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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]

Back to School, Back to Routine

Posted on: Thursday September 2nd, 2021

Posted by: WeeSleep

Written for Kids & Company by Certified WeeSleep Pediatric Sleep Consultants, Natalie Moran & Amber Monette Often, during the summer months, our routines go out the window. The sun falls later, bedtime naturally pushes later, and sleep is often last on our minds. Summer is the best time to relax and be flexible with your… [read more]

Separation Anxiety, Transitions & What to Bring on Your Child’s First Day

Posted on: Friday August 27th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

As things begin to resemble our pre-covid “normal” ⏤ many parents have been thinking about what the return to child care may be like for their children after extended time at home with family. This fall will be the first time many little ones will be away from home as they attend child care for… [read more]

Want the Best Shoes for Your Kids? 5 Expert Tips for Back-To-School Shopping

Posted on: Friday August 20th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written by Dr. Michael Ryan Director of R&D, Kintec You don’t need an expert to tell you how fast your kids (and their feet) grow! In fact, it’s not unusual for children’s feet to grow up to two sizes in one year. No wonder parents feel like they’re always shopping for new shoes. With the added pressure… [read more]

Food Flavour Combinations That Just Work!

Posted on: Thursday August 12th, 2021

Posted by: Lisa Ruscica

Cooking can be daunting for many, especially when trying to figure out what flavours work well together. Trying to get your kids to try new foods is a challenge and making sure the food you want them to try tastes good is key (adults also enjoy delicious food!). While there are many different ways to… [read more]

3 Tips to Help Children with Emotional Regulation

Posted on: Friday July 30th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by Julia Swaigen (MSW, RSW), the Founder and Director of Attuned Families Are big feelings taking over your household? One of the most challenging parts of parenting is helping your child with emotional regulation. It is also one of the most important parts of parenting. When you help your child… [read more]

29 Days of Quarantine

Posted on: Tuesday June 8th, 2021

Posted by: Melissa Sawatzky

A Collection of Short Stories from a Kids & Company Family   On March 21, 2021, we learned someone in our family was a close contact of someone with Covid. So began a 29-day marathon of isolation, testing, decision-making and quarantine for our family of six (four of us ended up with it). We luckily… [read more]

Building Acceptance and Resilience in Our Children: Music as a Memory Device

Posted on: Thursday May 13th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by Nancy Kopman Songs can be powerful as a means to help children memorize facts, remember information and build vocabulary/sentence structure. They can also be a helpful reference tool for parents during emotionally charged moments. Have you ever found yourself wishing you had the words to help your child when… [read more]

Let’s Be Real About Emergency Preparedness and Get It Done!

Posted on: Friday May 7th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by Jessica Popein I believe that all parents want to prepare their families for an emergency or natural disaster. The problem is that preparedness is not a natural skill for parents and it’s not even something we are taught in high school. So many families across Canada live in areas… [read more]

The Real-Life Benefits of Structured Music Learning

Posted on: Tuesday April 13th, 2021

Posted by: Kids & Company

Written for Kids & Company by ABC Academy of Music If you’re like most people, you probably think that taking music classes is a good idea for your babies, toddlers, and children, but you can’t really explain why. You know that there are studies that say how good music learning is for the brain and… [read more]