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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Top 3 Swimming Pool Heating Options
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How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 3
Recognizing bullying behaviors in your dance studio is crucial, but it’s only the first step to … [Read More...] about How to Recognize and Reduce Bullying in Your Dance Studio, Part 3
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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
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 3
Is there anything that brings more smiles this summer than a happy baby safely splashing around in the water? If you’ll be delighting in that particular joy this swimming pool season, you’ll want to make sure to take the steps needed to ensure that your backyard pool is a safe place for babies and that the adults do what they can to help keep it as … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 3
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 2
Just like babies bring extra smiles to all areas of life, they can also bring extra splashes and fun to your swimming pool this summer! However, they can also create added risks, such as drowning and contamination (see Part 1). As long as you take the necessary precautions to keep your baby safe in and near the pool this summer, though, those … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 2
Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 1
Unlike the many added hazards that taking your baby to the beach involves, your backyard swimming pool can be a great place to hang out with your baby! Offering multi-sensory stimulation and a chance to engage in play, the pool offers plenty for the baby and toddler set; however, it also includes a few extra challenges. Like any activity or … Continue about Poolside Safety Tips for Babies, Part 1
Teaching Children to Develop a Sense of Humor Encourages Healthy Growth, Part 2
Throughout the world, it has long been believed that laughter is like good medicine for the soul. In our first article in this mini series, we took a look at some of the reasons why developing a sense of humor is extremely valuable. Child care center directors and educators should seek creative ways to instill this important life skill in their … Continue about Teaching Children to Develop a Sense of Humor Encourages Healthy Growth, Part 2
Teaching Children to Develop a Sense of Humor Encourages Healthy Growth, Part 1
When we’re going through a stressful time, a little bit of humor can help lift our spirits. It can add a bit of sunshine to the dreariest of days. That’s why learning how to incorporate and appreciate humorous situations in your workplace is so important, especially if you run a child care center. Children thrive in an environment where … Continue about Teaching Children to Develop a Sense of Humor Encourages Healthy Growth, Part 1