SUSAN'S BLOG
Summer Camp at Kids Co. 2022 Let’s start with the obvious – summer breaks and jobs simply don’t mix. There isn’t a job in the world where a working parent can take 10 weeks off never-mind all the other break weeks throughout the school year. For many grown-ups with kids, trying to figure out what to do for the whole…
Read MoreKids Co. Offers Summer 2022 Camps with Themes to Engage Every Child. The beauty of childhood is the ever-expansive imagination kids possess and the near constant ability to find new things absolutely magical. At Kids Co. we pride ourselves on offering new and interesting summer camp programs that will hold something interesting and new for every child. If you are looking…
Read MoreSpring is right around the corner which means warmer weather is almost upon us. The change of seasons is the perfect time to start getting outside for some fresh air and much-needed sunshine. Going outside for even 30 minutes a day can help kids improve their physical health, help their observation skills, and makes natural science more exciting. As the…
Read MoreDuring the month of September 2021 when you visit the Safeway store in Shoreline you’ll see signs for the Nourishing Neighbors fundraiser and you’ll have the opportunity to donate when you checkout. We hope you will participate by choosing to direct your donation to Kids Co., a nonprofit child care organization! The store is located at: Safeway, 17202 15th Ave NE,…
Read More1. CAMP ALLOWS KIDS TO UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY Today’s children spend more than 7.5 hours a day engaged with technology! Kids Co. summer camps are technology free (except for the STEAM activities). Taking a break from technology over the summer allows children to communicate face to face. 2. CHILDREN CAN REINVENT THEMSELVES AT CAMP Students often attend school year after…
Read MoreAt the heart of Kids Co., we believe in the beauty and richness of our diverse community. Kids Co. also believes that we have to stand up for all we hold dear. To that end, Kids Co. stands firmly with Black Lives Matter and those who demand justice and equality for our Black communities. With deep sadness and solidarity, we…
Read MoreIt’s never too early to start planning for your kid’s summer and I invite you to join our Kids Co. fun! ENROLL TODAY! Kids Co. Summer Camp 2021 enrollment opens Monday, March 1st with eight weeks of engaging projects, a variety of activities and most importantly, a safe way for kids to play together with their friends. Each week has…
Read MoreImportance of Games During the Pandemic Kids Co. is super fortunate to have terrific friends and supporters like Lyla Ross and John Morris, owners of Mox Boarding House. Their stores are family focused with loads of games that teach, help develop critical thinking and problem solving skills, but most importantly, bring families together to play and have fun. Board games…
Read MoreThere is no doubt amongst business leaders, elected officials, employers and employees that without childcare, economic recovery will be virtually impossible. The harsh reality is that if childcare centers don’t get financial relief soon, families will have even fewer options for care when they feel it is safe to send their children again. The number of families who need care…
Read MoreA Modern Day Childcare Solution with 1940s Roots – History and Context History tells us that working moms have been a part of the work force with childcare needs for centuries. Understanding that creativity is the mother of invention, working mothers have been ever so creative in how they cared for their kids. Native American moms strapped newborns to cradle…
Read MoreMeet Susan
Susan R. Brown
Kids Co. Founder and CEO