Kids & Company Blog: From the Experts

Nutrition Facts 101

Posted on: Wednesday August 23rd, 2017

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Nutrition facts tables are very daunting to many.  Long lists of confusing ingredients and conflicting serving sizes lead tons of us to avoid reading these important tables.  Nutrition fact tables should never be overlooked especially if we are looking out for allergens.  Thankfully for us, Health Canada is changing the laws on how manufacturers have… [read more]

Wired Child: Screen Time Guidelines

Posted on: Thursday April 20th, 2017

Posted by: WeeSleep

Everywhere you look there are infants and young children playing with tablets, phones and electronics. No doubt these faithful electronics occupy the minds of our wee ones (often when we need them distracted the most!). But have you ever stopped to wonder how all this screen time impacts their health, sight and sleep? According to… [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]

One of a million child care decisions: daycare or dayhome?

Posted on: Thursday December 22nd, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

So you’ve decided you need child care. Perhaps you or your partner are returning to a work schedule or need the all-elusive ‘break’ from parenting once in a while. Or maybe you think your kid(s) could benefit from some peer interaction. Congratulations, because you’ve already made it through some decisions! Now there’s another, especially if… [read more]

Managing Sleep & The Holidays

Posted on: Thursday December 15th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

By: Janey Reilly of WeeSleep The holiday season is fast-approaching; while many parents of young children are stressing about last-minute gift purchases, others simply want to get their wee ones and themselves some proper sleep in time for this hectic time of year.Managing an overtired toddler as you host out-of-town guests, or navigating your 6-month… [read more]

Establishing a Sleep Routine

Posted on: Thursday November 24th, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Establishing a sleep routine for your baby can often be challenging and frustrating at times for new parents. I learned the hard way with my first as there was a lot of patting, rubbing and rocking. I decided to get it right with my second!  I think it helped that he loved to sleep (and still does… [read more]

Is your child sick? Need help deciding what to do? Introducing the HEAL tool for families

Posted on: Friday September 23rd, 2016

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

I had the pleasure of interviewing Pediatric Emergency physician Dr. Shirmee Doshi, to discuss the launch of a new resource to help manage common childhood illnesses and injuries that often do not require emergency department care. The Alberta Health Services “HEAL” (Health Education and Learning) Program at www.ahs.ca/heal has easily accessible information from emergency doctors and clinicians… [read more]

Indoor & Outdoor Safety

Posted on: Thursday September 1st, 2016

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

To me, the transition from August to September always feels like a new year. I was always so so excited to get everyone off to school and often a new room in child care…from toddler to preschool! It is almost like the start of a new calendar year. September is a time to take stock of… [read more]

First Aid for Choking

Posted on: Thursday August 25th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

It is important to familiarize yourself with First Aid training so you are well prepared in the case of an emergency. Knowing how to quickly and effectively help your child clear a blocked airway and resuscitate them may save their life. Here are step by step guides for infants under the age of 1 and children between… [read more]

Step by Step Guide on CPR

Posted on: Tuesday August 16th, 2016

Posted by: Kids & Company

Most people don’t think to brush up their skills in First Aid until after an emergency happens. We at Kids & Company believe that it is better to be proactive instead of reactive. Here are step by step guides for performing CPR on infants under the age of 1 and children between the ages of 1 – 8… [read more]