Kids & Company Blog

Kidco Holiday Festivities!  

Posted on: Thursday December 18th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The holidays are fully upon us and Kids & Company is ready to celebrate! The holidays are a time for celebrating family, friends and all the good fortune that the year has brought us. We invite all of our families to celebrate the holidays with us at our annual holiday parties hosted at each centre!… [read more]

Creepy Crudité!

Posted on: Thursday November 6th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This past week our Kidco children celebrated Halloween by creating some spooky creations with their afternoon veggies!  The children got creative using broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, cherry tomatoes, raisins, pita and our homemade yummy yogurt dip! I was so impressed with the level of creativity and participation from all the sites! To view all of our… [read more]

Our dirty little secret…my kids & technology

Posted on: Tuesday November 4th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Ok, I will preface this post by saying that my wife and I are busy working parents, are both educated people and logically, are very aware of the concerns of exposing our 2 young children to excess technology –whether it be TV, iPads, etc –to simply keep the kids busy/occupied.  Of course we should only… [read more]

Chef Lisa’s West Coast Tour!

Posted on: Thursday October 30th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Next week I will be embarking on a West Coast tour of our sites and kitchens in British Columbia and Alberta!  I am so excited to visit with all of our hardworking chefs and teachers! I will be hosting parent tastings of some of our new yummy menu items at the Vancouver site, Langley Kids… [read more]

Pumpkins Galore!

Posted on: Wednesday October 22nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Pumpkins are a delicious fall squash that are good for more than just carving! Pumpkins are an excellent source of nutrition and have been cultivated for 100’s of years, both as a food source and decoration. Early Native Americans roasted pumpkin strips over campfires and used them as a food source, long before the arrival… [read more]

The Fall Menu is Here!

Posted on: Thursday October 16th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen is so excited for the children to try our new Fall Menu that was just launched! We have really kicked up this new menu with delicious fall root vegetables, warm casseroles and hearty dishes to reflect the chilling temperatures! We have listened to our Kidco Kitchens children’s taste buds and kept old… [read more]

Happy Autumn Harvest!

Posted on: Thursday October 9th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Thanksgiving is a time to celebrate with family, friends and be thankful of all the wonderful food our country provides us!  The Kidco Kitchen is celebrating another successful harvest year by serving up our Kidco Children a special Thanksgiving lunch! On October 9th the children will be dining on Oven Roasted Turkey and Marvelous Mashed… [read more]

To Screen, or not to Screen…That is the question.

Posted on: Wednesday October 8th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

It seems logical that this generation of moms wonders what’s best for their kiddos as it relates to technology. After all, I sometimes as an adult wonder where the line should be drawn between “enhancing” our lives and letting it take over. I think I would fit into the category of anti-screen moms if I… [read more]

Modern Snacking

Posted on: Thursday October 2nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

            The snack industry has exploded in the last couple of decades, making it one of the most profitable sectors in the food industry. With the average North American consuming 50% of their food from snacks, it is no wonder that these industries continue to grow! The snack industry’s foundation rests… [read more]

Ages and Stages of Play!

Posted on: Monday September 29th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

To follow up on my previous blog post about the importance of play, I thought I would share how children play at different ages. As every stage of development is drastically different, their ability to play will be too. Of course younger babies can’t toddle over to a toy and explore, but as a parent… [read more]