Friday, July 20, 2012

Which Sunscreen is Right for Your Child?

The sun is shining and the risk of getting a painful sun burn is high. So with that in mind, you go to buy your little one sunscreen to protect their delicate skin. There's only one problem... Which sunscreen is right for your child?

We have all gone to the store looking to pick up some sunscreen and it seems like there are a million options. There are sticks, sprays, creams and different crazy concoctions.So first thing's first... pick a sunscreen that is convenient for you to apply when needed. Some good things to look for when buying sunscreen for your child includes one that is fragrance free and hypoallergenic especially if your child has sensitive skin. Also, look for one that provides broad-spectrum UVA and UVB protection (look for ingredients such as titanium dioxide, avobenzone or zinc oxide). Along with the heat comes sweat so make sure that it is also waterproof.

Try to beat the heat and the burn that can come along with it and pick a sunscreen that is right for your child. When in doubt, remember to call your pediatrician.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Summer is just around the corner! Are you ready?

Can you believe that summer is just around the corner? The Children's Center of Austin is preparing for this year's summer camp! The curriculum coordinator and teachers are so excited about this year's theme entitled, "Summer Under the Rainbow". We have planned fun and exciting field trips, scavenger hunts to places such as Bob Bullock Museum, take a dip in our school swimming pool, and reconnect with friends from last summer!  The summer enrollment packets are ready and our space is limited.

 Please stop by the school today. Our school address is 6507 Jester Blvd, Building 2, Austin, Texas 78750 or give us a call at (512) 795-8300, and reserve your spot!

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

We Hope You Had a Great MLK Holiday

On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we were here at Jester cleaning and refreshing our classrooms. There have been a lot of nasty germs going around, so it was the perfect day to deep clean and sanitize!