare you away. The calories in these dates come from the high concentration of carbohydrates in… [read more]

Featured Recipe: Kidco Kitchen Piri Piri Chicken

Posted on: Thursday January 14th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Sweet, smoky, and a little spicy, could you ask for a better-rounded dish than Piri Piri Chicken? In winter when the snow covers the world in a sheet of white and things may seem a bit monotonous, this dish is sure to liven up your chilly evenings! This warming feast may be a dish whose… [read more]

Parenting Hacks: Cold Weather Edition

Posted on: Tuesday January 12th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Cold temperatures, snow and all of the accompanying outerwear can eat precious minutes out of your daily routines and make getting outside feel like a headache.  We’ve asked our savvy Kidco Staff and found some great images from our favourite photo resources (thanks Pinterest!) to come up with the cold weather parenting hacks you need… [read more]

Welcome Winter Menu!

Posted on: Wednesday January 6th, 2016

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Hello Kids & Company Families, We hope you have had wonderful holidays spent with families and friends and filled with love and lots of yummy food.  I spent my holidays with my beautiful family cozying up by the fire, going on sleigh rides, skiing, skating and most of all spreading the holiday spirit.  I was… [read more]

A Kid-Friendly New Year’s Eve

Posted on: Wednesday December 23rd, 2015

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Going to an adult party on New Year’s Eve may be fun, but spending quality time with your kiddies to ring in the New Year can also be a blast. With these tips you can invite another family over to spend your night with or throw a kids included party, but however you do it… [read more]

Livening up Leftovers

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Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The holidays are in full swing, which means leftovers are soon to be abundant. Many consider this overflow of food to be an unfortunate guest that has overstayed its welcome, but now you’ll be see it in a different light with these fun ways to transform your leftovers into brand new meals without the extra cost… [read more]

Ethnic Diversity  

Posted on: Thursday December 17th, 2015

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

For the month of December Kidco Kiddies have been learning all about Ethnic Diversity in the Kidco Kitchen Nutrition Curriculum. They have been celebrating different cultures and food differences.  The children have being learning about Canada and that there are 195 different countries in the world! We are lucky to live in Canada which is… [read more]