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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A New Home for a Family in Jinotega, Nicaragua
Luis Noel, Aracely, and several other members of their family live in the region of Jinotega, Nicaragua in the village of El Mojón. Each of them was both born and raised in this community. For income, Aracely raises pigs along with her responsibility of caring for the children while Luis Noel works as an agricultural […]
Distinguishing Between Harmless & Harmful Teasing
Teasing involves poking fun at a person in a playful manner. It can be done with nicknames, jokes, or lighthearted insults. Many people consider teasing to be nothing more than innocent banter. Of course, you’ve probably heard the old adage, “Sticks and stones will break my bones but names can never hurt me,” countless times. […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 4
Working to increase pool safety is a crucial part of owning a backyard pool (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). Here are some other tips for increasing the level of safety in and around your pool area. Provide Adequate Lighting If you choose to keep your pool open at night, it’s important to make sure […]
Common-Sense Ways to Prevent Accidents In & Around Your Pool, Part 3
We’ve already considered some of the ways you can help prevent drowning accidents in your pool (see Part 1 & 2). Making sure there’s adequate supervision, fencing around the pool, and other safety precautions are great ways to lower the risk of pool-related drowning accidents. In this article, we’ll consider some other pool-related accident risks […]