Kids & Company Blog: From the Experts

The Power of Fresh Air and Naps: A Guide for Happy, Healthy Babies and Toddlers

Posted on: Monday April 29th, 2024

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This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  … [read more]

Preparing Your Child for Spring Forward: Navigating Daylight-Saving Time Like a Pro

Posted on: Friday March 1st, 2024

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This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  Ah,… [read more]

Tips to Foster a Love of Reading & Cultivate Early Literacy Skills

Posted on: Friday February 2nd, 2024

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This blog was exclusively written for Kids & Company by Dr. Cassandra Chapman. Dr. Chapman holds a PhD in Cognitive Science of Language and is the Halton & Peel regions Campus Headmaster and an experienced instructor at Brain Power Enrichment Programs. She has experience mentoring high-potential learners, leading them to achieve their full academic potential…. [read more]

How to Speak to Children about Big Concepts like Equality, Justice and Non-Violence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: Friday January 12th, 2024

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January 15th is the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr., and lines up perfectly with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year! This is a time for reflection and celebration, honoring the incredible contributions of a leader who advocated for civil rights and equality.  Explaining the significance of this day to… [read more]

Sleep Tips for Celebrating New Year’s Eve with a Baby

Posted on: Tuesday December 19th, 2023

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It is hard to believe that 2024 is just around the corner! Where has the year gone?  Perhaps your New Year’s Eve celebrations look different this year now that there is a baby in the picture. This doesn’t mean a snooze fest just because your family includes young children. If you’re up for a little… [read more]

Tips to Navigate Healthy Sleep During the Holidays

Posted on: Thursday November 23rd, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime. Navigating… [read more]

Managing Sleep with Sickness

Posted on: Thursday November 9th, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  … [read more]

Fall Back: Tips to Handle Daylight Savings Time and Sleep

Posted on: Friday November 3rd, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their child’s naps and bedtime. The… [read more]

Why Your Need for Control is Backfiring with Your Child

Posted on: Thursday November 2nd, 2023

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This blog is guest-written by Jenn Abbatiello, Certified Master Parent Coach & Founder of Your Transformed Family. Visit their website for more information and to get in touch with any questions. Or connect with Jenn on Instagram @yourtransformedfamily or Tiktok @jennabba. Before having children, did you feel you were calm, cool, and collected?  I certainly… [read more]

Healthy Ways to Instill Resilience in Children

Posted on: Tuesday October 10th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author Gurman Randhawa, a Register Psychotherapist with The Giving Tree Centre, a children’s mental health clinic comprised of an experienced team of mental health professionals (child psychologists & psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and parent coaches) who help kids and families develop the awareness, skills and capacity… [read more]