Kids & Company Blog: Special Events

Great Food Ideas for Valentine’s Day!

Posted on: Thursday February 7th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Valentine’s Day is just a week away! It’s a great time for fun activities with your little ones. When my children were younger I used to have sweet Valentine’s Day cards ready for them on their way to school. Just a little something to remind them how special they are. I saw this simple idea… [read more]

Launch of Kidco+ Program and Parenting Centers!

Posted on: Monday February 4th, 2013

Posted by: Zara Alibhai

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Kidco+ program and the start of our Parenting Centers   This month we are piloting a drop-in program. We invite all to sign up and come to one of the participating centers! For more information and to register please visit http://parentingcentre.eventbrite.com/  

Kidco Kitchen is on the Move!

Posted on: Wednesday January 30th, 2013

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

I’m continuing my way across the country launching the Kidco Kitchen. We launched the new menu last week in London, ON to some great reviews among the children. Over the next few months I will be travelling all over Canada to get this menu up and running. In every new launch city, I always schedule… [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!

Wrapping up the Holidays

Posted on: Friday December 28th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

I hope everyone had as lovely a Holiday as I did. It’s always so great to have all of the kids at home again, family over and everyone enjoying great food and company. It is so busy in our house right now, just like the good old days! There’s always a bit of a lull… [read more]

Happy Holidays!

Posted on: Thursday December 20th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

As the Holiday season is in full swing, there’s so much excitement in the air. Whether the holiday your family celebrates has already passed or is fast approaching (we’re anticipating Christmas at our house!) it’s a very hectic time for us all. We’re busy with different parties every weekend and there’s always something to bring…. [read more]

IMPORTANT INFORMATION RE: POTENTIAL ONTARIO TEACHERS’ STRIKE

Posted on: Friday November 30th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Kids & Company, Canada’s  leading corporate sponsored child care company has set in motion preparations for a potential Ontario elementary school strike. We have rented additional space to accommodate the expected increase in need for corporate child care services as part of our guaranteed full-time, part-time as well as emergency back-up care to employees of our… [read more]

Creepy Crudité Results

Posted on: Friday November 9th, 2012

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

On October 31st our sites were brimming with happy, excited children dressed in their Halloween costumes and enjoying a day of special activities. Nationally, Kids & Company hosted a “Creepy Crudité Competition” for our Staff to put together a fun creature using fruits and vegetables for the children’s afternoon snack. We had an overwhelming response and posted the amazing creatures on Facebook selecting a winner from the number of “likes” they received. I wanted to congratulate all the imaginative entries because the children LOVED their yummy healthy afternoon snacks.

Halloween Fun from Victoria!

Posted on: Tuesday November 6th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

When my children were younger, Halloween was one of their most anticipated holidays. From carving pumpkins, to making costumes and painting faces, we always had a fantastic time. Come Halloween night, I would usually volunteer to stay home with the youngest and hand out candy to the adorable trick-or-treaters, and my husband would take my brood around the neighbourhood to fill their pillowcases with treats. As much as my kids loved candy, I did my best to ensure that they did not overload on sugar. After they returned with their loot, we would sort through the piles to make sure everything was safe to eat. I would usually allow my kids to indulge on that first night, and their consumption was much more controlled in the days to follow.

Back to School Blogging!

Posted on: Friday September 14th, 2012

Posted by: Victoria Sopik

Once again, the summer has flown by, and as I enjoy the final few days of August, I am also gearing up for September, which is a busy month for most moms. Five of my eight children are going “back to school” next week, ranging from grade ten to law school. Given that I have gone through this process many times already, here are some of my tips for the transition back to school.