Kids & Company Blog

The Arrival of Child #2 – How Not To Do It

Posted on: Friday March 14th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

As this month we are discussing all things “siblings”, I just thought I would share the crazy story of how our son (Joshua) arrived into this world (and how I got to share the news to my then 2 year old daughter Jainie). So, I will preface this story by saying my wife and I… [read more]

Fun with Food and Nutrition – Mix a Fruit Salad!

Posted on: Thursday March 13th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I came across the ‘Mix a Fruit Salad” game recommended for preschool-aged children while looking through a newsletter issued by our Public Health Nutritionist in Nova Scotia. While I’m not one to suggest playing with your food, I do love this fun food activity. Looking for ways to have your children play together? The whole… [read more]

The Importance of Siblings: Unconditional Love

Posted on: Monday March 10th, 2014

Posted by: Denise Kelly

When I asked my children what was the best part about having a sibling, it amazed me how similar their answers were. She said “effortless company and companionship”. He said “having a friend within reach”. Later themselves were both amazed of their similar heartfelt answers.   Great to know as a parent your own children… [read more]

Helping Young Children Adjust to a New Baby Sibling : Toddlers

Posted on: Friday March 7th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Spring brings new babies! I had three spring babies myself! A wonderful time to be on mat leave and a great time to toilet train, the summer after they turn two…. When I had my children, I bought a “cabbage patch baby” for the new brother or sister and presented “their baby” to them at… [read more]

Family-Style Dining at Home

Posted on: Wednesday March 5th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This month’s focus at Kids & Company is children and their relationships with others whether at home with siblings or at school and child care with their peers. I know when my children were younger, I always wanted to instil relationships and a friendships between them. Even though they may drive each other crazy when… [read more]

Defining Time Together

Posted on: Friday February 28th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

My husband and I were delighted when grandma and grandpa asked if they could take our little guy for a sleep over a few Friday weekends ago. Ahhh…A night on the town just the two of us. Who knows maybe we even get to a restaurant at an adult-like hour, say, 7:30p.m.? Victory! It was… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Tandoori Chicken

Posted on: Wednesday February 26th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Yesterday, the Vancouver Head Chef sent me a picture of the delicious lunch meal that was served across the country at all of our Kids & Company locations. We served Tandoori Chicken and Naan Bread with a Cucumber Raita Salad – Yum! It was a big hit! Parents really seemed to like the picture that… [read more]

As a Parent, Sometimes Practical Beats Romance…right?

Posted on: Thursday February 20th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Admittedly, my wife and I are quite new to having date nights – period.  With 2 young kids and no family in town to speak of, we have been out on a “date” only a few times in 4 years (when the in-laws were in town, etc).  And quite frankly, we were just never sure… [read more]

Save Time in the Kitchen – Texture Modification for Different Age Groups!

Posted on: Wednesday February 19th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Believe me, I totally understand how busy today’s parents are. I know when my children were younger I was always looking for different ways to create a few extra minutes in a day. Especially when your children are young, dinner time meals can be a lot of work. Maybe you have a 10 month old… [read more]

Parenthood Challenge: Finding time for your Spouse

Posted on: Friday February 14th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

One of the biggest challenges of (new) parenthood is not forgetting your spouse or partner. It’s hard when the majority of your day is focused on making sure that that child is taken care of. But, it’s also very important to have that down time and focus on that relationship you had before the child… [read more]