Entering a new child care center can feel a bit overwhelming for a young child. Whether they’ve never been away from home before or they’re transitioning from another child care facility, they’ll be experiencing a whole host of adjustments. Even moving from one classroom within the same child care center to another can cause some anxiety for children who naturally like following a familiar … [Read More...] about How to Make New Kids Feel Comfortable in Your Child Care Center, Part 1
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What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
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What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
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What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
Running a successful swim school in today’s competitive market involves a lot of different factors. As we mentioned in our first and second articles, maintaining attractive, user-friendly and clean facilities is critical to attracting and retaining students. Offering quick, easy online enrollment, registration and billing options is another key … Continue about What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
When it comes to attracting students to your swim school, the look of your facilities can either serve as a help or a hindrance. We’ve already mentioned (see Part 1) the importance of making sure your pool area has attractive landscaping, plenty of shade and comfortable seating. Another point we raised was using bright, fun colors and making the … Continue about What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 2
What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
Perhaps you remember a time when the only factor a parent would think about when choosing a swim school was how close it was to home. Nowadays, distance is just one of many considerations parents have, and it’s not always even very high up on their list of priorities. In fact, today’s parents are often willing to drive far distances for exceptional … Continue about What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 1
Shopper’s Guide to the Penny Pincher Boutique, Part 2
The Penny Pincher Boutique is an award-winning women’s consignment shop in Westchester County, New York. Specializing in luxury designer brands, we pride ourselves on having a high-end inventory for budget-savvy fashionistas, just like you! In Part 1, we looked at exactly what types of products you can expect to find on our sales floor. Now we’ll … Continue about Shopper’s Guide to the Penny Pincher Boutique, Part 2
Shopper’s Guide to the Penny Pincher Boutique, Part 1
If you’ve never shopped at the Penny Pincher Boutique, located just north of New York City in Westchester County, you are in for a treat! Shopping for designer clothing has never been so affordable, and shopping at a consignment shop has never been so spectacular! You won’t have to deal with high-pressured, commissioned sales people, but you will … Continue about Shopper’s Guide to the Penny Pincher Boutique, Part 1
Vinyl Liner Options for Your New Swimming Pool
If you’re considering having an in-ground vinyl liner swimming pool installed in the near future, the kind of liner you’re looking at having is a beaded liner. But that’s certainly not the only thing you need to know! You also need to consider the options you have when it comes to thickness, embossing, longevity, and more. Thickness of Vinyl … Continue about Vinyl Liner Options for Your New Swimming Pool
Top 3 Swimming Pool Heating Options
No matter how warm the air is, cold water just isn’t cool. Not only does an effectively heated pool increase the comfort level of your pool anytime of year, but it can also extend your swimming season significantly! Not only will you and your tribe — whoever that may be — get to appreciate the benefits of your backyard swimming pool for more weeks … Continue about Top 3 Swimming Pool Heating Options
Safety Features for Your Swimming Pool: Putting Up Fences
As important as a safety cover is for your swimming pool, the most significant safety measure you can take is probably a swimming pool fence. Depending on your local ordinances, you may even be required by law to have a fence around your pool. By erecting multiple barriers to accidental drowning, you can help ensure that you, your family, and your … Continue about Safety Features for Your Swimming Pool: Putting Up Fences
Seasonal Forecast: Sweater Weather
Sweaters are definitely must-have wardrobe pieces for the fall and winter months. I mean, think about it: it’s not called “sweater weather” for nothing! While they do tend to be pricier pieces than our warmer weather tops, classic sweater styles are pretty versatile, with each one able to be paired with a variety of bottoms and adjust to both … Continue about Seasonal Forecast: Sweater Weather