Kids & Company Blog: Tips & Tricks

Why is My Baby Waking Up So Early?

Posted on: Friday July 28th, 2023

Posted by: Kids & Company

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

Posted by: Kids & Company

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

Posted by: Kids & Company

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

Posted by: Kids & Company

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]

Adjusting Your Child’s Sleep for Daylight Savings

Posted on: Friday March 11th, 2022

Posted by: WeeSleep

Daylight Savings Time is right around the corner … wait, does that mean spring is coming? Woohoo! If you live in a cold climate like us, this means soon we can open our windows for fresh air, and the children can get outside more to burn off that energy which always means they will sleep better… [read more]

Picky Eating: How to avoid it and what to do about it

Posted on: Thursday January 20th, 2022

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Parenting a picky eater can be challenging at times, but picky eating is a normal stage of childhood — let us remind you, you are NOT alone! Parenting is all about learning and even making some mistakes along the way. We’re here to give you some strategies that might make this stage a little easier…. [read more]

The Benefits of Eating Together as a Family

Posted on: Tuesday December 21st, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

With any family, whether big or small, it can be a challenge to plan and enjoy a family meal together. Work commitments, sporting events, and school schedules typically 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 be healthy… [read more]

WeeSleep’s Holiday Sleep Guide

Posted on: Monday December 13th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by WeeSleep Happy Holidays to all! For my family, the holidays include a lot of late nights, visiting family and friends, travelling, overeating, and enjoying holiday drinks and treats (lots of sugar!!) Do your children get overtired and cranky this time of year? Do all of the holiday commitments cause… [read more]

A Not So Scary, But Helpful, Halloween Story

Posted on: Friday October 29th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

The weather is cooling down, the jack-o’-lanterns are out, and Halloween is quickly approaching. That means it’s time to throw a costume together, either for yourself or your children. Putting together a Halloween costume for young children can be stressful. Below you will find a personal story from Janet Winkler at Hacking Sophia that encapsulates… [read more]

Tips for Hosting like a Pro

Posted on: Friday October 22nd, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

  It’s never too early to start planning for the holiday season, and if you’re like me, organization is your best friend. Sometimes, it feels like the second I’m done hosting for one occasion, I’m on to planning the next. I have a few tips and tricks that I have acquired over the years from… [read more]