Kids & Company Blog: Behaviour

Our dirty little secret…my kids & technology

Posted on: Tuesday November 4th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Ok, I will preface this post by saying that my wife and I are busy working parents, are both educated people and logically, are very aware of the concerns of exposing our 2 young children to excess technology –whether it be TV, iPads, etc –to simply keep the kids busy/occupied.  Of course we should only… [read more]

To Screen, or not to Screen…That is the question.

Posted on: Wednesday October 8th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

It seems logical that this generation of moms wonders what’s best for their kiddos as it relates to technology. After all, I sometimes as an adult wonder where the line should be drawn between “enhancing” our lives and letting it take over. I think I would fit into the category of anti-screen moms if I… [read more]

Sibling Harmony

Posted on: Monday March 31st, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

I grew up in the family of three girls where sibling rivalry was always very  prevalent. In fact as adults I would say in certain circumstances  the sibling rivalry is still there!  Being the youngest of the three I often felt the need to  be careful of what I did and said so as to… [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]

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]

The Importance of Sleep

Posted on: Thursday November 14th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Your child and their sleep is one of the most popular parenting topics. Of my eight babies, I had a few great sleepers, some were okay and one or two that were terrible! The last one (maybe because he was my last), came into bed with my husband and I until he was 5!! Clearly… [read more]

Milestones and Learning Styles: Every Child is Different and Things Have Changed Over the Last 30 Years!

Posted on: Friday September 20th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Watching your child grow and develop new skills is one of the exciting activities that come along with being a parent. It was always a party in our house when the newest member to the family took their first steps or spoke their first words! But even though we were focused on celebrating our child’s… [read more]

The Benefits of Socialization: Child Care and Playgroups

Posted on: Thursday May 30th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

One of the most important issues that parents consider after the birth of their baby is whether to go back to work and if they choose to do so, how should they prepare their family for this. Does one parent stay home? Do they hire a nanny? Do they send the baby to a child… [read more]

Tidy up time: The importance of cleaning up their own mess

Posted on: Thursday February 28th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

I have always encouraged each and every one of my children to clean up their own mess as well as helping their siblings or friends clean up their messes. They are allowed to make their own food and eat (in certain approved spaces!), through out the house- as long as they cleaned up!   Asking… [read more]