Designing a pool deck that you’ll fall in love with takes plenty of careful thought and planning. In our first article in this series, we took a look at the importance of considering your own personal style, building around your pool’s existing structure, and making accommodations for special physical needs. Our second article focused on […]
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Combine Fun and Function with a Fabulous Pool Deck, Part 2
If you’re getting ready to put in a new pool deck, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by all of the different options you have to choose from. Keeping a few key factors in mind can get you pointed in the right direction and help guide your decision-making process (see Part 1). First of all, think […]
Combine Fun and Function with a Fabulous Pool Deck, Part 1
Your pool deck design can either enhance or detract from your backyard swimming experience. If you’re a pool owner, or you’re considering installing a swimming pool on your property, be sure to give careful thought to designing the perfect deck. After all, a significant portion of the time you’ll spend at your new backyard oasis […]
Communicating with Parents: When Illness Hits Your Child Care Center
As important as it is to do what you can to keep germs at bay, you certainly won’t be able to eliminate all contagions from entering your child care center. That’s why it’s important to have a plan for communicating with parents when you become aware of certain illnesses going around your center. With a […]
Partnering with Parents To Help Kids Get Good Rest at Home
No matter how intentional you are about fostering the right atmosphere for rest time at your daycare facility, there’s only so much you can do on your own: you really need to partner with parents to ensure that the children that are part of your daycare family are getting quality sleep at home. Be Willing […]
Must-Have X10 Products to Help You Be Prepared for an Emergency – Part 2
Anyone who’s pretty familiar with the Boy Scouts youth organization knows that their motto is “Be prepared.” That’s good advice for people of all walks of life at any age. When it comes to being prepared, one of the most important things you can be prepared for is an emergency. Emergencies come in all different […]
Must-Have X10 Products to Help You Be Prepared for an Emergency – Part 1
Do you ever remember driving along in your car listening to one of your favorite tunes when all of a sudden it was interrupted by a jarring, scratchy alarm sound? That sound was then followed by a deep, official-sounding voice stating, “This has been a test of the Emergency Broadcast System.” Though it was only […]
Steps to Choosing a Home Care Provider for a Dementia Patient
If someone you care about has been diagnosed with dementia and requires home care, selecting the right provider is a vital choice. Here are some tips to help you find someone who is ready and willing to provide quality assistance that’s tailored to the patient’s unique care needs. 1. Be specific in listing the dementia […]
Swimming Pool Safety Policies from the Pros
While there’s certainly plenty of fun and games to be had in and around the pool, having a swimming pool also comes with a hefty dose of responsibility. Consider this statistic from the CDC: For children ages 1-4, drowning is the leading cause of death, and most of those deaths occur in home swimming pools. […]
Quality Services Available from Home Care Helpers, Statesville, NC
If you’re a senior citizen, have you ever wished you had someone around to lend you a helping hand? People in this stage of life often start to feel bogged down with trying to keep a clean home, fix decent meals, and keep up with other aspects of daily life. If you can relate to […]