Kids & Company Blog

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]

Fun Food Valentine’s Day Ideas

Posted on: Wednesday February 12th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Will you be my Valentine? Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. I hope you are taking advantage of Kids & Company’s Date Night tonight. It’s a perfect way to spend some time with your Valentine – and I’m sure your little ones will love spending an evening with their best friends and teachers! Do you have… [read more]

Date Night, What’s Date Night?!

Posted on: Monday February 10th, 2014

Posted by: Denise Kelly

It’s that romantic month of February as I write this and time to reflect way back on those early Valentine’s Days spent at the Kelly’s and the lack of date nights! I am trying hard to remember those dates with my husband of 25 years but for some reason I remember two little ones with… [read more]

Sleep Training

Posted on: Thursday February 6th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Sleep training is one of the most controversial and stressful issues for parents. Not necessarily just in the first year but with my eighth child, my husband and I had a middle of the night visitor for five years! It was actually 29 years ago that I was expecting my first son. I certainly didn’t… [read more]

Make Breakfast an Important Part of your Day!

Posted on: Wednesday February 5th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Health Canada recommends that everyone should enjoy breakfast every day. A healthy balanced breakfast should include 3 of the 4 food groups. Children who eat breakfast are known to be more alert and content. I know that it is far too easy to grab a banana or granola bar on the way out the door… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Super Bowl XLVIII Fun Food Ideas

Posted on: Wednesday January 29th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Will you and your family be watching the Super Bowl this Sunday? Or maybe attending a Super Bowl party with family and friends? Are you looking for great meals and snacks to make for your family party – all child-approved? I’ve got you covered! If you’re looking for meal favourites, my previous blogs are a… [read more]

The Great Foodini

Posted on: Friday January 24th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

Let me begin by sharing a bit about myself, then we’ll get into the contents of this article. For many years I fancied myself quite the Cooking Light expert. Several friends and colleagues would ask me my opinion on how to prepare home cooked meals with fresh ingredients that were healthy and delicious. I was… [read more]

Kidco Kitchen Hearty Party Kale and Red Lentil Stew

Posted on: Wednesday January 22nd, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

According to the Huffington Post, last year Kale was known to be even “cooler than cucumbers!” On the newest version of the Kidco Kitchen menu set to launch shortly, I made sure to include a delicious recipe with this popular super-food. I’m sure it will be a hit with our children! Kale is a dark… [read more]

Kidco Kuts Vancouver Launch!

Posted on: Tuesday January 21st, 2014

Posted by: Kidco Plus

  We are so excited to announce that Kidco Kuts is launching in Vancouver! We are partnering with Shears 2 U Mobile Hairstylists to bring Kidco Kuts to our locations throughout the Vancouver area. Children will now have the opportunity to get their haircut on a monthly basis by a friendly, professional and experienced hairstylist…. [read more]