Kids & Company Blog: Play & Activities

Ages and Stages of Play!

Posted on: Monday September 29th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

To follow up on my previous blog post about the importance of play, I thought I would share how children play at different ages. As every stage of development is drastically different, their ability to play will be too. Of course younger babies can’t toddle over to a toy and explore, but as a parent… [read more]

Outdoor play, the Kidco way!

Posted on: Wednesday August 27th, 2014

Posted by: Sue Purser

What will the children play with? Why isn’t there a slide or monkey bars? Will there be enough for my child to do? These are just a few of the questions that arise when some parents tour Kids & Company outdoor play spaces. As you may know, we have built many child care centres over the… [read more]

The Benefits of Play!

Posted on: Monday August 25th, 2014

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

In my family, we’ve always had lots of play. With eight children, they all at some point another played with each other and kept busy with great pretend games, sports play and sensory activities (even if that means making a mud pit in the backyard!). It is so important for children to explore through play… [read more]

Keeping Your Kiddos Busy this August!

Posted on: Friday August 8th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Summer is not over yet and for some of you that may mean you are running out of ideas on how to entertain your school age children. Two of my three kids are school age and despite spending time at day camps they also crave some time at home to hang out. I find this… [read more]

Keeping the Kiddos Entertained this Summer

Posted on: Tuesday July 15th, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

It’s been about a month since we welcomed our newest addition, a little girl, to our family. She’s undoubtedly one of the most adorable blue eyed babies we’ve ever seen. In terms of labor and delivery stories, it was as good as you could hope for. Everyone happy, healthy and in love. When we arrived… [read more]

The Importance of Play

Posted on: Tuesday July 8th, 2014

Posted by: Denise Kelly

Studying at Ryerson University where I earned my degree in Early Childhood Education and studying the likes of Jean Piaget, I learned that play can be physical but also cognitive (intellectual).  Piaget considers that play is related to cognitive development as it helps children construct knowledge and make sense of their world.  Piaget promoted inquiry… [read more]

Summertime Fun with your Kiddos!

Posted on: Tuesday June 24th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

Summer is here and I am sure, like myself, many of you are planning what the summer is going to look like, both with camps and vacation time with the children! Here are some tips and tricks to make this summer fun and relaxing for everyone, regardless of how old your little ones are! Planning on… [read more]

Give Your Kids a ‘70s or ‘80s Summer (like we all had)

Posted on: Tuesday June 17th, 2014

Posted by: Kids & Company

As we head into summer, I have noticed that in the last few weeks alone I have, on a number of occasions, discussed/reminisced with various people about how we used to spend our summers as kids and wonder how my kids will be spending their summers in the years ahead.  I remember literally getting on… [read more]

Scraped Knees and Watermelon Seeds

Posted on: Tuesday June 3rd, 2014

Posted by: Jackie Kardesh

I remember growing up and looking forward to the coveted summer vacation from school. It held the potential for endless adventures and fun in the sun. Every day I’d come home covered in sand, dirt and sweat from the day. Bliss. That was a long time ago…Parents, myself included, are now terrified at the idea… [read more]

Victoria Day Picnic

Posted on: Wednesday May 14th, 2014

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’m so excited for the Victoria Day long weekend coming up May 17-19. It’s such a great opportunity to spend time with the family! My family and I try to always make an effort to do something together. Some great ideas for family activities are having a picnic or going on a bike ride. Here… [read more]