Kids & Company Blog: Development & Milestones

What is ’emergent curriculum’ all about?

Posted on: Wednesday December 19th, 2018

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

As the parent of three children, and someone who works alongside some of the brightest Early Childhood Educators in the country, I’ve come to understand and deeply appreciate the Emergent Curriculum philosophy practiced at Kids & Company. Sometimes referred to as cue-based or child-centred learning, the approach is relatively simple in theory, but can be… [read more]

Gifts for Preschoolers: Bring it back to books with this Top 10 list

Posted on: Friday November 30th, 2018

Posted by: Brittany Fancey

With Christmas being less than a month away, every storefront is decked in festive visuals and signs for all of the gifts you absolutely must have this year. If you did your shopping back in July, kudos to you, go -getter! If you did your research and stocked up on Black Friday sales, you are… [read more]

Our Transition Into Child Care

Posted on: Thursday October 11th, 2018

Posted by: Brittany Kostiuk

When I was younger, I had this ideal vision of what kind of parent I would be. I would be involved 150% in my child’s life, but I would also be a professional, career-driven (not to mention incredibly successful!) business woman. I would have it all and be great at everything. By the time I… [read more]

Tips for Potty Training

Posted on: Monday June 18th, 2018

Posted by: Kidco Curriculum

Potty training happens all year round and at different ages and stages, but June is Potty Training Awareness Month and summer is a perfect time to potty train your kids! Why potty train during the summer?• Imagine potty training a child in a bathing suit vs. a snow suit. Do we need to say more?•… [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]

Getting Ready For Baby’s First Haircut

Posted on: Monday March 5th, 2018

Posted by: Kids & Company

Baby’s first haircut can be stressful for new parents and at Beaners Fun Cuts we make haircuts fun for all ages. Our specially trained stylists are fast, fun and masters of distraction. We’ve put together a list of tips to help even the most pro parent prepare for the big moment: Baby’s First Haircut. Timing… [read more]

Why Kids & Company: A Parent’s Perspective

Posted on: Monday January 8th, 2018

Posted by: Kids & Company

My name is Megan and my son has been attending the Victoria Uptown Kids & Company location in BC for the past three years. Kids & Company has been an amazing resource for my family and I can always rely on them to go and above and beyond in the care provided to my son…. [read more]

The Importance of Maintaining a Healthy Routine

Posted on: Tuesday September 26th, 2017

Posted by: Kids & Company

The experts say it all the time; “routine is key”; and it’s true. Here at Kids & Company we know routine is important, not only for the success of your child, but for your sanity as a parent. We interviewed Jennifer Comber, one of our own experts and Area Directors, on the importance of routines… [read more]

Sleep Myths – Shattered!

Posted on: Thursday September 14th, 2017

Posted by: WeeSleep

“Awww so cute; how’s he sleeping?” “Are you getting any sleep?” “Has she slept through the night yet?” Sound familiar? Chances are if you’re a parent, the answer is “yes.” Few topics are so highly discussed as sleep (or lack thereof it!), especially when it comes to babies. And few sleep-related topics are as controversial… [read more]

Toddler talk and late talkers

Posted on: Thursday January 26th, 2017

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

Our oldest didn’t talk early per se, but when he started he was basically in full sentences and had already developed an eloquent and clever linguistic style that would rival the best adult debater. Our youngest was a little later to the party, and although he speaks in sentences LOUDLY and FREQUENTLY, 95% of those… [read more]