Kids & Company Blog: Behaviour

Tips to Support Your Child This Holiday Season

Posted on: Tuesday November 26th, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

Bio: Sylvia Corzato is a Parent Consultant and Behaviour Coach as well as the founder of Success in Steps. Success in Steps helps overwhelmed and frustrated parents spend less time on challenges and behaviours and more time enjoying their family. Sylvia founded Success in Steps in 2016 in response to a growing need for a tailored… [read more]

How to Deal with Picky Eaters

Posted on: Wednesday August 28th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you are the parent of a picky eater it’s easy to understand how frustrating this might be at times, however, studies show that picky eating is a normal rite of passage for children. Picking eating can often be avoided or be less of a problem if you expose your child to a variety of… [read more]

Kids in the Kitchen: Getting kids interested in cooking

Posted on: Wednesday August 14th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

The thought of getting your little ones involved in the kitchen might seem like a huge step, but it doesn’t have to be! Having the kiddies help out can be as small as letting them choose which fruit they get as a snack each afternoon, or sprinkling a garnish on top of a finished dish…. [read more]

Decrease your Waste in the Kitchen!

Posted on: Wednesday July 17th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It’s without a doubt that the kitchen is the biggest waste producer in most households. Between food waste and packaging, there is a ton of garbage that comes from the kitchen. It’s estimated that more than half of the food produced in Canada is lost or wasted, which is almost $2,000 of food wasted per… [read more]

What is STEM learning and does my child need it?

Posted on: Friday July 5th, 2019

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

   We are currently expecting our fourth and the one major insight I have after seven years of parenting is this: kids, like real people, are all very different. Our three kids have vastly different personalities, interests, skills and needs. I’ve been surprised at how uniquely we need to structure their routines, boundaries and education… [read more]

Socialization: What to Expect at Different Ages

Posted on: Tuesday June 25th, 2019

Posted by: Brittany Fancey

As Early Childhood Educators, we hear it all too often…I’m worried about my child. Why don’t they play with the other children? Are they having trouble making friends? I wonder if they don’t like the other children. How come my child plays all by themselves? It’s not uncommon to have these concerns as socialization is… [read more]

Raising a Child with Autism: Interview with a Parent

Posted on: Monday April 8th, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

April is Autism Awareness Month! This initiative is a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Those of you who have read my previous blogs will remember my younger brother Jason has… [read more]

Learning Through Play

Posted on: Thursday March 14th, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

My name is Sarah and I’ve been working with children in their early years for the past 13 years.  I worked overseas as a teacher in England and China then continued my career in the childcare sector here in Toronto.  While working at Kids & Company, I’ve worked as a Preschool ECE, Assistant Director, Centre… [read more]

Growing Up With Autism

Posted on: Thursday April 26th, 2018

Posted by: Kids & Company

Once you know me, it does not take long before you know I have a brother, whose name is Jason.  He is one of my best friends, a hilarious guy and a large part of my daily life.  We love cooking together and going out for meals, spending Friday nights at the bowling alley, shopping… [read more]

Handling Temper Tantrums

Posted on: Tuesday February 27th, 2018

Posted by: Kids & Company

Let’s face it – Temper tantrums are bound to happen. Funny thing is, before I became a parent, I used to think only “spoiled kids” threw temper tantrums – boy was I wrong! Temper tantrums happen with any child and being spoiled has nothing to do with it! Truth be told, I’ve accepted the reality… [read more]