Why In-home Child Care?

A good family home child care can be a great alternative to center care. Home childcare often appeals to parents who want their child in a warm loving home environment. It is comforting and reassuring to kids and they usually have smaller numbers of children than most centers. Your child has all the comforts of a home, only with other children to play and socialize with. Kids have a consistent caregiver and other consistent people in their environment. Your children are exposed to fewer illnesses due to lower child numbers and more sanitized and consistent cleaning. A good home daycare is one you feel comfortable leaving your child in. One where you are encouraged to visit unannounced anytime and feel comfortable roaming around any part of the home that is common area to the children. All areas of the home should be safe and appropriately childproofed. In-home caregivers often become an extended part of your family and an important person in your child's life.



Welcome

Hello all! Welcome to Burps and Giggles Child Care. I have started this blog to supply all my families and potential families with all the information they need about my home care. I will be using this blog as a place to post information about sickness, vacations, payment reminders, personal days and any other pertinent information. I will also post articles on feeding, sleeping, development, behavior etc. as a resource to parents. You will see information about upcoming family activities in the area, sales for children, and links to business' that focus on the needs of your kids. Please feel free to comment on pictures and posts or to add your own exciting news or information as you would like. I welcome your interaction! Email me at t_hunt71@msn.com

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Saturday, January 21, 2012

Top 5 Superfoods to include in your childs diet

What is a Superfood? It is a food that contains high concentrations of essential nutrients with proven health benefits. So here are our Top 5 Superfoods.

1) Blueberries. They rank the highest of any fruit for antioxidants. High in fiber and Vitamn C. Also, Blueberries are low in calories — fewer than 100 for a full cup. Plus they are delicious!

2) Quinoa. Good whole grain choice. Higher in protein than most other grains, fiber and a naturally good source of iron. Also contains zinc, vitamin E, and selenium. Versatile – can use in may different recipes. Unsure how to use Quinoa? Click here for some yummy recipes!

3) Beans. High in fiber (both insoluble fiber, which helps lower cholesterol, as well as soluble fiber, which fills you up) They’re also a good, low-fat source of protein, and potassium. Can easily substitute for meat in many dishes. Click here for Bean recipes and ideas.

4) Greek Yogurt. High in protein, probiotics (help replenish and strengthen the bacteria naturally living in your body), calcium, and potassium. Most brands have much less sodium than regular yogurt. You can eat it plain, use in recipes, or for dips and sauces. Here is a recipe that includes yogurt and blueberries!

5) Flax Seeds. Contain Omega-3 essential fatty acids, Lignans, (a type of fiber which have both plant estrogen and antioxidant qualities) and Fiber. Click here for tips on adding to your kids smoothies.

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