Kids & Company Blog: From the Experts

Finding the Best Toys and Furnishings for Sensory Children

Posted on: Friday September 24th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

I didn’t think my youngest was overly sensitive to physical things. Surely, he was just being picky or wanting more attention. But he was my only child who complained about shirt tags, cried if I put him in footed sleepers, and very quickly became attached to certain blankets refusing to use other perfectly good blankets…. [read more]

Food Tips for Parents – Eating Healthy at Home or in the Office

Posted on: Friday September 17th, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Covid-19 has certainly changed the workplace for many, with no indication whether things will ever go back to our pre-pandemic “normal.” While some people have made the switch to remote working, there are some people who are slowly returning to the office. Regardless of what our workplace looks like, our health and nutrition is still… [read more]

Productivity Hacks From a Dedicated Mompreneur

Posted on: Friday August 6th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Hi there!  My name is Robin Kovitz and I am the Owner and President of Baskits Inc.  At Baskits we create, produce and deliver the most beautifully elegant gifts, and are especially well known for our spectacular gift baskets and gift boxes.  We have been fortunate to be named one of Canada’s fastest-growing companies by… [read more]

“Sleep When the Baby Sleeps” Ok, cool. What if baby doesn’t sleep?

Posted on: Tuesday May 18th, 2021

Posted by: WeeSleep

Written for Kids & Company by WeeSleep Consultants, Amber and Natalie Are you that mama googling “How do I get my baby to stop fighting naps”? Ok, out of the 40,000 results, how many attempts did you make at improving naps before becoming overwhelmed? We are here to reduce that noise. There are many reasons… [read more]

The Real-Life Benefits of Structured Music Learning (Part 2)

Posted on: Friday April 30th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by ABC Academy of Music This is part 2/2 of our blog on Structured Music Learning. You can find part 1 here. Personal Benefits  We’re lucky that we live in an age when we can talk about the importance of the items below, particularly through the lens of good mental… [read more]

Montessori Learning at Home: The Montessori Box!

Posted on: Friday March 19th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

The Montessori Box was created by one of Kids & Company’s amazing partners, Dupe Akinniyi! The Montessori Box is a curated box company that provides eco-friendly toys and Montessori materials for a range of developmental stages. Each Montessori box will provide a foundation for the growth and autonomy of your child, allow your child to… [read more]

The Biggest Sleep Issues during the Holidays & How to Fix Them!

Posted on: Thursday December 17th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

By WeeSleep HQ The holidays are almost here! That means (possible COVID friendly) visits to and from friends and family, sugary goodies, late nights, and … very tired babies and toddlers! Often, we get so caught up in the whirlwind of the holiday season that we take our little ones’ sleep for granted. More than… [read more]

Dr. Dina: Tips for Preparing Your Child for their Return to Child Care

Posted on: Thursday July 16th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

Since facing this global pandemic, there have been major adjustments to almost every aspect of our lives. As things begin to return to some normalcy, many parents have been asking us how this “new normal” may impact their child when returning to care. We want to give our families the tools and confidence they need… [read more]

Babbly Interview: Analyzing Speech Development and Language Milestones

Posted on: Tuesday June 2nd, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

Some of the common questions we hear from parents who are home with children due to COVID-19 are around speech development and language milestones. To provide some guidance, we partnered up with Babbly – a startup focused on empowering parents through technology to assess and support their child’s speech development. Co-founder and CEO Maryam Nabavi… [read more]

Five Ways To Handle Disrupted Sleep Patterns for Toddlers During The Pandemic

Posted on: Friday May 8th, 2020

Posted by: WeeSleep

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted every area of our lives, and our toddlers’ sleep patterns are no exception. For so many, daily schedules have changed, and the routines that toddlers thrive on are in many cases disrupted. The open-ended day which involves being at home for hours on end really can throw little ones’ sleep… [read more]