Kids & Company Blog: Tips & Tricks

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

Posted on: Monday April 29th, 2024

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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

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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]

How to Host an Eco-Friendly Birthday Party for Children

Posted on: Monday March 25th, 2024

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If you’ve ever thrown a children’s birthday party, then you already know how much time, planning, effort and money these celebrations can cost. But there’s another aspect you might not have considered, and that’s the incredible waste they produce – All the tissue and wrapping paper. All the packaged treats. All the one-time-use plates, cutlery… [read more]

Five Simple Ways to Teach Children to Conserve Water

Posted on: Thursday March 21st, 2024

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World Water Day (celebrated on March 22) is fast-approaching, and this year’s theme is “Water for Peace.” We don’t often recognize water can both help establish peace and be a catalyst for conflict. Our health, food, environment, economy and energy systems rely on a fair, functioning water cycle, and with climate change and population growth… [read more]

Tips for Stress-Free Travel with Children!

Posted on: Friday February 16th, 2024

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March/Spring Break is a highly anticipated time of year for families, especially those with school-age children who get to have a whole week off. It is offering the perfect opportunity to go on adventures and make memories together. Whether you’re planning a sunny beach getaway, a ski trip, or an exciting city escape, traveling with… [read more]

50 Tips and Tricks to Have an Eco-Friendly Halloween

Posted on: Thursday October 19th, 2023

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From fast-fashion costumes to cheap plastic decorations to tons (literally) of individually wrapped treats, October can wreak havoc on more than a scaredy cat’s nerves. But it doesn’t have to: With a little effort and some help from your little monsters, eco-conscious families can make some simple changes to their howling habits for a low-waste… [read more]

Why is My Baby Waking Up So Early?

Posted on: Friday July 28th, 2023

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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. “Why… [read more]

Self-Care Routine Ideas for the Family

Posted on: Thursday July 20th, 2023

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As parents and caregivers, we devote ourselves to nurturing and supporting our children, often putting their needs before our own. However, self-care is crucial because taking care of ourselves is not just an act of self-love, but also benefits our children through a positive ripple effect.  Here are some reasons why self-care is so crucial… [read more]

Don’t “Fall Back” Into Early Wakes

Posted on: Monday October 17th, 2022

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Ahhh… the sweet sound of calm and quiet in the morning. Your wee one is finally on a solid schedule – rising about the same time everyday – and sleeping strong! What could possibly wreak havoc on this rock-solid routine? Well other than teething and sickness (which we obviously cannot predict!) there’s the pesky problem… [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]