Kids & Company Blog: Parenting

The Benefits of Socialization: Child Care and Playgroups

Posted on: Thursday May 30th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

One of the most important issues that parents consider after the birth of their baby is whether to go back to work and if they choose to do so, how should they prepare their family for this. Does one parent stay home? Do they hire a nanny? Do they send the baby to a child… [read more]

Crib or Cradle? Where to start

Posted on: Friday May 24th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Whether you choose to start your baby out in a crib or slowly progress from a cradle or bassinet to a crib, there are a few things that should be considered. Whether you start with a cradle or go right to the crib is all a matter of preference.  We had each of our 8… [read more]

Excited to be a Grandmother!

Posted on: Wednesday May 15th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As you might imagine, there are many reasons why I  decided to have eight children, but the biggest reason is because I simply love babies! I love babies to the point that I am drawn to and absolutely captivated everyday by any baby that I see. I guess you could say that I am the right woman to be… [read more]

Homework: The fine line between helping them and doing it for them

Posted on: Thursday April 25th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As children progress through school, homework starts to pour in. Some children are able to finish their homework at their after-school programs while others have a hard time focusing after a long day of concentrating at school. By the time homework makes it home, many of us are tempted to over-help our children in order… [read more]

Allergy Aware Because We Care

Posted on: Wednesday April 24th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

While on the road out West launching the new Spring Menu and hosting “From Kidco’s Kitchen” talks, I received many questions about allergy and food restriction policies at Kids & Company… and rightfully so! According to Health Canada, approximately six percent of Canadian children are affected by a food allergy. As many as 1.2 million… [read more]

Tidy up time: The importance of cleaning up their own mess

Posted on: Thursday February 28th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

I have always encouraged each and every one of my children to clean up their own mess as well as helping their siblings or friends clean up their messes. They are allowed to make their own food and eat (in certain approved spaces!), through out the house- as long as they cleaned up!   Asking… [read more]

The Benefits of Extra-Curricular Activities, How much is too much?

Posted on: Thursday February 21st, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

We’ve always encouraged our children to take part in as many activities as they would like to. This of course has never got in the way of school work and we’ve ensured that their schedules still left time for homework and some down time. Our boys have all played football, baseball, rugby, hockey and skied and… [read more]

Travelling with Kids

Posted on: Thursday January 31st, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Over the years, I have gone on countless trips with my family: weekends to the cottage, weeks away at all-inclusive resorts, and even the dreaded twenty-eight-hour-drive down to Florida for March Break. My children are in their teens and older now, but I have definitely learned a lot over the last twenty-seven years of planes,… [read more]

Start your New Year off right!!

Posted on: Friday January 4th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I hope everyone had a wonderful New Year celebration. The beginning of a new year brings new beginnings and lots of new resolutions. Is healthy eating and staying fit a part of your 2013 resolutions? Or maybe it’s been a part of the 2012 and 2011 resolutions as well but you really want to kick it into gear this year? Whatever your reasoning is for a healthier lifestyle, there really is no better time to give it a go!

Parenting Concierge!

Posted on: Friday December 14th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As I parent, I was always searching for the right place to go for dance classes, basketball, hockey, prenatal classes, and so much more. Being annoyed with this as a parent myself, I decided here at Kids & company we’re going to do something about it! We are so excited to soon be launching a… [read more]