Kids & Company Blog

Kids & Company Summer Camp Program!

Posted on: Monday May 27th, 2013

Posted by: Kidco Curriculum

The weather is getting warmer and your children are getting anxious for summer break… It’s time to sign up for Kids & Company’s Summer Camp Program! Kids & Company has developed a variety of theme-based Camp Programs and is taking registrations now! These programs provide engaging activities to keep children happy and active through exciting… [read more]

Crib or Cradle? Where to start

Posted on: Friday May 24th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Whether you choose to start your baby out in a crib or slowly progress from a cradle or bassinet to a crib, there are a few things that should be considered. Whether you start with a cradle or go right to the crib is all a matter of preference.  We had each of our 8… [read more]

Popular Fruit Popsicles

Posted on: Wednesday May 22nd, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I hope everyone had a great long weekend. Victoria Day weekend marks the beginning of the summer season for my family and me. The summer season brings with it lots of sun, BBQs, long weekends, and celebrations! Want a colourful, delicious and healthy cold snack to make for your children this summer? Try making a… [read more]

We’re Going on a Picnic…

Posted on: Thursday May 16th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I love the idea of taking day trips with the children. When my children were younger we would take walks to the local park, go on day trips to the zoo or explore southern Ontario. These outings would be lots of fun and would keep our family busy for hours! Packing picnic lunches and snacks… [read more]

Excited to be a Grandmother!

Posted on: Wednesday May 15th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As you might imagine, there are many reasons why I  decided to have eight children, but the biggest reason is because I simply love babies! I love babies to the point that I am drawn to and absolutely captivated everyday by any baby that I see. I guess you could say that I am the right woman to be… [read more]

Our Annual Toronto Zoo Event is back!

Posted on: Tuesday May 14th, 2013

Posted by: Kidco Events

SAVE THE DATE! We are thrilled to announce that our annual Kids & Company family event at the Metro Toronto Zoo will be taking place on Sunday June 23rd, 2013. Last year, this event was a huge success with over 700 guests in attendance! We hope to make this year even bigger and better with… [read more]

Mad About Mother’s Day

Posted on: Wednesday May 8th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This month of May is turning into a great one. Not only has the weather this week been absolutely beautiful, a very special weekend is coming up! Mother’s Day is this Sunday, May 12th. Mother’s Day is a great time to honour our mothers and mother figures. As a mother of three wonderful children, I… [read more]

Getting Creative in our Mini Masters Program!

Posted on: Monday May 6th, 2013

Posted by: Kidco Curriculum

Last week in our Toddler Mini Masters Program, the children continued with their unit American artist Viola Frey and looked at her piece entitled “Sculpture in the Desert”. The toddlers examined her  large, over the top sculptures of giant men and women and discussed shape and size. For their art project, the children drew mountains… [read more]

Happy to be Hydrated!

Posted on: Wednesday May 1st, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

With the summer sun peeking out from behind the clouds, there are so many more reasons to spend time outdoors. However, while summer brings fun in the sun, it becomes increasingly easy to lose large amounts of body fluids and become dehydrated. Dehydration occurs when the body loses more fluid then it’s taking in. Being… [read more]

Homework: The fine line between helping them and doing it for them

Posted on: Thursday April 25th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As children progress through school, homework starts to pour in. Some children are able to finish their homework at their after-school programs while others have a hard time focusing after a long day of concentrating at school. By the time homework makes it home, many of us are tempted to over-help our children in order… [read more]