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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Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 2
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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. … [Read More...] about What Today’s Families Look for in a Swim School, Part 3
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Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 2
In our first article in this series, we discussed the importance of sealing the concrete surfaces of your commercial property. Now we’ll turn our attention to the specific substances you can expect concrete sealer to protect your concrete against. What Does Concrete Sealer Prevent from Staining Your Concrete Surfaces? A concrete sealer … Continue about Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 2
Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 1
Applying a concrete sealer to your concrete surfaces is a must for any conscientious commercial property owner. If you want your concrete surfaces to last and you want to avoid expensive repairs, a concrete sealer should play a key role in your regular hardscaping maintenance routine. In this article series, we’ll take a look at the process and … Continue about Concrete Sealer: What You Need to Know, Part 1
Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 3
If you’re looking for a way to extend your back yard’s leisure activities, attracting birds to it can lead to enjoyment of an activity known as birding. One way to enhance your appreciation for whatever species finds its way into your yard is to download a free bird-identification app. It’s not difficult to do a little research on ways to help … Continue about Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 3
Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 2
Whether you’re taking a casual walk in a nearby park with your significant other or going on a serious hike into the wilderness, birding can be as casual or intense as you desire. But it’s also a pastime you can nurture in your own backyard sanctuary (see Part 1). And it just might give you one more reason to get outside and sit beside that … Continue about Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 2
Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 1
If you’re looking to add an outdoor hobby to your leisure activities — especially now that you’re spending more time outdoors thanks to your new swimming pool — you might want to give birding a try! Also known as “bird watching,” there’s plenty of opportunities and options if you’re interested in exploring this pastime. According to the National … Continue about Backyard Diversions: Birding, Part 1
How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 2
Learning to cope with losing your voice as a coach or teacher isn’t easy. In our first article in this series, we looked at some practical tips for navigating this unpleasant scenario. Here are a few more ways you can try to either avoid losing your voice or get it back as quickly as possible when you do lose it. Avoid Yelling Do whatever you … Continue about How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 2
How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 1
Teachers and especially coaches know that occasionally losing one’s voice is a common problem for people in these professions. You can raise your voice to cheer on the team, shout out plays that players need to hear clear across the field, or emphasize an important point during an inspiring classroom lecture. All of that amplification can certainly … Continue about How to Handle Losing Your Voice, Part 1
Protecting Your Swimming Pool from Weather-Related Problems
When it comes to protecting your investment of your swimming pool, we can’t overstate the importance of regular maintenance — but that’s not what this article is about. Like your home itself, your swimming pool requires ongoing TLC to protect it from regular wear and tear in order to catch any issues early on and keep it in good working order and … Continue about Protecting Your Swimming Pool from Weather-Related Problems
How To Add Warmth to Your Poolscape this Winter: Firepits & More
Maybe this winter, you’re completely over all the farmhouse decorations that bear the phrase that once sounded so inviting: Let’s. Stay. Home. Once the holidays are over and winter stretches on, it can be depressing for many, whether or not they’re officially identified as having a medical condition such as a vitamin D deficiency or Seasonal … Continue about How To Add Warmth to Your Poolscape this Winter: Firepits & More