Kids & Company Blog

The Gift of a Growing Family

Posted on: Friday March 21st, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

So this month we’re addressing growing your family and siblings…It’s fabulously appropriate for my home now because we’re only a few months away from adding another little person to our collection ourselves. Yep, that Kardeshes are growing. A baby girl is scheduled to arrive in June and we’re delighted. My sister shared this video with… [read more]

March is Nutrition Month!

Posted on: Wednesday March 19th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Did you know that the Dietitians of Canada has named March the Nutrition Month? I received some great information from the Dietitians of Canada recently and thought it was important to share with my Kids & Company network. The Dietitians of Canada’s Nutrition Month is “designed to get back to the cooking basics and to… [read more]

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]