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Happy Thanksgiving!
As Thanksgiving approaches, I am reflecting back to the beginning of Village Kids Family Child Care. The concept of providing care for children and families became a reality in 1997. The space was small, but the goal was huge. I cannot tell you how many families have been served by Village Kids during those 8 years at the Lemona Avenue condo.
This year we were enormously blessed and able to move and expand the daycare as we strive to serve more families. In addition to that, my plan is to continue giving you excellent care, just bigger and better.
This Thanksgiving, I am thankful for many things, including you, your children, your business and most of all, your trust. This month's newsletter is about Thanksgiving and our children. Remember: Think Thankful!
Books to be Thankful for
This is the time of year when parents talk to their children more than usual about being thankful. Here are some enjoyable books in different age groups to help you share the thankful theme with your children. Click on the book title to obtain further book information.
Fending Off the Flu
With flu season ramping up in November and continuing through March, it's time to take extra precautions against those invisible warriors that wage a battle with the healthy cells in our body.
Babies and children are especially prone to getting ill. Babies and toddlers are still developing their immune systems and young children often spread germs in their preschool or elementary school without realizing it. Parents can help ward off those germs by taking a few necessary precautions, such as getting a flu vaccine and teaching healthy habits.
Who should get the flu vaccine?
Priority groups include all children 6 to 23 months; children 2 and older who have a chronic medical condition such as asthma, diabetes, kidney disease, a blood disorder or a weakened immune system; pregnant women; and out-of-home caregivers of children younger than 6 months.
Prevention at home
Parents also can help ward off viruses by teaching and modeling proper hygiene habits. These habits can help protect your child and those around your child all year long.
Cover your child's nose and mouth with a tissue when they cough or sneeze. Have them throw the tissue away after using it.
Wash their hands often with soap and warm water. If water isn't near, use an alcohol-based cleanser.
Avoid touching their eyes, nose, and mouth.
Get rest, drink water, eat good food.
Sing the 'Happy Birthday' song-Every Day. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends washing hands for 15 to 20 seconds to kill germs and stop their transmission onto other surfaces. That's about how long it takes to sing the 'Happy Birthday" song twice. By keeping your children healthy through the flu season, you'll be singing a song of thanks, too.
excerpts taken from article in San Diego Family Magazine
Calendar
Upcoming Holidays
Please remember to check the monthly calendar online or the day care bulletin board for information and date reminders. Let me know if you need schedule changes for child care during the school breaks, including Thanksgiving and Christmas vacations. Thank you.
As always, thank you for choosing Village Kids Family Child Care. It is my honor to serve your family.
Growing the village,
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