Kids & Company Blog

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]

Root’n Toot’n Veggies

Posted on: Friday September 26th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The end of summer does not have to mean the end of shopping local for your fresh veggies. With the changing of the seasons comes a brand new set of local veggies to try. Autumn produces a plethora of delicious root vegetables and seasonal fruits. Fall means in with local squashes, pumpkins, potatoes and more!  These fall… [read more]

Hearty Herbs!

Posted on: Wednesday September 17th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

 The Kidco Kitchen uses fresh herbs in almost all of our entrees and dips, besides adding delicious flavour to our dishes, many of these herbs also pack a nutritional punch!  Fresh herbs can be found year round in the supermarket and are also easy houseplants. Growing your own herbs is a great way to introduce… [read more]

Stopping the Sweet Tooth

Posted on: Wednesday September 10th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen philosophy includes no added sugars in any of our delicious meals, this is because we know the importance of stopping a sweet tooth from developing at a young age. Added sugar in baby’s diet sets them on a path to a lifetime of overeating, because the earlier your palate acquires the taste for… [read more]

Very Vegetarian!

Posted on: Wednesday September 3rd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The Kidco Kitchen serves up a delicious protein packed vegetarian dish once a week to our children across the country! We cater to all different types of vegetarians at the Kidco Kitchen; from pesco-vegetarians to vegans. We believe serving one vegetarian meal a week will help to increase the children’s palate to plant based proteins… [read more]

Back to School!  

Posted on: Thursday August 28th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Fall is around the corner and you and your little ones are getting ready for back to school! Along with the return of backpacks and agendas is the dreaded school lunch! However, making lunch for your little one can be quick and easy while giving them all the nutrition they need. Kidco Kitchen recommends purchasing… [read more]

Outdoor play, the Kidco way!

Posted on: Wednesday August 27th, 2014

Posted by: Sue Purser

What will the children play with? Why isn’t there a slide or monkey bars? Will there be enough for my child to do? These are just a few of the questions that arise when some parents tour Kids & Company outdoor play spaces. As you may know, we have built many child care centres over the… [read more]

The Benefits of Play!

Posted on: Monday August 25th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

In my family, we’ve always had lots of play. With eight children, they all at some point another played with each other and kept busy with great pretend games, sports play and sensory activities (even if that means making a mud pit in the backyard!). It is so important for children to explore through play… [read more]

Tasty Tomatoes!

Posted on: Thursday August 21st, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Canada has amazing fresh from the vine tomatoes all summer long!  Tomatoes are a staple in the summer time whether you are adding them to salads, hamburgers, or simply eating them sliced with your breakfast.  The Kidco Kitchen has been taking advantage of the delicious local tomatoes in our chili’s, salsa, jambalaya, sauces and more!… [read more]