Kids & Company Blog: Parenting

Tips for a More Confident Start Back to School

Posted on: Friday August 16th, 2024

Posted by: Kids & Company

Starting a new school year brings excitement and anticipation, but it can also cause some nervousness, especially for little ones transitioning to a new classroom or starting school for the first time. At Kids & Company, we understand these mixed emotions and are here to help make the transition as smooth as possible for both… [read more]

How to Help Your Toddler Adjust to a New Baby

Posted on: Thursday August 15th, 2024

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Summer often brings a season of growth and new beginnings, and for many families, this includes the arrival of a new baby. The excitement and challenges of welcoming a new sibling into the family are universally felt. As families prepare for this transition, it is crucial to consider how older children, particularly toddlers, will adjust… [read more]

Keeping Your Child’s Sleep Consistent On-the-Go: Tips for Summer Adventures

Posted on: Wednesday June 12th, 2024

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, a Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime…. [read more]

The Power of Fresh Air and Naps: A Guide for Happy, Healthy Babies and Toddlers

Posted on: Monday April 29th, 2024

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  … [read more]

How to Choose the Perfect Springtime Sleepwear for Your Baby or Toddler

Posted on: Thursday April 18th, 2024

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author, Alana Metallo, Certified Sleep Consultant from MetaSleep Consulting. MetaSleep helps families navigate sleep and live a well-rested lifestyle. Through consultation, they educate, guide, and support families about the benefits of healthy sleep, and help parents create a customized sleep routine for their children’s naps and bedtime.  As… [read more]

Embracing All the Feels: Practicing Emotional Regulation

Posted on: Thursday August 3rd, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

This blog is written by our guest author Ulrica Jobe, a Parenting Coach with The Giving Tree Centre, a children’s mental health clinic comprised of an experienced team of mental health professionals (child psychologists & psychotherapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists and parent coaches) who help kids and families develop the awareness, skills and capacity… [read more]

Back to Work: Transition

Posted on: Monday December 12th, 2022

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

We asked moms and dads what they want to know about returning to work after a leave with little ones and they delivered! We broke all the questions we received into themes and have addressed them in this 11-part blog series on Back to Work in partnership with Mama Coach. Part 1/11: TRANSITIONING INTO CHILDCARE… [read more]

Emptying the Emotional Backpack: What to do when children get home from school

Posted on: Wednesday March 16th, 2022

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This blog post was exclusively created for Kids & Company by Jenn Abatiello. Jenn is a certified parent coach, and founder of Your Transformed Family specializing in guiding families around the world to end frustration, guilt and chaos and to find more peace, calm and connection in parenting. We all know the feeling of being… [read more]

Picky Eating: How to avoid it and what to do about it

Posted on: Thursday January 20th, 2022

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Parenting a picky eater can be challenging at times, but picky eating is a normal stage of childhood — let us remind you, you are NOT alone! Parenting is all about learning and even making some mistakes along the way. We’re here to give you some strategies that might make this stage a little easier…. [read more]

A Not So Scary, But Helpful, Halloween Story

Posted on: Friday October 29th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

The weather is cooling down, the jack-o’-lanterns are out, and Halloween is quickly approaching. That means it’s time to throw a costume together, either for yourself or your children. Putting together a Halloween costume for young children can be stressful. Below you will find a personal story from Janet Winkler at Hacking Sophia that encapsulates… [read more]