Kids & Company Blog: Play & Activities

Treat Yourself – Hot Apple Cider!

Posted on: Wednesday December 18th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Toronto is covered in snow! These past few days have consisted of many snow flurries. I’m sure many of our Kids & Company families have been braving the winter weather we have been receiving all over the country. Driving around my neighbourhood, I see many little snow families being built on the front lawns of… [read more]

Prenatal Exercises

Posted on: Thursday October 10th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

The concept of prenatal exercise has changed significantly over the last 28 years. In the past, it was rarely discussed and usually associated with “going for a walk” or “going to a step class”. I remember seeing some of my pregnant friends continue running into their final months of pregnancy! Sadly, this was not the… [read more]

Awesome Apple Picking

Posted on: Wednesday September 11th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

September is an exciting month. I’m sure many of our Kidco families had children starting school for the first time or going back for another year. I especially like September because it marks the beginning of Apple Picking Season! Even now, I love the wagon rides and spending the day at the orchard with my… [read more]

Water Safety: Having Fun and Staying Safe with Your Children!

Posted on: Thursday August 22nd, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

I have been lucky enough to spend some time this summer by the lake at my cottage. Being by the water on a hot summer’s day is a great way to spend quality time with your family!   As you can imagine, for many years we had 8 (or more!) young children running around our… [read more]

Exercising: Do It With Your Children!

Posted on: Friday July 19th, 2013

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Often it can be hard to find time to exercise and move around during the busy and hot months of summer. One of my favourite ways to exercise while spending time with family is by exercising with your children! When I had eight little ones, I was too busy chasing them around to find the… [read more]

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!

Posted on: Wednesday July 10th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream”! With the melting heat of July, there is nothing better than “screaming” for a cool summer treat on a hot summer day. My children and I have a real “soft” spot for ice cream, and we love trying out the different ice cream flavours. Although… [read more]

Kids & Company at Stanley Park and the Toronto Zoo!

Posted on: Thursday June 27th, 2013

Posted by: Kidco Events

This past weekend was very eventful at Kids & Company! On Saturday, our BC families came out to Stanley Park for a fun morning of games and food catered by Kidco Kitchen! All families met at the Miniature Railroad Picnic Site and took part in a scavenger hunt, played ball toss games, and made friends… [read more]

Happy Canada Day!

Posted on: Wednesday June 26th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This week’s blog is dedicated to one of my favourite times of the year, the Canada Day long weekend. In my family, the July 1st holiday has always meant trips to the cottage, fireworks in the park, and fun gatherings with family and friends. Every year when this weekend approaches, I still get excited! When… [read more]

What To Consider When Choosing A Summer Camp!

Posted on: Thursday June 20th, 2013

Posted by: Kidco Curriculum

Summer break is just around the corner and while the kids are counting down to the lazy days of summer, many parents are scrambling to find a way to keep their kids entertained and stimulated over the break. A popular option is to register in a summer day camp. Here are some tips for choosing… [read more]

Bon Appétit!

Posted on: Wednesday June 19th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’ve always loved French cooking. The French have a certain “je ne sais quoi” when it comes to the kitchen and their recipes continue to inspire me throughout my culinary career. France is home to many tasty dishes, but for this week’s blog, I want to focus on one of my favourite French treats: the… [read more]