Kids & Company Blog: Tips & Tricks

The Benefits of Eating Together as a Family

Posted on: Wednesday August 21st, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

With any family whether big or small, there’s no doubt that it’s a challenge to enjoy a family meal together. Work commitments, sporting events and school schedules are typically what keep most families from enjoying this valuable family time together. However, research shows that children who have meals with their families are more likely to… [read more]

Easy and Kid-Friendly Road Trip Snacks!

Posted on: Wednesday July 31st, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

If you’re Canadian, you likely have something on your mind. I know I do…. The long weekend! It’s finally (almost) here! Many Canadians take this long weekend as an opportunity to drive to the lake or cottage, go camping, or take a road trip somewhere new with their family. As you likely know, travelling in… [read more]

How to Introduce the Concept of Money to Children

Posted on: Friday July 19th, 2019

Posted by: Chelsea Kennedy

I had the opportunity to interview the lovely and wise Lesley-Anne Scorgie on how to introduce the concept of money to children. Lesley-Anne is a best-selling author, speaker, soon-to-be mother and well-known financial guru. We began our discussion speaking about what age children start to understand the concept of money. Lesley-Anne mentioned her own experience… [read more]

Here Comes Summer!

Posted on: Tuesday June 4th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

This Friday, June 21 marks the summer solstice! Besides being the first official day of summer, this is the day when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky, making it the longest day in the year. So much extra sun and outdoor activities can cause serious dehydration. I’m here to help! Hydration Education… [read more]

The Taste of Summer: How to Can

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Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Do you ever wish you could just bottle-up the summer sun, the freshly cut grass smell and save it for some gloomy winter days? …me too! You may not be able to preserve the summer sun, but you can preserve those delicious summer flavours. How? you ask. Canning! It can be a fun activity for… [read more]

Victoria Day Veggies

Posted on: Thursday May 16th, 2019

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

It’s almost here! The long-awaited, unofficial kick-off to summer. What better way to kick off the summer than a fun family activity. This weekend is often filled with annual BBQ’s or a trip to the lake, but I have another idea for you. Alright, here it is — start your own veggie garden! Why not… [read more]

The Importance of Family

Posted on: Thursday January 31st, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

I am the oldest of three children. Growing up, I was lucky to be constantly surrounded by family. I spent my summers at the cottage with my cousins and had dinner at the table with my family almost every night of my childhood. With Family Day coming up this weekend, you might find yourself reflecting… [read more]

Kindergarten: preparing for September

Posted on: Tuesday January 29th, 2019

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

As we move through the new year, there any many families with a little one getting ready to go into kindergarten for the first time in September. At this stage parents are thinking through logistics, registration and possibly childcare and daycare options to work around their kindergarten program. But there is another side to kindergarten… [read more]

Tried and True Parenting Hacks to Make 2019 a Little Bit Easier!

Posted on: Wednesday January 2nd, 2019

Posted by: Kids & Company

It’s a new year! Why not start it off with some hacks to help with a smoother morning routine? Or maybe you have your morning down to a perfect science and need some hacks for day to day parenting? We reached out to our staff and parents and here are some of the tried and… [read more]