Kids & Company Blog: Learning

A Step-By-Step Guide to Starting a Child-Friendly Garden

Posted on: Friday May 2nd, 2025

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If you’re looking for more ways to spend time outdoors with your children this spring, why not grab a trowel and some seeds and start a garden together? It’s a hands-on project that’s fun, a little messy, and full of discovery. Gardening with children offers a wide range of benefits that go far beyond planting…. [read more]

Celebrating Earth Month with Books for Young Readers

Posted on: Friday March 28th, 2025

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Every April, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the environment and inspiring positive action to protect our planet. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the beauty of nature, the importance of sustainability, and how each of us can make a difference, no matter how… [read more]

6 Ways to Spend Earth Hour with Your Children

Posted on: Friday March 21st, 2025

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Earth Hour is one of the world’s largest grassroots movements for the environment! Led by the WWF, Earth Hour has become an annual event that brings people together worldwide to show support for our planet. In 2025, Earth Hour falls on Saturday, March 22, from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm local time. The goal of… [read more]

Celebrating Black History Month with Books for Young Readers

Posted on: Thursday February 20th, 2025

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Black History Month is a meaningful time to celebrate the achievements, culture, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. It’s also an opportunity to introduce young children to stories that reflect diversity, inclusion, and the importance of representation. At Kids & Company, we believe in fostering a love for learning through books that inspire, educate,… [read more]

How to Help Your Children Set and Achieve Goals in 2025

Posted on: Tuesday January 7th, 2025

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As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to teach children how to set and achieve their own goals. Whether they’re working towards a new skill, improving a favourite hobby, or reaching for something they’re passionate about, learning how to set clear, achievable goals helps children develop confidence and resilience. By guiding them through… [read more]

2024 Fall Daylight Saving Time: How to Help Your Child Adjust to the Time Change

Posted on: Wednesday October 23rd, 2024

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As we approach November 3rd, 2024, otherwise known as daylight savings time, it’s important to consider how this shift can impact our little ones. Babies thrive on routines, and any change—like an hour lost or gained—can disrupt their sleep patterns and daily schedules. When the clock springs forward or falls back, it’s not just a… [read more]

Embracing Diversity Through Stories: Celebrating Pride at Kids & Company

Posted on: Friday June 7th, 2024

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At Kids & Company, we believe in the power of stories to teach important life lessons. This Pride Month, we’re excited to celebrate diversity, one of our core values, through a special selection of children’s books. These books entertain and impart valuable lessons about acceptance, optimism, and the unique voices each of us brings to… [read more]

A Green Reading List for Earth Day: Learning with Kindness, Innovation, and Optimism

Posted on: Tuesday April 9th, 2024

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At Kids & Company we believe in nurturing not only young minds but also instilling values of kindness, responsibility towards our planet, and fostering a sense of optimism for a brighter future. Afterall, Kindness, Innovative, and Optimism are a part of our Kidco values. In this blog, we share a reading list that our educators… [read more]

Celebrating Black History Month Through Children’s Books

Posted on: Wednesday January 31st, 2024

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Black History Month is a time to honor and celebrate the achievements, contributions, and heritage of Black Americans and Canadians. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to engage our children in learning about diversity, inclusion, and the contributions of black individuals throughout history. Diversity is a core Kidco value, and in this blog, we’ll explore children’s… [read more]

How to Speak to Children about Big Concepts like Equality, Justice and Non-Violence on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on: Friday January 12th, 2024

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January 15th is the birthday of the late Martin Luther King Jr., and lines up perfectly with the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day this year! This is a time for reflection and celebration, honoring the incredible contributions of a leader who advocated for civil rights and equality.  Explaining the significance of this day to… [read more]