Kids & Company Blog: From the Experts

Self-Care Routine Ideas for the Family

Posted on: Thursday July 20th, 2023

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As parents and caregivers, we devote ourselves to nurturing and supporting our children, often putting their needs before our own. However, self-care is crucial because taking care of ourselves is not just an act of self-love, but also benefits our children through a positive ripple effect.  Here are some reasons why self-care is so crucial… [read more]

5 Tips to Improve Summer Sleep

Posted on: Friday July 7th, 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. School… [read more]

Markers of Healthy Growth in Infants and Toddlers

Posted on: Tuesday June 27th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author, Nivine El Alami, a Certified Nutritionist, with a Master degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. Nivine has her private practice at HealthCare House and Ottawa Holistic Health Centre. She holds periodic nutrition seminars and healthy cooking workshops. You can learn more about her seminars and services on healthcarehouse.ca… [read more]

Building Gross Motor Skills Outdoors in Preparation for Kindergarten

Posted on: Wednesday June 21st, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest author, Kasha Pyka, who is a Pediatric Physiotherapist from Toronto Kids Physio. Kids Physio provides pediatric physiotherapy services across the country; as babies, kids, and teens function differently from adults, and their spaces and team are equipped to provide the highest quality physiotherapy care, delivered in a FUN… [read more]

Navigating Your Child’s Sleep While Traveling

Posted on: Friday May 26th, 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 child’s naps and bedtime.  … [read more]

Developmental Milestones for Children from 24-36 Months

Posted on: Tuesday May 9th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest authors Samantha Martin and Hillary Ng, physiotherapist from Toronto Kids Physio. Kids Physio provides pediatric physiotherapy services across Canada; as babies, kids, and teens function differently from adults, and their spaces and team are equipped to provide the highest quality physiotherapy care, delivered in a FUN and engaging… [read more]

Developmental Milestones for Children from 12-24 Months

Posted on: Thursday May 4th, 2023

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This blog is written by our guest authors Samantha Martin and Hillary Ng, physiotherapist from Toronto Kids Physio. Kids Physio provides pediatric physiotherapy services across Canada; as babies, kids, and teens function differently from adults, and their spaces and team are equipped to provide the highest quality physiotherapy care, delivered in a FUN and engaging… [read more]

Why Early Intervention is Critical in Children’s Mental Health

Posted on: Monday May 1st, 2023

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This blog was written by our guest author Julia Swaigen, Director of Attuned Families. Mental health problems in children and youth are a growing concern, and the need for early intervention cannot be overstated. Mental health disorders affect one in six children between the ages of 6 and 17, according to the World Health Organization…. [read more]

Developmental Milestones for Children from 6-12 Months

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This blog is written by our guest authors Samantha Martin and Hillary Ng, physiotherapist from Toronto Kids Physio. Kids Physio provides pediatric physiotherapy services across Canada; as babies, kids, and teens function differently from adults, and their spaces and team are equipped to provide the highest quality physiotherapy care, delivered in a FUN and engaging… [read more]

Changing the World With a Fork

Posted on: Thursday April 20th, 2023

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This blog is written by Jessica Hulse Dillon, Director of the Soil & Climate Alliance at Green America. Did you know that your fork is the solution to the climate crisis? In order to have a real climate solution we need to do three things: Drawdown the existing carbon in the air Stop putting more carbon into… [read more]