Our sitters range
from age 18-68, from students to grandmothers, from nurses to teachers. If
you know someone who would make a great addition to our diverse team of
sitters, refer them to our website for information about applying. |
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Rocket City Sitters is pleased to bring
you our newsletter filled with helpful information for parents and
children. If you know of anyone who would like to receive this
newsletter, please forward this email.
You can also join our mailing list, send us any comments or questions,
or get more information about Rocket City Sitters by emailing us at info@rocketcitysitters.com. |
Madison Street Festival
This weekend:
Saturday, October 2
8:45 am - 4:00 pm
Location: Downtown Madison
Admission is Free!
Rocket City Sitters will be a part of thisyear's Madison Street Festival! Visit our tent to learn more about our services
and to register for great prizes, including a free night of babysitting!The event is free for the whole family and features
artists, crafts, demonstrations, live entertainment, an ice cream eating contest, a car show, plus a special children's section.
Arrive early to see the Parade and stay late for the Spirit Stroll! You don't want to miss this year's celebration as
the festival celebrates its 30th anniversary! Visit the Madison Street Festival website at www.madisonstreetfestival.org for more information. |
Madison Chamber of Commerce
Small Business Awards Ceremony
Thursday, September 30
Rocket
City Sitters was nominated for the New
Start-Up of the Year Award, and our very own Adrienne
Stephens was nominated for Ambassador of the Year. Congratulations!
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Featured in The Huntsville Times
Sunday, October 3
Look
for Rocket City Sitters in the Business Section this Sunday. This month's issue of this new business publication will focus on Woman-Owned Businesses.
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The Value of Infant Massage
Infant massage is a fantastic way
for parents and caregivers to bond with their infant. To learn the proper technique, parents can
attend group classes led by a local massage therapist. These classes provide parents
with the opportunity to learn healthy attachment and bonding through nurturing
touch. The instructor guides parents through hands-on techniques and helps them
recognize the nonverbal communication cues shown by their infant. Studies from
around the world have shown that infant massage can establish healthy and safe
social development, sense of self, compassion and empathy.
Some of the additional benefits of infant
massage include:
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Relaxes baby and parent -
Makes
baby feel loved -
Promotes
better sleep -
Helps
parents learn about baby's needs and desires -
Builds parents' and baby's self-esteem -
Relieves
teething pains -
Provides
sensory stimulation - Boosts
immune system
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Improves
skin condition, blood circulation and digestion -
Balances
respiration -
Helps
waste elimination -
Stimulates
production of oxytocin (Oxytocin is
a hormone that produces a calming effect and is useful as a pain reliever.)
What a special way to celebrate our
children! For more information about infant massage, please visit www.compassionatechild.com.
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Meet Carmen!
| This issue's featured sitter is Carmen Dunbar, who has been with Rocket
City Sitters since January of 2010.
In
addition to being a sitter, Carmen is currently volunteering in her church's
nursery and is pursuing a degree in Elementary Education because, she says, "I love working with children; their growth and
development fascinate me!" In the past, she has overseen
afterschool programs for children with ADHD, has been a teacher at a preschool
and has taught Sunday school. Shortly
after moving to the Huntsville area from Arkansas, she decided to join Rocket
City Sitters "because I recognized the great
convenience that they have created for parents in the Huntsville area, and I
wanted to be a part of that."
Like
all Rocket City Sitters, Carmen can be counted on to provide safe and reliable
childcare. In
addition to passing the rigorous screening process and background check, she is
certified in adult, child and infant CPR and AED through the American Heart
Association. She has also completed the EMS First Responder Program through
Northwest Arkansas Community College.
Carmen is a frequently requested sitter due to her sweet nature and
caring way with children. Here's some recent feedback we received about Carmen:
"I'd
like to express my utmost thanks. Carmen
was so pleasant to have watch our boys. I was shocked to find that when I
was getting ready to leave, my son actually got the door for me and said
goodbye. My boys are never that willing to let me out of their sight -- it
was something to laugh about. They even
asked if she was going to church with us last night! I will
definitely use your service again and hope Carmen is available to come back when
I need her. Thank you so much."
-Linda
D. of Huntsville
To schedule Carmen, or another one of our fantastic
sitters, give us a call at 256-272-1727.
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Breathe, Believe, Become
Blu Healing Spa is a locally-owned
spa whose mission
is to provide pain relief and stress reduction through massage therapy,
relaxation through guided imagery and progressive muscle relaxation, and
rejuvenation through fantastic body treatments.
While many believe
self-care is a luxury, Blu Healing Spa strives to educate the public of the
importance of incorporating massage therapy and self-care in their daily lives.
After visiting Blu Healing Spa, you will experience benefits such as
reduced stress, decreased muscle pain and tightness, elimination of toxins,
improved quality of sleep, and enhanced range of motion.
Learn more about the many services Blu Healing Spa offers, including prenatal massage, infant massage classes, and spa treatments such as
herbal body wraps, by visiting their website at www.bluhealingspa.com.
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Did You Know?
Rocket City Sitters is a popular choice for fun and
dependable childcare during group events, whether it's your office Christmas
party, church get-together,
or neighborhood gathering.
Are you planning
a Christmas party? Contact us today to
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