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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]

Preparing For Your Kid’s College Tuition

Posted on: Tuesday September 29th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

If you’re a parent with a young child, and you’re already concerned about university tuition down the road, you’re not alone. This is a worry many parents share from day one, and unfortunately concerns only seem to be growing. The idea of paying for school amid Covid-19 (or its aftermath) has led to spikes in… [read more]

How to Get Your Little One to Wear a Mask

Posted on: Thursday July 23rd, 2020

Posted by: Chelsea Kennedy

As you know, since COVID-19 emerged, mask-wearing has become increasingly common. Some regions have been recommending the use of masks when physical distancing is not possible, and other areas are formally mandating mask use in public indoor spaces such as grocery stores and public transportation. Parents everywhere have been left with the question, how am… [read more]

Preschoolers and Screens

Posted on: Monday May 11th, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

As you are likely spending more time at home with your children, you may be finding it hard to keep their screen time to the desired amount. Our friends at Parenting Power are sharing their advice on preschoolers and screens below!  “Excessive screen time linked to preschool learning delays.” As Heath McCoy mentions in UToday: “One… [read more]

Virtual Playdate Tips and Tricks

Posted on: Friday April 3rd, 2020

Posted by: Kids & Company

Virtual playdates are a great way for young ones to stay connected and continue their social development even in the face of self-isolation and distancing. Depending on the age of your child, it also gives parents a breather and some structure to the day. Platforms like FaceTime and Google Hangouts are free, easy-to-use, can include… [read more]

Boomerang Employees in Today’s Workforce

Posted on: Friday December 6th, 2019

Posted by: Chelsea Kennedy

Boomerang employees are on the rise. “What’s a boomerang employee?” you ask. Well, a boomerang employee is an employee who leaves the company they work for, but then later returns to work there once again. Boomerang employees can take back their previous position, get a promotion, or start in a new department altogether. In the… [read more]

Kent Kaufield on Paternity Leave

Posted on: Wednesday April 24th, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

Kent and Jennifer Kaufield enjoy a beach day with their three children years ago. _____ Eighteen years ago, having a male business executive step back from his full-time position to raise a little one was rare. Parental leave in Canada was six months long, and it was most commonly used by a mother. Eighteen years… [read more]

Identifying and Managing Allergies in Children

Posted on: Monday April 8th, 2019

Posted by: Carina Ho

Allergies can pose challenges while eating, exploring new environments and even going outside. Most of the time for adults, controlling allergies can be easy. However, this may not be the case for younger children as they are still growing, developing, and being exposed to new things that might not already be identified as a risk… [read more]

Raising a Child with Autism: Interview with a Parent

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Posted by: Kids & Company

April is Autism Awareness Month! This initiative is a nationwide effort to promote autism awareness, inclusion and self-determination for all, and assure that each person with ASD is provided the opportunity to achieve the highest possible quality of life. Those of you who have read my previous blogs will remember my younger brother Jason has… [read more]

How I avoid guilt about being a working parent

Posted on: Sunday March 17th, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

As I read through parenting articles, blogs, Facebook posts and comic threads, it seems as though being a mom goes hand in hand with guilt. Guilt for working too much, for not working enough, for bottle feeding, for STILL breastfeeding, for spending too much time cleaning instead of playing, for not having a clean home,… [read more]