If someone asked you about the main characteristics that are important in a childcare center or that set your childcare center apart from others in your area, what would be on that list? If a prospective parent asked you for assurance that your center provided a safe and healthy atmosphere that encouraged children at various developmental levels, what components of your facility and program would … [Read More...] about Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 3
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Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 4
Making sure your dog is safe around the pool is part of being a responsible pet owner (see Parts 1, 2 & 3). If you’ve already taken care of teaching your dog to swim, made sure there are measures in place to prevent them from entering the pool unsupervised, and taken care of getting any needed safety equipment, you can probably relax and enjoy … Continue about Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 4
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 3
Swimming should be a fun, exhilarating experience for dogs as well as their owners. It can be a wonderful way to make lifelong memories and bond with your pet in a new way (see Parts 1 & 2). Some dogs get so comfortable in the water that they advance to learning how to fetch and do tricks in an aquatic environment. Here are a few more pointers … Continue about Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 3
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 2
Once you’ve established that your dog is at least somewhat likely to be water-friendly, it may be time to try venturing out into the pool with them (see Part 1). If you do decide to take the plunge into the pool with your dog, be patient while they get acclimated to the water. Even on a hot day, the feeling of cool water and the sensation of … Continue about Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 2
Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 1
The dog days of summer when the heat index is climbing is a perfect time to take a dip in the pool. For dog owners, it’s also the ideal time to introduce your furry friend to the wonderful world of swimming. Many dogs typically love being in the water. However, contrary to popular opinion, not all dogs are natural born swimmers.For some dogs, … Continue about Keeping Dogs Safe Around the Pool – Part 1
Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 3
If someone asked you about the main characteristics that are important in a childcare center or that set your childcare center apart from others in your area, what would be on that list? If a prospective parent asked you for assurance that your center provided a safe and healthy atmosphere that encouraged children at various developmental levels, … Continue about Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 3
Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 2
Your childcare center takes care to provide a safe environment that accommodates the many and varied needs of the children for which you provide care. Among the many developmentally appropriate activities you offer, we hope that we’re convincing you to add a simple activity to that growing list. Arguably more influential to a person’s happiness and … Continue about Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 2
Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 1
With so many important aspects of child development to consider in your childcare program, it’s easy to forget about an extremely important ingredient in a healthy person’s life: laughter. That’s right: laughing might seem like an activity that doesn’t warrant a line on your ever-growing to-do list, but this often-undervalued activity has a lot of … Continue about Encouraging Healthy Laughter in Your Childcare Center, Part 1
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Dementia symptoms can be subtle and difficult to recognize at first. Though most people are familiar with some of the more common symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and confusion, there are many additional dementia-related markers which friends and family may inadvertently fail to pick up on during day-to-day interactions.If you notice … Continue about Dementia-related Signs that Your Loved One May Need Specialized Care