Kids & Company Blog: From the Experts

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

Posted by: Kids & Company

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

Posted by: Kids & Company

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]

Raising “Upstanders”: What Difference Can One Word Make for Bullying Prevention?

Posted on: Thursday September 28th, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author Ulrica Jobe, a Parenting Coach 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]

Cultivating Joy and Connection: 5 Benefits of Practicing Gratitude with Your Children

Posted on: Friday September 8th, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our friends, Love Powered Co., where they are on a mission to empower the next generation of mindful leaders through three core pillars:  gratitude, mindfulness, and connection. Love Powered Co offers simple, guided affirmations and mindfulness tools for the whole family, encouraging positive self-talk, building confidence, and promoting positive connections.  As… [read more]

Reestablishing Routines: 5 Tips for a Smooth Transition

Posted on: Tuesday August 22nd, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

  As we transition from hot summer days to our regularly scheduled programming, it is only natural to feel a mix of excitement and apprehension as we get back to regular routines. Here are our top 5 tips to help ease that transition for the whole family.     Get a Good Night’s Sleep  Being… [read more]

Labelling for Child Care with Mabel’s Labels: The Ultimate Guide for Busy Parents

Posted on: Thursday August 3rd, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our friends Mabel’s Labels. Trusted by parents for over 20 years, Mabel’s Labels offers durable and waterproof labels that are dishwasher and laundry safe and are perfect for school, daycare, summer camp, children’s activities and so much more! Mabel’s Labels is the go-to choice for parents seeking practical, high-quality label… [read more]

Embracing All the Feels: Practicing Emotional Regulation

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Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author Ulrica Jobe, a Parenting Coach 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]

Why is My Baby Waking Up So Early?

Posted on: Friday July 28th, 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. “Why… [read more]