Kids & Company Blog: Parenting

Posted on: Monday March 24th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Spring is the time when many of our families are anticipating the arrival of their second child. A very important time to ensure that child number one is a good sleeper. Tough to go from feeding a new born baby one hour and then soothing a toddler back to sleep the next. I learned the… [read more]

The Arrival of Child #2 – How Not To Do It

Posted on: Friday March 14th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

As this month we are discussing all things “siblings”, I just thought I would share the crazy story of how our son (Joshua) arrived into this world (and how I got to share the news to my then 2 year old daughter Jainie). So, I will preface this story by saying my wife and I… [read more]

The Importance of Siblings: Unconditional Love

Posted on: Monday March 10th, 2014

Posted by: Denise Kelly

When I asked my children what was the best part about having a sibling, it amazed me how similar their answers were. She said “effortless company and companionship”. He said “having a friend within reach”. Later themselves were both amazed of their similar heartfelt answers. Great to know as a parent your own children… [read more]

Helping Young Children Adjust to a New Baby Sibling : Toddlers

Posted on: Friday March 7th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Spring brings new babies! I had three spring babies myself! A wonderful time to be on mat leave and a great time to toilet train, the summer after they turn two…. When I had my children, I bought a “cabbage patch baby” for the new brother or sister and presented “their baby” to them at… [read more]

Defining Time Together

Posted on: Friday February 28th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

My husband and I were delighted when grandma and grandpa asked if they could take our little guy for a sleep over a few Friday weekends ago. Ahhh…A night on the town just the two of us. Who knows maybe we even get to a restaurant at an adult-like hour, say, 7:30p.m.? Victory! It was… [read more]

As a Parent, Sometimes Practical Beats Romance…right?

Posted on: Thursday February 20th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Admittedly, my wife and I are quite new to having date nights – period. With 2 young kids and no family in town to speak of, we have been out on a “date” only a few times in 4 years (when the in-laws were in town, etc). And quite frankly, we were just never sure… [read more]

Parenthood Challenge: Finding time for your Spouse

Posted on: Friday February 14th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

One of the biggest challenges of (new) parenthood is not forgetting your spouse or partner. It’s hard when the majority of your day is focused on making sure that that child is taken care of. But, it’s also very important to have that down time and focus on that relationship you had before the child… [read more]

Date Night, What’s Date Night?!

Posted on: Monday February 10th, 2014

Posted by: Denise Kelly

It’s that romantic month of February as I write this and time to reflect way back on those early Valentine’s Days spent at the Kelly’s and the lack of date nights! I am trying hard to remember those dates with my husband of 25 years but for some reason I remember two little ones with… [read more]

Sleep Training

Posted on: Thursday February 6th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Sleep training is one of the most controversial and stressful issues for parents. Not necessarily just in the first year but with my eighth child, my husband and I had a middle of the night visitor for five years! It was actually 29 years ago that I was expecting my first son. I certainly didn’t… [read more]

The Great Foodini

Posted on: Friday January 24th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

Let me begin by sharing a bit about myself, then we’ll get into the contents of this article. For many years I fancied myself quite the Cooking Light expert. Several friends and colleagues would ask me my opinion on how to prepare home cooked meals with fresh ingredients that were healthy and delicious. I was… [read more]